Of these, thirtyseven have survived in the archives and stand witness to an absolute perfection of the classic halfhour sitcom format with performer and script writers combining flawlessly in the production of nearimmaculate shows. As soon as ive finished this, i shall recommend they ban it. Comedian and actor anthony john hancock may 12, 1924june 24. Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it. With the introduction of hancock soon followed by steptoe, the change was massive and very welcome and story oriented. Tony hancock vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack.
The app is free and available for download on iphone and android devices. The blood donor the radio ham by tony hancock on spotify. The final television series, renamed simply hancock, starred hancock alone. I bought this for the the blood donor as i knew my husband had not heard it ever. We have currently adapted the most popular scripts and these will be added to. Matt hancock very worried by surge in inflammatory cases affecting children. The bedsitter 26 may 1961, the radio ham 9 june 1961, the bowmans 2 june 1961, the blood donor 23 june 1961. Once the pathogen crosses the bloodbrain barrier and infects the central nervous. Sep 08, 2015 tony hancock the blood donor ronald hudson.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Listen to hancock s half hour the blood donor 062361 by boxcars711 old time radio pod for free. The sleeve shows lightw ear with a small annotation to the reverse and the vinyl has little sign of play mal872. This series included classic sketches such as the blood donor. Tony hancock appreciation society hancock on record and. This networkedlan software is made as an it solution for a blood bank to support the daytoday actions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Every time i think of blood obviously donations but transfusions as well i think of tony hancocks unforgettable sketch, the blood donor1. Hancock the blood donor tv episode 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hancock s half hour was a bbc radio comedy, and later television comedy, series of the 1950s and 60s written by ray galton and alan simpson. The blood donor the bowmans the missing page the reunion party hancock alone the bedsitter the radio ham 12 angry men a winters tale the italian maid there are many hancock scripts from the radio and the tv. Brad pitt destroys trump with dr anthony fauci impersonation on saturday night live. The blood donor and the radio ham by tony hancock audio cd.
Unveiling of tony hancock statue in birmingham by sir harry secombe on th may 1996 part 2 by hammo125. The point is that tony hancocks character is a pompous idiot, and this is just another aspect of his failure to grasp how it all works. He was both loved and admired by his public, and when he appeared on stage in the late. Your help as our partner is critical to providing a safe, reliable and affordable blood supply. Learn how to target the power of your blood type and how it makes a difference in your community. Hancock obviously assumes that anglosaxon blood or at least pure blood is better quality than the blood of other races in the same way that british sausages must be better than that foreign muck. Hancock, the blood donor vhs video retro, supplied by gaming. From the blood donor, an episode of hancocks half hour first shown on bbc tv on june 23, 1961. Dean martin 121275 hilarious on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1975 duration. Hancock s half hour stars tony hancock who plays anthony aloysius hancock tony hancock. The classic tv episode recreated with an audience in 1961. Hancocks half hour was a bbc radio comedy series starring tony hancock and written by ray galton and alan simpson, and produced by dennis main wilson. In 60 years time he has made almost 1,200 donations. Hancock s half hour, air steward hancock, october 28, 1957 download.
Buy tony hancocks album titled the blood donor the radio ham to enjoy in your home. Our mobile app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. This article needs additional citations for verification. Mar 19, 2016 the blood donor was originally released on 23 june 1961 on tv, and subsequently remade in radio format in october that year, with an invited studio audience. The tony hancock bbc collection 1956 is one of those boxsets you can play, relax and have a chortle to as each sketch transports you back to an era of comedy that is different from today. Tony hancock and the missing page the venetian vase. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sixtythree episodes of galton and simpsons hancock s half hour and hancock were broadcast on b. Tony hancock appreciation society hancock on cd part 2 1996. Tony goes to donate blood,but typically, he turns it into an.
I dont want any publicity you get too many begging letters. May 21, 2018 a reminder of why donating blood can be so important. A television version first appeared in 1956, occasionally utilising rewritten versions of the radio scripts. Find information to help you have the best donation experience possible and about the unexpected health benefits of donating blood. Aired 23rd june 1961 thought i would try and do something with this fine classic, main issue was the burned in scan lines and to try and retain the detail, i. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tony hancock quotes author of hancocks half hour, the. I hate to think of this sort of book getting in the wrong hands. And hancock was exactly the person i thought of the moment i was told i needed a blood transfusion during my latest abraxane treatment last monday.
Tony hancock appreciation society hancock on cd part 2. The blood donor hancocks half hour british comedy guide. He also made several forays into the world of film, including two films in which he. The blood donor is an episode from the comedy series hancock, the final bbc series featuring british comedian tony hancock. In fact both of them are so funny and you never tire of listening to them the best of tony hancock. For the football player, see tony hancock footballer. Victoria beckham gets out of fashion tattoo removed.
Astonishing footage of tony hancock has been unearthed and will be screened tomorrow, almost 50 years after his death. Hancockthe blood donor the radio ham by ray galton and. For me, tony hancock grips you into his world of comedy. Hancock later moved into television with the legendary hancocks half hour series. From the blood donor, an episode of hancock s half hour first shown on bbc tv on june 23, 1961. Hancock, the blood donor vhs video retro, supplied by gaming squad. Written by the legendary ray galton and alan simpson. First transmitted on 23 june 1961, the show was written by ray galton and alan simpson, and was produced by duncan wood.
Tony decides to do his civic duty and donate blood. The blood donor was originally released on 23 june 1961 on tv, and subsequently remade in radio format in october that year, with an invited studio audience. Tony hancock marble arch mal872 cassette zcma872 released in 1970, the first budget release of the blood donor the radio ham was effectively untitled with just the artist name and the title of the episodes on the front sleeve. Hancocks half hour 50 old time radio episodes audio mp3 cd. Listen to your favorite songs from the blood donor the radio ham by tony hancock now. The point is that tony hancock s character is a pompous idiot, and this is just another aspect of his failure to grasp how it all works. He brought laughter and joy to millions of people and deserves his reputation as one of britains best postwar comedians, but he was also selfdestructive and betrayed every friend and colleague he had. Co starring was sid james as sidney balmoral james.
This quote was from a very famous and popular series from the 1950s and 60s the blood donor is arguably the most famous of this comics tv series, hancocks half hour. Tony hancock the blood donor the radio ham 1997, cd. Last fm information on tony hancock please note the information is done on a artist keyword match and data is provided by lastfm. The blood donor the radio ham by tony hancock on amazon. Determining blood alcohol level through everyday smartphone. Steve punt and hugh dennis, from bbc radio fours the now show, with an updated version of tony hancock s the blood donor. Follow boxcars711 old time radio pod to never miss another show. Watch hancock s half hour season 7, episode 5 the blood donor. Early life and career he was born in birmingham, england, but raised in bournemouth where his mother and stepfather ran a small hotel. Brit readers, and no doubt many others, will recall the famous exploits of comedian anthony aloysius hancock tony hancock and may also be familiar with his famous sketch the blood donor, in which he is surprised to find that donation of blood requires an armful rather than the merest scratch to test for the blood group. James harrison, a blood donor in australia, has saved over 2. Let your blood type lead the way to donate your powerful lifesaving gift. The blood donor was originally released on 23 june 1961 on tv, and subsequently remade in radio format in october that year, with an. Hancocks half hour bbc radio scripts malcolm chapmans.
The 25 minutes of the blood donor lets us know what might have been, and is british comedy writing and acting at its very best. He was educated at durlston court, swanage, and bradfield college, reading. Go to work on an egg tony hancock 60sec tv ad by mackenzie rough. A retractable outdoor awning can be used to house registration tables for blood donors. The uphs regional blood center bloodmobile is an entirely selfcontained mobile collections unit, with four reclining blood donor chairs and a private interview room. Nov 08, 2010 the real life tony hancock was a sad and tragic figure. He has a special type of plasma which is able to help prevent hdn. Interested in holding a blood drive at your facility, please call 9064491450. Tony hancocks suicide in 1968, at the age of 44, inevitably means that there is not so much footage available. Tony hancock was born in birmingham, england, the son of john and lillian hancock.
Doctors ready for you now and includes all of the actual blood donor. Text bloodapp to 90999 or search red cross blood in your app store. Hancocks half hour the football pools part 1 duration. The software is coded using java language and the ui is implemented with javafx. Join or create a lifesaving team, recruit other blood donors and view rankings on the blood donor teams leaderboard. Classic british tv comedy with tony hancock series 7 episode 5. Hancock decides to become a blood donor but he doesnt understand how much he has to give when the doctor explains hanco. This classic line has echoed through the halls of comedy legend since it was first uttered by anthony aloycious hancock in the blood donor. Hancock was popular from 1954, initially through his radio series, hancocks half hour, and then on television when the series was transferred to that medium. The blood donor and the radio ham by tony hancock on vinyl. This is like a small information book where you can find all you blood donar infomation like name, email address, blood group. Galton and simpson changed radio and tv comedy forever. A british comedy actor, who appeared on radio, tv, and film. The blood donor 1997 remastered version, a song by tony hancock on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Hancocks half hour 195461 was a bbc sitcom, on radio and later television, written by ray galton and alan simpson. With tony hancock, patrick cargill, peggy ann clifford, kenneth cowan. Hancocks half hour the blood donor part 1 turbotoilet. Feb 06, 2008 hancock obviously assumes that anglosaxon blood or at least pure blood is better quality than the blood of other races in the same way that british sausages must be better than that foreign muck.
Bbc radio 4 extra hancocks half hour, the blood donor pyes. The blood donor, in which he goes to a clinic to give blood, contains famous lines such as, a pint. Tony hancock ladies man april 1960 by the vintage archive. If theyre anything like the ones i send out i dont want to know. The blood donor i dont mind giving a reasonable amount, but a pint.
The blood donor the radio ham, an album by tony hancock on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The blood donor 1997 remastered version, a song by tony. Tony hancockhancocks half hour blood donor updated. The blood donor part 1 on disc 1 is a 5minute excerpt starting with the dialogue between june whitfield and tony. Watch the video for the blood donor from tony hancocks comedy essentials for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Tony hancock s suicide in 1968, at the age of 44, inevitably means that there is not so much footage available. Hancock became anxious that his work with james was turning them into a double act and the last bbc series in 1961, retitled simply hancock, was without james. Stars of comedy of the dead comics society at the unveiling of the blue plaque for tony hancock in hampstead. Anthony john hancock, best known as tony hancock 12th may 1924 25th june 1968 was a major figure in british television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. Now the original soundtrack from that famous episode is collected together with three others from the same ser. Anthony john hancock, best known as tony hancock may 12, 1924 june 26, 1968 was a major figure in british television and radio comedy in the 1950s and 1960s. I thought id join up and find out what its all about, all this book business. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.