Hancock
- Episode aired Sep 1, 1991
- 1h 56m
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7.3/10
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The last eight years of Tony Hancock's life.The last eight years of Tony Hancock's life.The last eight years of Tony Hancock's life.
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- TriviaHancock's original writers were aghast at their portrayal, particularly during the 1966 comeback material. Ray Galton was so incensed that years later he punched screenwriter William Humble at a party.
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Feature Writer: Would you say 'The Blood Donor' is the best thing you've ever done? Or are there other programs you prefer? I mean "half an armful" ha ha! Why was it so successful, do you think?
Tony Hancock: I have done other things, you know.
Feature Writer: Of course...
Tony Hancock: [angrily] Why does everyone go on about The Blood Donor?
- ConnectionsReferences Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
- SoundtracksWhat Kind of Fool Am I?
(uncredited)
Written by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Performed by Anthony Newley
[Tony becomes besotted by the record]
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Molina is superb
Now as far as film making goes this made for TV drama is quite exceptional. Molina is brilliant playing one of Britain's most famous comedians. However, the fans of Tony Hancock should be warned, this film is a portrait of the troubled man behind the legend. I have no idea how close to the truth this films is, but Hancock is not portrayed in a favourable light. This film suggests that Hancock had a drinking problem and that the talent of the famous TV show was in the scripts. These points of view are sure to anger some of Hancock's fans.
We have a TV movie biography of one of Britain's famous funny men. A viewer might expect a light-hearted romp. That is the furthest from the truth. One may not like the approach of the film makers, yet there is no denying that this is a compelling show, well above the average.
We have a TV movie biography of one of Britain's famous funny men. A viewer might expect a light-hearted romp. That is the furthest from the truth. One may not like the approach of the film makers, yet there is no denying that this is a compelling show, well above the average.
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- nova-63
- Jul 30, 2011
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