Episode guide
Hancock's Half Hour: Season 5
10 episodes · first aired Sep 25, 1959
Broadcast between 25th September 1959 and 27th November 1959, this series comprised 10 episodes and all survive in the BBC Archive. The series was broadcast weekly on Fridays at 2030 except episode 3 which was broadcast at 2045. There were no repeats during the run.
- 1 The Economy Drive Sep 25, 1959 · 30m Hancock and Sid return from holiday to discover that Sid has failed to cancel any deliveries and has left every electrical appliance in the house on. Hancock decides that in order to make…
- 2 The Two Murderers Oct 2, 1959 · 30m Sid asks Hancock to lend him the money to open a fish and chip shop but Hancock refuses. Sid tells Hancock that he'll get the money somehow, but how will he do it? Hancock believes that…
- 3 Lord Byron Lived Here Oct 9, 1959 · 30m Hancock's house is falling down and needs a lot of work. In order for the National Trust to renovate it for him he needs to convince them that someone famous lived there. Sid shows Hancock…
- 4 Twelve Angry Men Oct 16, 1959 · 30m Hancock is the foreman of the Jury and stands alone in declaring the petty criminal innocent. But when Sid discovers how much he is earning a day as a juror, he joins Hancock's side and…
- 5 The Train Journey Oct 23, 1959 · 30m Hancock is faced with a very long train journey to Giggleswick and decides to liven up the journey, but only succeeds in irritating all his fellow passengers.
- 6 The Cruise Oct 30, 1959 · 30m Hancock goes on a cruise but quickly becomes fed up when the only woman interested in him is large and over-amorous. However, when he becomes convinced that the ship is sinking he soon has…
- 7 The Big Night Nov 6, 1959 · 30m Hancock is really looking forward to a big night out with Sid and two girls. But his preparations turn to disaster when his shirt is ruined at the launderette and his barber doesn't have a…
- 8 The Tycoon Nov 13, 1959 · 30m Hancock is on the verge of ruin because his shares have plummeted in value. He attends a shareholder meeting but falls asleep and dreams of Sid who once again twists him.
- 9 Spanish Interlude Nov 20, 1959 · 30m Sid is struggling to find work for Hancock and the latest roles he has secured involve Hancock standing in national dress outside Indian restaurants. Hancock decides to try new locations…
- 10 Football Pools Nov 27, 1959 · 30m Hancock only needs one more draw to secure the top payout on the Football Pools. As the match is a local one with a late kick-off, Hancock and Sid go along to cheer on each team equally.