S1 E1 • The First TV Show

Hancock has a broken leg but Sid insists that the show must go on and so the show is broadcast from Hancock's hospital bed.

Première diffusion : 20 juillet 1956

S1 E2 • The Artist

Hancock decides to become an artist and buys up some old canvases to paint over. However, one is a stolen Rembrandt and one of Sid's cronies is forced to buy up all of Hancock's paintings to retrieve it.

Première diffusion : 27 juillet 1956

S1 E3 • The Dancer

At last Hancock secures a film role...but only if he can dance. Sid provide lessons for Hancock and enters him into a local dancing Championship Contest but Sid is forced to become his partner in the competition (in drag)!

Première diffusion : 10 août 1956

S1 E4 • The Bequest

This episode was based on the 3rd episode of the 3rd Radio series. Uncle Obadiah leaves Hancock a fortune provided that he gets married. Hancock starts to look for his future wife with the help of the Sid James Marriage Bureau.

Première diffusion : 24 août 1956

S1 E5 • The Radio Show

Broadcast from the National Radio Show, Earl's Court, this episode comprised a number of sketches including the The Red Army Choir..British style!

Première diffusion : 7 septembre 1956

S1 E6 • The Chef That Died of Shame

This episode was based on the 6th episode of the 2nd Radio series. The cast play the parts in the story of 'Iggins, a cook, who becomes a well respected chef but subsequently fails and looses everything due to drink.

Première diffusion : 14 septembre 1956