The Curse of Comedy: Hancock and Joan
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Hancock and Joan
- 2.
- Season: 1
- Episode: 2
- First Aired: 3/26/2008
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. Add a recap »
- Writers:
- Richard Cottan
- Director:
- Richard Laxton
- Stars:
- Ken Stott (Tony Hancock)
- Maxine Peake (Joan Le Mesurier)
- Alex Jennings (John Le Mesurier)
- Guest Star:
- June Watson (Lily)
- Geoffrey McGivern (Billy Marsh)
- Tom Sangster (Floor manager)
- Oscar Lloyd (David)
- Don Gallagher (Dr Newman)
- George Costigan (George)
- David Schaal (Sunday Express Reporter)
- Gareth Tunley (Chat Show Host)
- John Kay Steel (Reporter 1)
- Julia Deakin (Landlady)
- Peter Sullivan (Eddie Joffe)
- Lesley Nicol (Nellie)
- Olivia Colman (Marion)
- Geoffrey McGivern (Billy Marsh)
- Tom Georgeson (Fred)
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