7.3
Is The Tony Hancock Show worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3).
81
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The Tony Hancock Show was a black-and-white British sketch show starring Tony Hancock that was broadcast for two series from 1956 to 1957. It was written by Eric Sykes, Larry Stephens, John Jose and Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. All the episodes were shown live.
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- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
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Facts
April 27, 1956 · January 25, 1958 · Ended
- First aired
- April 27, 1956
- Last aired
- January 25, 1958
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Tony Hancock Show worth watching?"
Questions about The Tony Hancock Show
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Tony Hancock Show okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The Tony Hancock Show?
6 h
About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1956 to 1958.
Will The Tony Hancock Show make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Tony Hancock Show?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.