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Hancock and Joan

After his alcoholism and depression result in his admittance to hospital, Tony Hancock is invited by his friend, John Le Mesurier, to stay with him. Hancock soon begins an affair with Le Mesurier's wife, Joan. Hancock's drinking puts a strain on their relationship. Joan tells Hancock she will leave Le Mesurier and marry him, but only if he can stay sober. With the opportunity to revive his career with a new television series, Hancock leaves for Australia, confident he can win back Joan. It's a journey from which he will never return.

English
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-MA
  • Network BBC Four
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Created October 8, 2009 by
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Name Type Role
Richard Cottan Writer
Maxine Peake Guest Star
Ken Stott Guest Star
Richard Laxton Director