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The Wild Man of the Woods

Episode 16 of 20

The Lad announces that he is rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1957.

The Lad announces that he's rejecting society to go and live a truly rural life.

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock.

Starring Tony Hancock.

With:

Sidney James
Bill Kerr
Kenneth Williams
Hattie Jacques

Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.

Music recorded by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.

Producer: Dennis Main Wilson

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in January 1957.

2 months left to listen

25 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Aug 2023 03:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 May 2003 12:30
  • Tue 6 May 2003 19:30
  • Tue 13 Apr 2004 12:30
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  • Mon 25 Jun 2018 23:00
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