For those of you who are unfamiliar with his work, in the radio series, Tony Hancock played Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living at the dilapidated 23 Railway Cuttings in East Cheam. The series was influential in the development of the situation comedy, with its move away from music hall variety and towards a focus on character development. The show is considered a classic of its genre and ran from 1954 until 1961. The radio shows also featured Syd James, Hattie Jacques, and Kenneth Williams; amongst many others.
The most famous of the shows were The Blood Donor and The Radio Ham, both of which we featured last month on the original Jammy Toast. What we have managed to find though, is a collection of rare radio shows, many of which have never been heard since they were originally broadcast. Many of them were even believed lost because of the BBC’s habit of reusing magnetic tape reels in the 1950s and 1960s.
Today we have The Last Bus Home, where the Lad, Sid and Bill get stranded, so face a long walk home in the rain. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James.
This show was first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.
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Think I am hooked on Tony Hancock.
This is based in another, happier world. One with no Covid-19, Boris Johnson and no Brexit. Escapism.
I spend more time listening to the radio now than watching television. Go figure.
After all these years it is still funnier than anything on TV today.
Have you got The Pie Stall amongst your collection?
The bus conductor is Warren Mitchell, your actual Alf Garnet!
It’s the bus… it’s the bus!
I think the Missing Page is one of my favourites, have to see if I can find that one. The lad gets a murder mystery from the library and when he gets to the end – when the murderer is to be revealed – the last page is missing!
Sad to think the whole cast are dead these days.
HOW MUCH WAS THE BUS?!?!?!
Always saddens me that he ended his life a sad, alcholic who thought he wasn’t funny anymore.
Wish I was an adult in the 50/60s
Once you take the toastie machine off the counter and put in the cupboard, you don’t cross paths for another 10 years.
Feel sly on anyone that has to stay in the royal yeno swear we built dens when was kids in better shape then that shithole!
Think we’ve trained our child too well, she won’t leave any of the doors open on her advent calendar.
Where’s that little knobhead from London on my twitter who was gloating about being in tier two and laughing Manchester got tier 3?
I have something to say…
I wonder if Hank Marvin gets pissed off at being offered a sandwich everytime he introduces himself?
Only 742 shits until Christmas.
Id like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to me ma.
A lot of girlies getting pregnant atm. All the love and well wishes in the world for u but it better not be contagious!
[February 2024]
Trump: “It’s not over. Election challenges will continue.”
Had a nap and a bath, wild Mondays!
I thought I was gonna be working over crimbo but am off for 2 weeks hahaha yes I love you all positive vibes and shit have a great night i hope all your dreams come true my friends!
Today was so bad that I’ve cancelled tomorrow. Tuesday is dead to me.
Fuck I love Jam.
The Terminal is on Film 4 now and it always makes me cry thinking about that poor man left in the airport for years!
Night night sweet Dreamies all
You can tell it’s nearly Christmas…
The bin man said good morning to me!
My 14 just gave me tips on how to make myself look taller in pictures….
A step stool.
She’s hilarious.
If you’ve ever been the Krazyhouse then don’t worry about what’s in the vaccine!!
Why’s the dog save all his energy for these bells ? Little bastards belting round the ken with his toys an I feel arl ass not playing with him.
Rolf report 15 Dec
My English human has created a special garden, full of old chimney pots of all shapes & sizes, filled with plants. My favourites are those planted with cat mint. I can jump up & have a pleasurable chew. You’d think she designed the whole place for me.
Rolf x
Pooh was trying to make up a piece of poetry about fir-cones because there they were, lying about on each side of him, and he felt singy. So he picked a fir-cone up and said to himself, “This is a very good fir-cone and something ought to rhyme to it.”
Tuna Tuesday here upon once more, (pirouettes with a pitter patter of pretty paws).
I was shocked when my human showed me a photo where my tongue looks MASSIVE! Is it supposed to be that big? I’m amazed that it actually fits in my mouth. My human says it’s normal, but I’m not sure. What do you think?
At 9.15 I’m having a haircut, well a trim as it’s so long now I wake up with hair having ventured into every available nose, mouth and ear cavity (and I can guess where else your thinking, but it’s not that long). Then I’m off to play the piano, but I can’t tell you where.
Ted Bundy was only 5ft 8. Why didn’t anyone simply batter him?
I’ve been doing transportation work, young offenders usually but today was a bit different, kid of 9, safeguarding issues, long distance to his school. I cracked some funnies to cheer him up and his response? “Spew it lad, yer jokes are jarg!”
Hahahaha, proper Scouser! 9, though!
The cats wagging her tail. I don’t know if this means she’s about to bite me now or at some point later today.
As it’s the season of goodwill, I’ve decided to forgive the teacher who left books on MY chair in the classroom. Just don’t do it again.
Woke up with careless whisper stuck in my head… I’m never gonna dance againnnnnn!!
Me ma always puts her arm over me when she slams on in the car like it’s gonna stop me sailing through the windscreen!
I hate town and I hate people in town even more!
Tra La La La La La La La- laaaa
Walked into work took one look at my boss and decided it’s a no today!
The fact that we have a bet on how early he will leave today says a lot.
A man messaged me on insta asking how he could help with the charity. I said I’m struggling with teenagers I have x amount, thinking he’d get them smellies or something which I would of been over the moon with, he’s only gone an bought them 5 bikes & 3 smart TVs BRAND NEW!!!!
Peanut is contemplating going back to sleep.
Bootle Strand is like a post apocalyptic wasteland init?
Sometimes you just need some bowling alley french fries.
I’m supposed to be on a strict diet now cos I’m so close to being a Skinny Hot Sexy Fly Prinny but I’ve accidentally made devils food cake cupcakes with Nutella centres and striped icing!!
Turns out Todger Strunk is Not Actually a Sexually Transmitted Disease.
Frankly Livid About this.
I see Nigel Farage is only inviting guests on his shows that make him look intelligent, for his next show he’ll be inviting Beaker off The Muppets!
If you’re from Tower Hill and your cat goes in me mas backgarden and winds the dog up don’t be surprised when it never turns up again.
Other then that he’s lovely lol
If you’ve ever used a tea towel in the kitchen of a uni halls don’t worry about what’s in the vaccine.
I’ve reached the point were am just buying random shit. Who are these 9 chocolate oranges for?? I don’t know.