A Holiday in France
Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend, but they end up in Paris. Stars Andy Secombe. From March 2017.
A recreation of a missing classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour.
Also missing for the original 1955 episode was The Lad Himself, as Tony Hancock had absconded to Rome. He was replaced for the first three episodes of the series by The Goon Show's Harry Secombe.
In this recreation, Harry is replaced by his son Andy Secombe.
'A Holiday In France' sees Harry Secombe and Bill leave for a holiday in Southend - but they get on the wrong train and end up in Paris where they first meet Andree.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Harry Secombe …. Andy Secombe
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Suzy Kane
The first modern sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour made stars of Tony Hancock, Sid James and Kenneth Williams, and launched Ray Galton and Alan Simpson on one of the most successful comedy-writing partnerships in history.
But 20 episodes of the show are missing from the 91Èȱ¬ Archives. After two highly successful series, another five of those episodes have been lovingly re-recreated in the 91Èȱ¬ Radio Theatre.
The classic Hancock score newly recorded by the 91Èȱ¬ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Levon Parikian.
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
The original version was broadcast on the 19th April, 1955.
A 91Èȱ¬ Studios production for Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Harry Secombe | Andy Secombe |
Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
Sid James | Simon Greenall |
Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
Writer | Ray Galton |
Writer | Alan Simpson |
Producer | Ed Morrish |
Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 Mar 2017 18:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 07:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 17:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 22:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 22 Mar 2017 05:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 27 Dec 2017 18:3091Èȱ¬ Radio Wales
- Thu 12 Jul 2018 23:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 4
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 08:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 12:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 19:0091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Aug 2024 07:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Aug 2024 12:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 7 Aug 2024 18:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 8 Aug 2024 02:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
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