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Hace 5 días · The enduring appeal of the original series is obvious: the cast, stacked with familiar names Sidney James, Hattie Jacques, and Kenneth Williams (on the cusp of securing international fame through the Carry On series), represents the cream of post-war British comedy. But it's Tony Hancock's unique vocal comic delivery that makes the episodes so enduring.
Hace 2 días · But as his character developed – displaying a marked lack of success with women – the feminine touch was provided by Hattie Jacques as Griselda Pugh, Tony’s housekeeper-cum-secretary. Bill ...
Hace 2 días · Tony also sacked his whole radio team: Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams. Kenneth once said that Tony was ‘an indifferent performer saved by two of the most brilliant writers of the decade – Galton and Simpson – whom he rejected.’
Hace 2 días · Apart from Sid James, regular co-stars included Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques. The format struck a chord with the public, and pubs cleared during its transmission. Hancock became the first star to get a £1,000 fee for each half-hour show.
Hace 5 días · Series 11, which began in September 1947, had the final recruit to the ITMA cast: Hattie Jacques, who played Ella Phant and Sophie Tuckshop. She became so nervous during the audition that Handley held her hand, which she found made her more nervous.
Hace 5 días · Chapters00:00:00 - S05E06 - The Cruise00:27:58 - S05E07 - The Big Night00:57:29 - S05E08 - The Tycoon01:25:47 - S05E09 - The Spanish Interlude01:55:07 - S05E...
Hace 2 días · Hancock's Helpers (2004), a documentary about his collaborators, including interviews with Kenneth William, Bill Kerr, Sid James and Hattie Jacques. Briers on Hancock (1994), a documentary about Hancock's life presented by Richard Briers.
