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The story behind the remarkable scripts begins in 1952 when comedy writer Larry Stephens convinced the BBC to let him create a new comedy series expressly for his friend, rising radio star Tony Hancock - then best known as a supporting player. Entitled Vacant Lot, Stephens' series focused on life in the dull faded fictional seaside town of Churdley Bay where the blundering, slightly pompous and barely tolerated Hancock - a local auctioneer and wannabe councillor - aspires to better his lot.

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Author: Larry Stephens

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Archive listings for The Lost Hancocks: Vacant Lot (2018)

Work type: Play.

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The performance - entitled The Lost Hancocks: Vacant Lot - features both episodes (all that exists) with impressionist James Hurn (Dead Ringers) as Tony Hancock, leading a cast that also includes Janice Connolly (aka Mrs Barbara Nice; Phoenix Nights; Coronation Street). Predating Hancock's Half Hour, the 'sitcom' coincides with a revival of interest in both Hancock (who passed away 60 years ago this year) and writer Stephens, who is soon to be the subject of a new biography.Performer James Hurn (Hancock). Performer Janice Connolly. Performer Linda Hargreaves. Performer Richard Usher. Performer Mark Earby. Performer Jimm Rennie.

20 Sep 18

The British Library, Inner London :: V02093654689
listing details L463199444

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