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Tony Hancock
The Publicity Photograph

Single UK 1960 on Pye Records label
Spoken Word (Comedy)

Sleeve notes for Tony Hancock - The Publicity Photograph - (NEP 24170) Mr. Hancock's performance has been described by some critics as the epitomisation of the struggles, frustrations and disillusionments of a romantic in a materialistic society. It has been described by other critics as the epitomisation of the struggles, frustrations and disillusionments of a materialist in a romantic society. Mr. Sidney James, on the other hand, describes him as 'a bit of a twit' which is as good a definition as any. Mr. Hancock is noted as a man who continually lives above his income, which he has to do in order not to starve. His closest friend and associate is the aforementioned Mr. Sidney James. Mr. James is a man of no fixed abode except for significant periods of six months and fourteen days, depending on the condition of the internal digestive organs of the local magistrate. When cornered, he will describe his occupation as a scrap metal merchant, which profession has necessitated three new roofs being put on the local church in the last four years. This record portrays part of the world of Tony Hancock. Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here. ALAN SIMPSON & RAY GALTON

Musicians

	Tony Hancock voc, 1924-1968 GB voice actor, album by
	Bill Kerr , 1922-2014 AU voice actor
	Hattie Jacques , 1922-1980 GB voice actor
	Kenneth Williams voc, 1926-1988 GB voice actor
	Sid James , 1913-1976 GB voice actor
	Ray Galton & Alan Simpson , written by, sleeve notes

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