Two tributes to one of the greatest comics of our time, presented by Denis Norden and Paul Merton
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of Hancock's Half Hour on radio, this is the story of Hancock's rise to fame, told from recordings, scripts and press cuttings. It is the background against which the famous performances stand out - the story of a great comic actor who could never believe that he really was one of the best.
Presented by Denis Norden , Hancock's early career, starting as a 17-year-old in a Bristol variety show called A La Carte for the BBC Forces Programme, and charts his rise through shows such as Variety Bandbox and Happy-Go-Lucky (where he first read words by Galton and Simpson ).
The second section features an interview by Paul Merton with Ray Galton and Alan Simpson , the creators of Hancock's Half Hour . It covers the years from the very first episode, broadcast on the Light Programme in 1954, to Hancock's last work with Ray and Alan, and the BBC, in 1961. They discuss both Anthony John Hancock the man, difficult, hard-working and extremely talented; and Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock the character, vain, pompous, boastful and self-deluded, but ultimately loveable.
Including over 20 minutes of bonus unbroadcast material, this is the ultimate insight into a true comedy legend.
Written By : Alan Bennett
Narrator : Alan Bennett
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours 35 minutes
Type : Autobiography Biographical Biographical
Price : $18.49
Alan Bennett's diaries from 1997-2004 are an erudite collection of witty yet poignant recollections told In his own unique voice... See full description...
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Written By : Sir John Betjeman
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours 30 minutes
Type : Autobiography Biographical Poetry Biographical British
Price : $18.49
Sir John Betjeman was one of the best-known and loved Poet Laureates and even a hundred years after his birth he continues to attract acclaim and admiration. See full description...
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Written By : Various
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 1 hour
Type : Biographical Music Related Radio Shows Biographical British
Price : $7.25
A special tribute edition of Home Truths, hosted by Tom Robinson, including a visit to John Peel's family at 'Peel Acres'... See full description...
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Written By : Alan Bennett and George Fenton
Narrator : Alan Bennett
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 50 minutes
Type : Biographical Music Related Comedy Biographical Non Fiction
Price : $7.49
Recorded live for BBC Radio 4, Hymn is a memoir of music in childhood, written by Alan Bennett and George Fenton See full description...
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Written By : Alan Bennett
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours
Type : Dramatizations Biographical Biographical British
Price : $18.49
A critically-acclaimed double bill of Alan Bennett plays, originally performed at the National Theatre and adapted for BBC Radio 4... See full description...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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