Hancock & Joan (2008)
March 26, 2008Release Date
Hancock & Joan (2008)
March 26, 2008Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
Ken Stott
Tony Hancock
Maxine Peake
Joan Le Mesurier
Olivia Colman
Marion
Alex Jennings
John Le Mesurier
George Costigan
George
Don Gallagher
Dr. Newman
Lesley Nicol
Nellie
Gareth Tunley
Chat Show Host
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This Movie Is About.
Wiki.
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.
The drama's first broadcast was watched by 709,000 viewers, making it the most watched programme on BBC Four that week. 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.