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Hancock and Joan is a 2008 British biographical television film based on the affair between the comedian Tony Hancock and Joan Le Mesurier, the third wife of actor John Le Mesurier. It was first transmitted on BBC Four on 26 March 2008 as part of the Curse of Comedy season. It features Ken Stott and Maxine Peake as the title characters, and Alex Jennings as John. Written by Richard Cottan, directed by Richard Laxton and produced by Simon Heath, it was made by World Productions for the BBC.
Original Release
03/26/2008
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ken Stott | Tony Hancock |
| Maxine Peake | Joan Le Mesurier |
| Alex Jennings | John Le Mesurier |
| Don Gallagher | Dr. Newman |
| George Costigan | George |
| Olivia Colman | Marion |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Billy Marsh |
| June Watson | Lily |
| John Kay Steel | Reporter One |
| Julia Deakin | Landlady |
Directors
Writers
Richard Cottan, Joan Le Mesurier, Edward Joffe
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ken Stott | Tony Hancock |
| Maxine Peake | Joan Le Mesurier |
| Alex Jennings | John Le Mesurier |
| Don Gallagher | Dr. Newman |
| George Costigan | George |
| Olivia Colman | Marion |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Billy Marsh |
| June Watson | Lily |
| John Kay Steel | Reporter One |
| Julia Deakin | Landlady |
| Tom Georgeson | Fred |
| Lesley Nicol | Nellie |
| Oscar Lloyd | David |
| Gareth Tunley | Chat Show Host |
| Peter Sullivan | Edward Joffe |
| David Schaal | Reporter Two |
| Tom Sangster | Floor Manager |
| Shane Nolan | Theatre Technician |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Patrick Spence | Executive Producer |
| Simon Heath | Producer |
| Letitia Knight | Producer |
