Hancock's Ashes
In 1968 Willie Rushton brought Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain from Australia. What might have happened? Stars Ewan Bailey.
After comedy legend Tony Hancock took his own life in Sydney in June 1968, fellow performer Willie Rushton brought his ashes back to Britain from Australia.
Starring Ewan Bailey.
Based on a real event, Caroline and David Stafford’s drama imagines what might have happened behind-the-scenes...
Willie Rushton ..... Ewan Bailey
Brian Foster ..... Richard Dillane
Danny the Deserter ..... Paul Heath
Stewardess ..... Roslyn Hill
Director: Marc Beeby
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2014.
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The Missing Hancocks
Five long-lost vintage Hancock episodes newly recorded, starring Kevin McNally.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Willie Rushton | Ewan Bailey |
| Brian Foster | Richard Dillane |
| Danny the Deserter | Paul Heath |
| Stewardess | Roslyn Hill |
| Writer | Caroline Stafford |
| Writer | David Stafford |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
Broadcasts
Thu 30 Oct 2014 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Mon 13 Mar 2017 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 3 Apr 2019 11:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 3 Apr 2019 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 13 May 2024 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 13 May 2024 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 14 May 2024 05:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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