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The First TV Show

Episode number: 1

Overview: Hancock has a broken leg but Sid insists that the show must go on and so the show is broadcast from Hancock's hospital bed.

The Artist

Episode number: 2

Overview: Hancock decides to become an artist and buys up some old canvases to paint over. However, one is a stolen Rembrandt and one of Sid's cronies is forced to buy up all of Hancock's paintings to retrieve it.

The Dancer

Episode number: 3

Overview: At last Hancock secures a film role... but only if he can dance. Sid provides lessons for Hancock and enters him into a local dancing Championship Contest, but is forced to become his partner in the competition (in drag)!

The Bequest

Episode number: 4

Overview: This episode was based on the 3rd episode of the 3rd Radio series. Uncle Obadiah leaves Hancock a fortune provided that he gets married. Hancock starts to look for his future wife with the help of the Sid James Marriage Bureau.

The Radio Show

Episode number: 5

Overview: Broadcast from the National Radio Show, Earl's Court, this episode comprised a number of sketches including the The Red Army Choir... British style!

The Chef That Died of Shame

Episode number: 6

Overview: This episode was based on the 6th episode of the 2nd Radio series. The cast play the parts in the story of 'Iggins, a cook who becomes a well respected chef but subsequently fails and loses everything due to drink.