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Big-headed from TV success, the Lad is set to retire until he discovers his replacement. Stars Tony Hancock. From January 1958.

Big-headed from his success on TV, the Lad's had enough of radio and is set to retire - until he discovers the plan for his replacement.

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 composed and conducted by Wally Stott.

Producer: Tom Ronald

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in January 1958.

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