Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1 DVD (2004) Tony Hancock, Wood (DIR) cert PG

Title: Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1 Leading Actor: Tony Hancock Region: Region 2, 4 Duration: 193 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: 2 Entertain UK Release Date: 13 Sep 2004

A collection of the surviving episodes from seasons 2 and 3 of the 1950s comedy series. In 'The Alpine Holiday', Hancock heads off for a peaceful break in the Alps, only to end up sharing a room with a yodelling champion. 'Air Steward Hancock: The Last of the Many' sees Hancock up for the high jump when his attempts to become an air steward backfire. In 'The Lawyer: The Crown vs Sidney James', Hancock defends Sid James on a charge of robbing a jewel shop. In 'Competitions: How to Win Money and Influence People', Hancock embarks on a bout of newspaper competition entries. Other episodes included are: 'There's an Airfield at the Bottom of My Garden' and the 1957 Christmas Special, 'Hancock's 43 Minutes: The East Cheam Repertory Company'.