Episode guide
Hancock's Half Hour: Season 6
10 episodes · first aired Mar 4, 1960
Broadcast between 4th March 1960 and 6th May 1960, this series comprised 10 episodes and all survive in the BBC Archive. The series was broadcast weekly on Fridays at 2030 except episodes 8 - 10 on Fridays 1930. There were no repeats during the run.
- 1 The Cold Mar 4, 1960 · 30m Hancock has suffered from cold after cold during the winter and has tried all of the various medicines on the market. In desperation, he tries the local witch-doctor but she fails to 'draw…
- 2 The Missing Page Mar 11, 1960 · 30m Hancock takes out a murder mystery book from the library. When he discovers that the last page is missing he is determined to deduce who the killer is. But when he finds that it's too…
- 3 The Emigrant Mar 18, 1960 · 30m Hancock decides that he will emigrate, but no-one will take him. Knowing Sid's past he asks for his assistance, but the 'luxury cruise liner' Sid arranges has a very short gang plank and a…
- 4 The Reunion Party Mar 25, 1960 · 30m Hancock decides to hold a reunion with his wartime pals. But a lot of time has elapsed since he last saw them and people do change.
- 5 Sid in Love Apr 1, 1960 · 30m Sid has fallen in love with the conductress of a 93 bus but he doesn't know how to approach her. Seeking Hancock's advice, Sid travels on the bus but his attempts cause chaos both with the…
- 6 The Baby-Sitters Apr 8, 1960 · 30m Hancock and Sid decide to earn some extra cash by signing on as babysitters. The pleasant evening is spoiled when they start arguing over the TV and the baby starts crying. But who are…
- 7 The Ladies Man Apr 15, 1960 · 30m Hancock has had no success with the ladies so he decides to enrol in a charm school course, and he dreams about the outcome. But when he leaves the school the reality is a little different.
- 8 The Photographer Apr 22, 1960 · 30m Hancock has broken his ancient camera so he decides to invest in the latest technology. His attempts to take shots of diners in a restaurant end up with him being thrown out. With the…
- 9 The East Cheam Centenary Apr 29, 1960 · 30m It's the centenary of the Borough of East Cheam and Hancock has arranged for the BBC to have exclusive TV rights to the celebratory procession. Unfortunately, the Mayor has sold exclusive…
- 10 The Poison Pen Letters May 6, 1960 · 30m Hancock is upset by a steady stream of unpleasant letters. But when the police keep a watch on the post box where the letters are being posted, Sid discovers that Hancock has been writing…