I went with my son two years ago to find Tony’s Resting place. He thought he’s wasn’t liked and that his career was finished. He was completely wrong. He was Dearly Loved, his show “HHHH HANCOCKS HALF HOUR” was compulsive listening and viewing. What was going through his mind at the time….. RIP ANTHONY ALOYSIUS ST. JOHN HANCOCK COMIC GENIUS😇
Poor homeless guy! 😪 Imagine having to sleep out in that all night .. It was -7 in Cheshire last night.. I hope he’s ok 🙏 Thanks Paul for another great vid. Mr J from Chester 😘
My son took his own life too 2 and a half years ago, we can only imagine what dark places some people visit whilst suffering depression. I've so many connections with this most respectful video...I'm from Birmingham but didn't realise that Tony died on my birthday, my son as a boy loved to watch my dad's dvds of Hancocks half hour and after his passing I watched "The Blood Doner" and can remember my sons comedic recitals as he knew it almost word for word perfectly. Sometimes humour is used to mask deeper issues and if anyone ever finds themselves in that position please talk to those who care... thank you for for this buddy.
My birthday also Ashley, I lived in Birmingham from 1970 - 1977. So sorry to hear about your son, I hope all is well in your world. Love and best wishes.
@@anndarley9229 So kind and thoughtful of you to reply Ann, it's been the biggest challenge of my life trying to come to terms with not only his passing but the couple of years of addiction and depression that preceeded, Andrew was aged only 27 when it all became too much for him... I was born on 25/6/69 in Stourbridge, I later as a young man emigrated to Perth Australia but now living back in the area briefly as I'm considering a move to North Wales. Not a bad time of year for our birthdays is it lol roll on the summer sun aye... ☀️
@@Ashley_x_Smith Wales is so beautiful, when I lived in Birmingham we'd visit and stay at a cottage in Ponterwyd, it's situated about 10 miles from Aberystwyth, my ex husbands family owned the cottage. That's a life time ago now Ash. I returned home to Australia and I now live in a small hamlett on 4 and a half acres with my 3 cats and one llama. My birthday 25/6/52, so I'm your big sister. I have 3 children, twins Zach and Chelsea (33) and Cal 29. Chelsea lives in Western Australia, Chels' has been in the West now 13 years, the two boys live near me in Victoria. I think we have the best birthday because every 6 months we receive a gift., even if it's just a card. Take each day with tiny steps but don't forget Ash, Andrew is also walking with you and some day you'll feel his presence and other days he'll let you walk alone.
I absolutely loved Tony Hancock. I enjoyed his TV appearances, but preferred the radio. Everyone who heard his sketch called "The Blood Donor" found it hilarious. My real favourite was about a plane mechanic sitting on the top of the aircraft as it took off. The conversation was hysterical and as it was on the radio, you could use your imagination to the full. RIP Tony.
This was a tough video, Paul. First, to the person who is sleeping rough in the cold that the UK has had, please be careful. Second, to Tony Hancock, my deepest condolences and hopefully you have found eternal rest. Third, Paul, you might want to do the spooky videos in the summer when it is warmer. Thanks for the work on this one. Happy Holidays.
Absolutely outstanding once again Paul. Sorry you were freezing but we all appreciate what you do and we love sharing your adventures. RIP Tony Thank you Paul
I was seven when Tony died and even in the playground at school his death was the main topic of conversation. I've been a fan since I was old enough to realise what really good comedy was. He's my comedy idol. I have his framed autograph in pride of place on my living room wall. I've been to his grave many times when as a London cabbie I based myself out of Heathrow for some years. Finding out that the legendary comedian was buried a 40 minute walk away was a revelation. As soon as I got a chance I was there with flowers. He's buried there because his brother who took possession of his ashes upon their return from Australia lived nearby. People criticised him for shedding Sid, Kenneth and later on Galton and Simpson but they don't realise that his most famous performances such as the iconic Blood Donor, Radio Ham, Lift, Bedsitter and Bowmans all came without his regular supporting cast. He was a man who wanted perfection in his craft and wanted to be as he put it "international". He wanted to be a Hollywood star another Peter Sellers but when the chance came alcohol got in the way. The frustration of never achieving his aims and never really understanding that perfection is impossible tore at him. His chances of being the greatest of his generation was lost due to alcoholism and self analysis. He finally realised that he was going nowhere, that he had cast off everything and everyone in his life so in a drab hotel in Australia he took what was as he saw it the only way out. If he could only have stayed off the drink...... I love him.
That was very sad Paul, but thank you for sharing Tony’s story with me. I hate to see people sleep rough outside as well 😢 in this case even worse because of how cold you are saying it is. I can’t even imagine that type of cold 🥶 for 1 it is summer here and 2 winter where I live is not that cold. I haven’t used a heater for around 7 years now. I seriously don’t know how that person could have slept. You also mentioned Sid James, as my family used to love watching Bless This House here in Australia when I was younger, (I also have the show on DVD) I was wondering if you have been to his resting place. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Oh I loved Sid James, he was my favourite male actor in the Carry On films and I too loved watching Bless this House.. these old shows should return and let our younger generations have fun watching Sid xx
A genuine comic genius and a pioneer in British comedy. When his programme moved to TV in 1956, it was Britain's first major TV sitcom. Thanks for the memories Mr Hancock ❤ 😊
Love listening to Hancocks Half Hour with Kerr, James, Williams, and Jacques. I often listen when I’m doing my housework. A lot of these comedians have mental problems and are depressed. It’s so sad how he passed. Thank you. 💖💖💖
Loved Hancocks half hour...Tony Hancock. Kenneth Williams Syd James. Hattie Jaques and Bill Ker along with wonderful scripts from Galton and Simpson made it a unmissable show for its audience. Unfortunately going by what I've read Hancock was his own worse enemy...However. Still a very funny man and made his character believable. I know at one time when Tony was going through a bad patch Harry Secombe took over the main roll in a couple of episodes on the radio. Your a brave man Paul. Looked very cold that morning. That poor homeless man out in that cold. Thanks Paul.for all your hard work in researching these celebrity final resting places . Look forward to the next one. Thanx Tony Hancock for all the laughs..
Hi paul another cracking vid and very spooky walking through the cemetery. So sad tony took his own life my best friend did 5 years ago now miss him like mad. R.I.P. Tony.x.
I remember as a child watching Tony Hancock on the television ( Hancock's half hour ) l think friday night's, we would have fish and 🍟 chips , great comedian R.I.P. Tony!!!
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PAUL TONY WAS A LITTLE BEFORE MY TIME BUT I HAVE HEARD OF HIM SAD HE FELT SO LOW AS TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE POOR SOUL MAY HE REST IN PEACE YOU LOOKED WELL PAUL DESPITE THE COLD WEATHER STAY WARM R I P TONY 🥀
A spooky backdrop. Thank you for showing us Tony’s grave. I was watching The Rebel a couple of weeks ago, a favourite film of mine. He was a comedy genius yet he was tortured by his own demons. R.I.P Tony and thank you for the laughter 🙂
There are a couple of wall plaques to Tony here in Bournemouth put up by the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society one at the Hotel Celebrity (used to be the Durston Court Hotel) in Gervis Road which was Tony’s childhood home and one at the Avon Social Club in Avon Road Bournemouth where Tony did his first professional appearances
Thank you so much for your travels Paul. We know how cold it is atm. That poor guy. Glad u checked in on him. Great vid as always. Get well soon & have a few whisky's buddy 😎😁👍x
The Television biopic is a good insight showing how brilliant and funny he was but also his troubled dark side especially when fueled with alcohol. The dinner table scene is an absolute shocker. Well worth a watch. Thanks for you efforts on such a bitterly cold morning. My thoughts go out to the person sleeping on the bench.
I am a big fan of Tony Hancock and still listen to his radio shows almost every night. I am an insomniac and have a USB drive full of old British comedy shows plugged into my Internet radio for those many moments, when I can't sleep.
He was a comedic genius as was alot back then likes of sid James, John le mesurier etc but Tony I think didn't realise it and self doubting which is the depression(I unfortunately know only too well) but think there is help where as was none back then sadly 😥 rip Tony and with his beloved mother. Also thankyou Paul on a very dark and bitter cold one,that poor homeless person,sad times we are living in 😢
Tony Hancock brilliant comic i liked his impersonation of a radio ham the best as i am one poor man a tragic person and tragic end Paul life too short.
Another great video Paul. Loved Tony Hancock but how sad an ending to his life. Hope the person sleeping out in this terrible cold is going to be okay. Shouldn't be happening in this day and age. Poor soul.
Hi Paul, Thank you. Comedy's dark side revealed yet again. People that have brought so much laughter and joy to our lives, have perhaps been living in torment far deeper than we could ever know. I perhaps felt compelled to mention the homeless person. I believe we are all tested at times, by unexpected situations sometimes confronting. For me personally much like this event, a fellow human begging, or injured or suffering a stress related moment. I have walked away, later to realise I should have, at minimum stopped and offered, water, food help, or just a kind word. And then thought to myself, that was a test and I failed. I promised myself this would not happen again. It's not what we do, it's what we don't do that haunts us. Excellent posts
A very talented man who sadly died well before his time. RIP Tony You maybe gone but never forgotten. Keep up the good work Paul. I know you’ve said your into the paranormal stuff Paul. How about doing a video on the ghosts of Blue Bell Hill in Maidstone/Chatham in Kent. Members of the public have experienced several paranormal events/ghosts in that area. One involving a bride & 2 of her 3 friends who died on a tragic car accident in the area on the night before her wedding.
Tony Hancock's story should be a salutary lesson in life generally, he could not get over the success of his co stars, and when left to his own devices it all went downhill, what he couldn’t see was it was a team effort, and he saw himself as the big star, afterall it was his name in the title, he needed the writers, Sid and Kenneth more than he was willing to accept. Without his team he was a lost soul.
Tony was a brilliant comedian who was ruined by alcohol and his own ego. The decline started when he fired Galton and Simpson, who was responsible for many classic Hancock skits. His one-man show at the Royal Festival Hall in 1966 makes for heartbreaking viewing. Clearly very nervous, his comic timing deserted him during the debacle and he slowly declined into alcohol ruin afterward. Remember him for "The Blood Donor" and his fabulous radio shows. RIP
Its funny, I’ve been listening to Hancock’s Half Hour on my early morning walks this week and here you are doing a video on him. Massive fan for years. Thank you😉
How sad. I’m a little bit young to know too much about him, but I think my parents might have watched re runs of his show because I do recall seeing it. How sad he took his own life. We do appreciate you traipsing around the country in this weather. TY. X
Hi Paul. The suffering you have to go through for your Audience. Lol. Was a bit dark, but watchable. Looked a bit of a mess where his Ashes are. Shame. Glad you mentioned the homeless guy. I know you would have helped him if you could. Nice one.
I grew up as a teenager in the nineties watching, amongst many other classic comedy shows, Tony Hancock on vhs thanks to my dad putting them on. It makes me feel a little bit superior in my pathetic little way that I was familiar with TH before the relatively recent renaissance of him in the 2000's.
Yep I have 'Hancock's Half Hour' BBC (1956-1960), 'Hancock' BBC (1961), 'The Punch & Judy Man' film (1962), 'The Rebel' film (1961). And The complete script for Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's film 'The Day Off' starring Hancock, which was written but never filmed.
It's sad that he took his own life at a comparatively young age, and that his mother outlived him. A shame he didn't realise that his eponymous radio and tv shows were team efforts; Galton and Simpson were brilliant writers and the supporting cast was very talented. Anyone watching or listening to old episodes of Hancock's Half Hour will find that the content is clean (there were strict rules on what could and couldn't be broadcast back then).
It's a tragic coincidence that Kenneth Williams also committed suicide (1988) and outlived _his_ own mother. And you're right, Hancock's Half Hour is squeaky clean with immaculate language. There's no swearing and I don't recall much (if any of it) being sexually suggestive, unlike the later Carry On movies which featured much of the same people.
Hi paul thanks for this gem Tony was a comedy genius so funny an hilarious both him an sid james were a class act togather Tony's life was a sad one bless him rip Tony appreciate all the hard work an effort you do keeping us entertained big hug big thanks 👍🙌👍👌👌👏👏
Loved the comedy film the Rebel when he carved the statue Aphrodite by the water hole hehe and had it transported to France and it got knocked into the sea and desolved in water and got it's head knocked off hehe so funny 🤣🤣🤣 lol 😂Thank you Paul your friend Rodney 🙂🙏
A friend of mine knew him. We had to call at Eddies on the way to a gig, as my friend had to pick something up from him. He answered the door wearing a pair of slippers (not just slippers..😄) and made us both a cup of tea. He was a really nice guy!👍🏼
Tony’s blue plaque in Queens gate gardens Kensington. Literally two minutes away Benny Hills plaque Queens Gate. Great laughs from both of them. When I walk past the flats I wonder,did they meet up for a chat ?. Thanks as ever Paul.
Hi Paul , my Dad liked Tony Hancock and visited St Dunstans in Cranford (probably about 20plus years ago ) I remember him being quite disappointed as there was just a plaque at the back of the church with just his name on and actor on it , which makes me think he either missed that stone you showed in video or this was a late addition. Thanks once again for you video and braving the cold weather. I didnt realise he was still quite young , remember being shown The blood donor sketch which stands out amongst his work.
Thank you for sharing, going out in the cold. Yes I know what it’s like it’s still cold 🥶 took my dog out was freezing and like you said it’s a shame for the homeless people in this weather. Such a shame when you see homeless people nowadays and 🙏🏽Sadie took his own life must’ve been like you said really low to do that 😢you take care keep safe, keep warm and your family drive carefully. 😊👍
I went with my son two years ago to find Tony’s Resting place. He thought he’s wasn’t liked and that his career was finished. He was completely wrong. He was Dearly Loved, his show “HHHH HANCOCKS HALF HOUR” was compulsive listening and viewing. What was going through his mind at the time…..
RIP ANTHONY ALOYSIUS ST. JOHN HANCOCK COMIC GENIUS😇
Excellent tribute 👏 about Tony Hancock
Thank you just finishing reading when the wind changed about Tony Hancock very sad really 😢
Poor homeless guy! 😪 Imagine having to sleep out in that all night .. It was -7 in Cheshire last night.. I hope he’s ok 🙏 Thanks Paul for another great vid. Mr J from Chester 😘
My most favourite comedian ever. Incomparable. May he rest in peace.
My son took his own life too 2 and a half years ago, we can only imagine what dark places some people visit whilst suffering depression.
I've so many connections with this most respectful video...I'm from Birmingham but didn't realise that Tony died on my birthday, my son as a boy loved to watch my dad's dvds of Hancocks half hour and after his passing I watched "The Blood Doner" and can remember my sons comedic recitals as he knew it almost word for word perfectly.
Sometimes humour is used to mask deeper issues and if anyone ever finds themselves in that position please talk to those who care... thank you for for this buddy.
So sorry for your loss, thank you for watching 🙏
So sorry to hear of your loss. All strength to you.
My birthday also Ashley, I lived in Birmingham from 1970 - 1977. So sorry to hear about your son, I hope all is well in your world. Love and best wishes.
@@anndarley9229 So kind and thoughtful of you to reply Ann, it's been the biggest challenge of my life trying to come to terms with not only his passing but the couple of years of addiction and depression that preceeded, Andrew was aged only 27 when it all became too much for him...
I was born on 25/6/69 in Stourbridge, I later as a young man emigrated to Perth Australia but now living back in the area briefly as I'm considering a move to North Wales.
Not a bad time of year for our birthdays is it lol roll on the summer sun aye... ☀️
@@Ashley_x_Smith Wales is so beautiful, when I lived in Birmingham we'd visit and stay at a cottage in Ponterwyd, it's situated about 10 miles from Aberystwyth, my ex husbands family owned the cottage. That's a life time ago now Ash. I returned home to Australia and I now live in a small hamlett on 4 and a half acres with my 3 cats and one llama. My birthday 25/6/52, so I'm your big sister. I have 3 children, twins Zach and Chelsea (33) and Cal 29. Chelsea lives in Western Australia, Chels' has been in the West now 13 years, the two boys live near me in Victoria. I think we have the best birthday because every 6 months we receive a gift., even if it's just a card. Take each day with tiny steps but don't forget Ash, Andrew is also walking with you and some day you'll feel his presence and other days he'll let you walk alone.
So sad. Often happens with those who can make you laugh. Suffer from depression. Loved the dark morning walk. Thank you for sharing.
I absolutely loved Tony Hancock. I enjoyed his TV appearances, but preferred the radio. Everyone who heard his sketch called "The Blood Donor" found it hilarious. My real favourite was about a plane mechanic sitting on the top of the aircraft as it took off. The conversation was hysterical and as it was on the radio, you could use your imagination to the full. RIP Tony.
A pint? That's very nearly an armful! Credit must really go to the scriptwriters. My dad was a huge Hancock and Goons fan. Laughter is essential.
@@loafersheffield That phrase makes me smile every time. Genius writers, superb comedian, sad life.
This was a tough video, Paul. First, to the person who is sleeping rough in the cold that the UK has had, please be careful. Second, to Tony Hancock, my deepest condolences and hopefully you have found eternal rest. Third, Paul, you might want to do the spooky videos in the summer when it is warmer. Thanks for the work on this one. Happy Holidays.
Clever, smart, and usually extremely funny. A complicated person who was at times very complex. RIP TH.
Respectfully Done as Always Paul. RIP Tony xxx
Thanks for going to his grave. My favourite comic he had best comdy timing ever
Thank you for the tribute Paul. I love Tony Hancock, and his comedy has given me hours of laughter. Such a talented guy. R. I. P. Tony.
Loved Tony was a very funny man it was so sad that he died
listened to him on the radio aswell with my mom and dad thank you Paul for this video
Tony was a legend and such a funny man . Thanks Paul .. Hope your hands finally warmed up .
Absolutely outstanding once again Paul. Sorry you were freezing but we all appreciate what you do and we love sharing your adventures.
RIP Tony
Thank you Paul
A wonderful comedic genius 👏 ❤️ The Blood Donor
I was seven when Tony died and even in the playground at school his death was the main topic of conversation. I've been a fan since I was old enough to realise what really good comedy was. He's my comedy idol. I have his framed autograph in pride of place on my living room wall. I've been to his grave many times when as a London cabbie I based myself out of Heathrow for some years. Finding out that the legendary comedian was buried a 40 minute walk away was a revelation. As soon as I got a chance I was there with flowers. He's buried there because his brother who took possession of his ashes upon their return from Australia lived nearby. People criticised him for shedding Sid, Kenneth and later on Galton and Simpson but they don't realise that his most famous performances such as the iconic Blood Donor, Radio Ham, Lift, Bedsitter and Bowmans all came without his regular supporting cast.
He was a man who wanted perfection in his craft and wanted to be as he put it "international". He wanted to be a Hollywood star another Peter Sellers but when the chance came alcohol got in the way. The frustration of never achieving his aims and never really understanding that perfection is impossible tore at him. His chances of being the greatest of his generation was lost due to alcoholism and self analysis.
He finally realised that he was going nowhere, that he had cast off everything and everyone in his life so in a drab hotel in Australia he took what was as he saw it the only way out. If he could only have stayed off the drink......
I love him.
What a lovely video Paul. Now you know the only follow up can possibly be of the lovely Willie Rushton.
Always look forward to your videos 📹 😊another great video
🙏 Thank you
That was very sad Paul, but thank you for sharing Tony’s story with me.
I hate to see people sleep rough outside as well 😢 in this case even worse because of how cold you are saying it is. I can’t even imagine that type of cold 🥶 for 1 it is summer here and 2 winter where I live is not that cold. I haven’t used a heater for around 7 years now. I seriously don’t know how that person could have slept. You also mentioned Sid James, as my family used to love watching Bless This House here in Australia when I was younger, (I also have the show on DVD) I was wondering if you have been to his resting place. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Oh I loved Sid James, he was my favourite male actor in the Carry On films and I too loved watching Bless this House.. these old shows should return and let our younger generations have fun watching Sid xx
Thanks for another respectful post... my god!!!! The guy on the bench...if he woke up...soon he ould be permitted sleeping there...great stuff
Paul i love your work Stay cool
Thank you Paul that was different, but great as always. I liked the line Hancock's half hour lasted for 7 years 😀
A genuine comic genius and a pioneer in British comedy. When his programme moved to TV in 1956, it was Britain's first major TV sitcom. Thanks for the memories Mr Hancock ❤ 😊
Great video as always Paul there is a large plack of his likeness in Birmingham near the city centre great comedian so sad he passed so early in life👍
my dad loved watching Tony Hancock we all liked watching him in
n Hancock's half hour to R.I.P Tomy
Such a sad story. Great entertainer
Love listening to Hancocks Half Hour with Kerr, James, Williams, and Jacques.
I often listen when I’m doing my housework.
A lot of these comedians have mental problems and are depressed.
It’s so sad how he passed.
Thank you. 💖💖💖
Loved Hancocks half hour...Tony Hancock. Kenneth Williams Syd James. Hattie Jaques and Bill Ker along with wonderful scripts from Galton and Simpson made it a unmissable show for its audience. Unfortunately going by what I've read Hancock was his own worse enemy...However. Still a very funny man and made his character believable. I know at one time when Tony was going through a bad patch Harry Secombe took over the main roll in a couple of episodes on the radio. Your a brave man Paul. Looked very cold that morning. That poor homeless man out in that cold. Thanks Paul.for all your hard work in researching these celebrity final resting places . Look forward to the next one. Thanx Tony Hancock for all the laughs..
Thanks for Video Paul
Hi paul another cracking vid and very spooky walking through the cemetery. So sad tony took his own life my best friend did 5 years ago now miss him like mad. R.I.P. Tony.x.
I remember as a child watching Tony Hancock on the television ( Hancock's half hour ) l think friday night's, we would have fish and 🍟 chips , great comedian R.I.P. Tony!!!
Thank you paul very sad story.
Wow, I didn't realize he was so young, loved the sketch of the blood donor, great memories, thank you Paul.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PAUL
TONY WAS A LITTLE BEFORE MY TIME BUT I HAVE HEARD OF HIM
SAD HE FELT SO LOW AS TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE POOR SOUL
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
YOU LOOKED WELL PAUL DESPITE THE COLD WEATHER STAY WARM
R I P TONY 🥀
A spooky backdrop. Thank you for showing us Tony’s grave.
I was watching The Rebel a couple of weeks ago, a favourite film of mine. He was a comedy genius yet he was tortured by his own demons. R.I.P Tony and thank you for the laughter 🙂
Thanks for this tribute Paul,loved his shows with Sid James,such a troubled man as I read in his biography he was terrified of failure.
There are a couple of wall plaques to Tony here in Bournemouth put up by the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society one at the Hotel Celebrity (used to be the Durston Court Hotel) in Gervis Road which was Tony’s childhood home and one at the Avon Social Club in Avon Road Bournemouth where Tony did his first professional appearances
Lovely view❤
God bless you for going out and filming these videos in this weather. Another great video Paul. Many thanks.
Great episode Paul
Thank you so much for your travels Paul. We know how cold it is atm.
That poor guy. Glad u checked in on him. Great vid as always. Get well soon & have a few whisky's buddy 😎😁👍x
My dad was a paper boy in Lingfield, he used to deliver to Tony between 1964 to 1965.
The Television biopic is a good insight showing how brilliant and funny he was but also his troubled dark side especially when fueled with alcohol.
The dinner table scene is an absolute shocker.
Well worth a watch.
Thanks for you efforts on such a bitterly cold morning.
My thoughts go out to the person sleeping on the bench.
Gosh, that is so young.😔😔😔😔
Hi Paul, I loved Tony in The blood donor, a sad ending to another great entertainer, Thank you for the story Paul.
I am a big fan of Tony Hancock and still listen to his radio shows almost every night. I am an insomniac and have a USB drive full of old British comedy shows plugged into my Internet radio for those many moments, when I can't sleep.
Appreciate you dragging yourself out of bed to bring us yet another great video Paul.
I was born in 1953 but I do remember some of his stuff from the 60's.
Great comedian
He was a comedic genius as was alot back then likes of sid James, John le mesurier etc but Tony I think didn't realise it and self doubting which is the depression(I unfortunately know only too well) but think there is help where as was none back then sadly 😥 rip Tony and with his beloved mother. Also thankyou Paul on a very dark and bitter cold one,that poor homeless person,sad times we are living in 😢
I was only young, but I did like Tony Hancock and Sid James. So sad he had to leave this life so early 😢
Good old Tony Hancock, very funny ,without the need to swear, a true legend who will be remembered 100 yrs from now.
Thanks
Great man my mum and dad loved him we came from Poole and l think they went to see him in Bournemouth stay warm Paul x
Poor poor man. Breaks your heart.
I enjoyed this until I see him asleep on bench.
Thank you Paul.
he's absolutely hilarious and a brilliant actor too
Tony Hancock brilliant comic i liked his impersonation of a radio ham the best as i am one poor man a tragic person and tragic end Paul life too short.
Thank you for sharing.
Another great video Paul. Loved Tony Hancock but how sad an ending to his life. Hope the person sleeping out in this terrible cold is going to be okay. Shouldn't be happening in this day and age. Poor soul.
Another fantastic video Paul thank you for all the hard work you put into these respectful videos x❤
Sorry I missed this one .was listening to folks in the USA on Ham Radio
Tony Hancock was a brilliant man and comedian
I listen to his 50's radio shows. They are available on BBC sounds.
Hi Paul,
Thank you.
Comedy's dark side revealed yet again.
People that have brought so much laughter and joy to our lives, have perhaps been living in torment far deeper than we could ever know.
I perhaps felt compelled to mention the homeless person.
I believe we are all tested at times, by unexpected situations sometimes confronting.
For me personally much like this event, a fellow human begging, or injured or suffering a stress related moment.
I have walked away, later to realise I should have, at minimum stopped and offered, water, food help, or just a kind word.
And then thought to myself, that was a test and I failed.
I promised myself this would not happen again.
It's not what we do, it's what we don't do that haunts us.
Excellent posts
Great video as always, thank you for the hard work you put in on your videos, hope the poor homeless guy is OK? Lovely of you to try to help x
A very talented man who sadly died well before his time.
RIP Tony
You maybe gone but never forgotten.
Keep up the good work Paul.
I know you’ve said your into the paranormal stuff Paul.
How about doing a video on the ghosts of Blue Bell Hill in Maidstone/Chatham in Kent.
Members of the public have experienced several paranormal events/ghosts in that area.
One involving a bride & 2 of her 3 friends who died on a tragic car accident in the area on the night before her wedding.
Such a sad ending for Tony Hancock , his radio shows were brilliant, I called them the radio versions of The Carry Ons...
Very sad all the good ones go to soon. Great as always paul.
I remeber him from when I was kid he was with Sid James
a true genius of comedy wow what a legend and died strangely i still watch him on telly :)
Tony Hancock's story should be a salutary lesson in life generally, he could not get over the success of his co stars, and when left to his own devices it all went downhill, what he couldn’t see was it was a team effort, and he saw himself as the big star, afterall it was his name in the title, he needed the writers, Sid and Kenneth more than he was willing to accept. Without his team he was a lost soul.
Tony was a brilliant comedian who was ruined by alcohol and his own ego. The decline started when he fired Galton and Simpson, who was responsible for many classic
Hancock skits. His one-man show at the Royal Festival Hall in 1966 makes for heartbreaking viewing. Clearly very nervous, his comic timing deserted him during the debacle
and he slowly declined into alcohol ruin afterward.
Remember him for "The Blood Donor" and his fabulous radio shows. RIP
Liked the vlog from Margaret P
Its funny, I’ve been listening to Hancock’s Half Hour on my early morning walks this week and here you are doing a video on him. Massive fan for years. Thank you😉
Well done paul for seeking him out. Doubt weather he would thank you for it... However, RIP Hancock.
Hi Paul 👋 I'm waiting in anticipation. Greetings from Peterborough my friend 🥰
Tony Hancock was one of the best comedians of the 1950s/1960s. Hancock's Half Hour was compulsive viewing.
Don't matter who it is you make it interesting mate👏 I keep watching u bcus you make all this fascinating for everyone 👍🏻
Good afternoon Paul
How sad. I’m a little bit young to know too much about him, but I think my parents might have watched re runs of his show because I do recall seeing it. How sad he took his own life. We do appreciate you traipsing around the country in this weather. TY. X
Its a dark video, I'd be scared. Poor Tony Hancock, i didnt know he took his own life..rip Tony Hancock, i hope you're at peace xx
Hi Paul. The suffering you have to go through for your Audience. Lol. Was a bit dark, but watchable. Looked a bit of a mess where his Ashes are. Shame. Glad you mentioned the homeless guy. I know you would have helped him if you could. Nice one.
I grew up as a teenager in the nineties watching, amongst many other classic comedy shows, Tony Hancock on vhs thanks to my dad putting them on. It makes me feel a little bit superior in my pathetic little way that I was familiar with TH before the relatively recent renaissance of him in the 2000's.
Yep I have 'Hancock's Half Hour' BBC (1956-1960), 'Hancock' BBC (1961), 'The Punch & Judy Man' film (1962), 'The Rebel' film (1961). And The complete script for Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's film 'The Day Off' starring Hancock, which was written but never filmed.
It's sad that he took his own life at a comparatively young age, and that his mother outlived him. A shame he didn't realise that his eponymous radio and tv shows were team efforts; Galton and Simpson were brilliant writers and the supporting cast was very talented. Anyone watching or listening to old episodes of Hancock's Half Hour will find that the content is clean (there were strict rules on what could and couldn't be broadcast back then).
It's a tragic coincidence that Kenneth Williams also committed suicide (1988) and outlived _his_ own mother.
And you're right, Hancock's Half Hour is squeaky clean with immaculate language. There's no swearing and I don't recall much (if any of it) being sexually suggestive, unlike the later Carry On movies which featured much of the same people.
Thanks Paul very cold morning looking forward to the next one
Loved Hancocks half hour, hope your thawed out now Paul
Please be careful. It’s so sad that people take their own lives. Brought tears to my eyes, I was born in 1968.
Hi paul thanks for this gem Tony was a comedy genius so funny an hilarious both him an sid james were a class act togather Tony's life was a sad one bless him rip Tony appreciate all the hard work an effort you do keeping us entertained big hug big thanks 👍🙌👍👌👌👏👏
Great video.. love a good dark and spooky graveyard video. Sad end for a funny guy bless him
Loved the comedy film the Rebel when he carved the statue Aphrodite by the water hole hehe and had it transported to France and it got knocked into the sea and desolved in water and got it's head knocked off hehe so funny 🤣🤣🤣 lol 😂Thank you Paul your friend Rodney 🙂🙏
Thought you'd be showing it on the "Half Hour" Paul... Looking forward to it mate 😊👍
A friend of mine knew him. We had to call at Eddies on the way to a gig, as my friend had to pick something up from him. He answered the door wearing a pair of slippers (not just slippers..😄) and made us both a cup of tea. He was a really nice guy!👍🏼
Great video, very atmospheric, thanks for your work.
Tony’s blue plaque in Queens gate gardens Kensington. Literally two minutes away Benny Hills plaque Queens Gate. Great laughs from both of them. When I walk past the flats I wonder,did they meet up for a chat ?. Thanks as ever Paul.
Hi Paul , my Dad liked Tony Hancock and visited St Dunstans in Cranford (probably about 20plus years ago ) I remember him being quite disappointed as there was just a plaque at the back of the church with just his name on and actor on it , which makes me think he either missed that stone you showed in video or this was a late addition. Thanks once again for you video and braving the cold weather. I didnt realise he was still quite young , remember being shown The blood donor sketch which stands out amongst his work.
legend paul, there's no comedy now a days to match comedy like this, again thanks for video mate
Thank you for sharing, going out in the cold. Yes I know what it’s like it’s still cold 🥶 took my dog out was freezing and like you said it’s a shame for the homeless people in this weather. Such a shame when you see homeless people nowadays and 🙏🏽Sadie took his own life must’ve been like you said really low to do that 😢you take care keep safe, keep warm and your family drive carefully. 😊👍
RIP
I've never heard of him, but anyway hope he rest in peace.🙏😔 I had to look him up in your description, you did a good job on the bio. Thanks Paul.👍