Hancock and Joan

British TV series or programme

Hancock and Joan

Genre| Biographical drama
Written by| Richard Cottan
Directed by| Richard Laxton
Starring|

* Ken Stott
* Maxine Peake
* Alex Jennings

Country of origin| United Kingdom
Original language| English
Production
Executive producer| Patrick Spence
Producer| Simon Heath
Running time| 90 minutes
Production company| World Productions
Original release
Network| BBC Four
Release| 26 March 2008 (2008-03-26)

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.[1]

The drama's first broadcast was watched by 709,000 viewers, making it the most watched programme on BBC Four that week.[2] It was nominated in three categories at the 2009 British Academy Television Awards: best actor for Ken Stott, best actress for Maxine Peake and best single drama.[3][4]

## Cast

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* Ken Stott as Tony Hancock
* Maxine Peake as Joan le Mesurier
* Alex Jennings as John le Mesurier
* George Costigan as George
* Olivia Colman as Marion
* Lesley Nicol as Nellie
* Tom Georgeson as Fred
* Peter Sullivan as Edward Joffe

## Filming locations

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Filming was conducted at Broadstairs with its sandy beaches, promenade and sea views, and traditional ice cream parlour Morelli's was also used as a filming location.[5] Other parts of docu-drama were filmed on location around Ramsgate in Chapel Place, South View Road, and Nelson Crescent.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Ken Stott to play Tony Hancock in new BBC Four drama". BBC Press Office. 23 November 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
2. ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". BARB. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
3. ^ Hemley, Matthew (24 March 2009). "BBC4′s Hancock and Joan picks up three Bafta nominations". The Stage. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
4. ^ "Bafta TV Awards 2009: The winners". BBC News. 26 April 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
5. ^ Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Hancock and Joan".
6. ^ Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Hancock and Joan".

## External links

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* Hancock and Joan at BBC Online
* Hancock and Joan at BBC Online
* Hancock and Joan at IMDb

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Films directed by Richard Laxton

* Life and Lyrics (2006)
* Grow Your Own (2007)
* Hancock and Joan (2008)
* An Englishman in New York (2009)
* Burton & Taylor (2013)
* Effie Gray (2014)

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