Episodes (10)

The Economy Drive
S05E01 · The Economy Drive

Sep 25, 1959

Tony and Sid arrive back home after spending 3 months away traveling Europe, they are greeted at the front door by 400 bottles of milk because Sid forgot to cancel the milk delivery. As they enter the house, Tony finds out that wasn't the only thing Sid forgot to cancel and so decides to go on an economy drive to recoup the losses.

The Two Murderers
S05E02 · The Two Murderers

Oct 02, 1959

Sid wants to open a fish and chip shop and asks Hancock to invest his life savings. Hancock refuses and their friendship is in peril when both believe murder is afoot.

Lord Byron Lived Here
S05E03 · Lord Byron Lived Here

Oct 09, 1959

Tony's house is falling apart and he can't afford to do it up so with the help of Sid James they plan a way of getting the National Trust to do it up for them by saying Lord Byron lived there but when the trust say no, they decide to turn the home into a museum dedicated to the poet.

Twelve Angry Men
S05E04 · Twelve Angry Men

Oct 16, 1959

In Sidney Lumet's classic film, one courageous juror holds out and justice prevails. When Hancock is foreman of the Jury the outcome isn't quite so inspiring.

The Train Journey
S05E05 · The Train Journey

Oct 23, 1959

Sid lands Tony the role of Henry V in a festival in Yorkshire. To get there they must endure a long, boring train journey, but as bad as it is for Tony and Sid, spare a thought for the other passengers.

The Cruise
S05E06 · The Cruise

Oct 30, 1959

Hancock and Sid decide to go on a relaxing cruise in search of romance. Hancock becomes convinced the ship is sinking and the captain has to take drastic measures.

The Big Night
S05E07 · The Big Night

Nov 06, 1959

Tony and Sid plan a big night out in East Cheam with two ladies which doesn't pan out as planned after Mrs Cravatte doesn't do her duties as expected, leaving the boys to their own devices.

The Tycoon
S05E08 · The Tycoon

Nov 13, 1959

When Hancock's stocks and shares portfolio drops in price, he threatens to kill himself. But Sid points out that the East Cheam Building Society's AGM is this afternoon.

Spanish Interlude
S05E09 · Spanish Interlude

Nov 20, 1959

Hancock threatens to sack Sid as his agent unless he gets him a good part. Sid suggests a European tour.

Football Pools
S05E10 · Football Pools

Nov 27, 1959

Tony is playing for '8 Draws' in the old UK Football Pool much to Sid's contempt. Hancock only needs one more result to go his way to land the huge jackpot but the last game is a late kick off. The late game is Chelsea vs East Cheam United the boys decide to go to the game where trouble ensues as the lads cheer and try to manipulate the teams to get the lucrative draw.

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Hancock's Half Hour Season 5 (1959) is released on Sep 25, 1959 and the latest season 6 of Hancock's Half Hour is released in 1960. Watch Hancock's Half Hour online - the English Comedy TV series from United Kingdom. Hancock's Half Hour is directed by Alan Tarrant,Duncan Wood and created by Ray Galton with Tony Hancock and Sidney James.

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Hancock's Half Hour

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United Kingdom

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English

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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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