Another four of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson’s favourite radio episodes: The Last of the McHancocks 24 February 1957; The East Cheam Drama Festival 8 April 1958; Visiting Day 15 December 1959; The Threatening Letters 27 May 1958.
In The Last of the McHancocks, Hancock has been left a Scottish castle, but finds he has to contend with Bonnie Prince Sidney and Seamus McNasty. The East Cheam Drama Festival sees Hancock trying to organise a major literary event; while Visiting Day finds our hero in hospital. Finally, The Threatening Letters has Hancock receiving some most uncomplimentary missives through the post...
As ever, the master of misery is supported by a star cast including Sid James,Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques, and four sparkling scripts by the masters of mirth, Galton and Simpson.