Right from a very young age (now 71) this guy was my hero along with Sid James. Well done for telling the interviewer to wait a minute, as you had not finished. Guy was more of an interrogator than interviewer. But such was the style back then and thankfully at least we have this insight, thanks to J Freeman. Tony was a very clever man who knew his limitations but was not happy with them. I was crushed when he left us, even as young as I was back then. Thanks for a lot of fond memories Tony.
I'm 61 and didn't know about Tony at the time, but love all his work now. Watching this interview for the umpteenth time I'm struck by how Intelligent and original thinking he was . Very sad how it all ended up .
Genius is an overused word, but Tony Hancock was definitely a comedy genius. Unfortunately he probably never realised his depth of talent & how much he was loved by the British public. HHH was & still is an amazing & hilariously funny sitcom (especially the radio version which is always on BBC Sounds). Credit must also go to writers Galton & Simpson, & also Sid James too. Without them Hancock was never the same...but his humour is timeless and along with Peter Sellers, Charlie Chaplin & Rik Mayall he’s one of the best comedy actors England has ever produced.
@@MrDaiseymayWhen he answers the question about the basic ingredients for comedy. When he says "...when we attempt to be affected or pompous..." I can hear the accent slightly. th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxGyRzoA8cSrFybYG-LF7zZL9EhnU6GP_W
A very guarded man, he was one of the greatest comedy actors ever. But his extrovert acting hid his insecurity. He was we are told depressive, but he wasn't always. He drank and was a chronic alcoholic that never realised how serious it was like a lot of us
Wow---1960, I remember this series and this particular episode , but didn't think it was so long ago. Many thanks for uploading it. I will become a subscriber.
Apparently his brother said this interview really started him on a bad track of questioning everything he did and comedy was not really good enough for him sadly.
There’s an interesting interview with Rik Mayall on Wogan where he too was coy & reticent on personal matters. They want you to see what they want you to see.
The brilliant 2005 BBC documentary on Hancock notes how excited he was to be asked to do this interview. And that Galton and Simpson found his interview here as rather amusing, seeing the high minded attitude of Hancock in his answers
That's interesting! Did they think he was trying to be intellectual? Or just that he was arrogant? This clip is too short to know how he came across . I'll go see if I can find it in full. My Mon had The Blood Donor sketch on a record, pristine sleeve & condition.
yes, but he becomes a verbal bully when he dosent allow the interviewee, time to finnish answering the qestion. Freeman was also a skilled political Reporter / interviewer.
So sad. It's not like Rowan Atkinson playing Mr Bean, a comic playing himself is much closer to home. The ineffectual idiot he portrayed was really himself "you've always liked on me as a portly figure of fun" he once said in one sketch. No wonder he was depressed. These days we'd understand and be able to help.
Sid said he was in a car in London and there was Tony in the middle of the road looking down and out he stopped the car to look for him Tony was gone sid never seen him again he said it was a big regret he might of helped him..
I don't like his way of interviewing, he talks excessively much that he would not let him fully answer, God has given us two ears and one mouth. Cautionary tale! :)
Thank you. I am a massive fan. Such a tragic ending of a master of comedy. As long as you keep footage like this his memory will live on.
Right from a very young age (now 71) this guy was my hero along with Sid James. Well done for telling the interviewer to wait a minute, as you had not finished. Guy was more of an interrogator than interviewer. But such was the style back then and thankfully at least we have this insight, thanks to J Freeman. Tony was a very clever man who knew his limitations but was not happy with them. I was crushed when he left us, even as young as I was back then. Thanks for a lot of fond memories Tony.
I'm 61 and didn't know about Tony at the time, but love all his work now. Watching this interview for the umpteenth time I'm struck by how Intelligent and original thinking he was . Very sad how it all ended up .
I used to listen to his Hancock's Half Hour every week. Hancock Towers, 27 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam. Priceless
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Genius is an overused word, but Tony Hancock was definitely a comedy genius. Unfortunately he probably never realised his depth of talent & how much he was loved by the British public.
HHH was & still is an amazing & hilariously funny sitcom (especially the radio version which is always on BBC Sounds). Credit must also go to writers Galton & Simpson, & also Sid James too. Without them Hancock was never the same...but his humour is timeless and along with Peter Sellers, Charlie Chaplin & Rik Mayall he’s one of the best comedy actors England has ever produced.
A tragic loss. Such a huge talent.
I don't think I've ever detected his Brummie accent until watching this video. Such a great talent.
and at what point was that ? I'm Brummie born
@@MrDaiseymayWhen he answers the question about the basic ingredients for comedy. When he says "...when we attempt to be affected or pompous..." I can hear the accent slightly. th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxGyRzoA8cSrFybYG-LF7zZL9EhnU6GP_W
Interesting, I can hear it now you mention that. I guess the comic persona was a character voice.
A very guarded man, he was one of the greatest comedy actors ever. But his extrovert acting hid his insecurity. He was we are told depressive, but he wasn't always. He drank and was a chronic alcoholic that never realised how serious it was like a lot of us
It looks as if he was a heavy smoker too
I enjoyed Hancock as a child by his comedy I found sad and tragic sometimes.
But I think that was his point
That's how I see it..Tony's Hancock 'Character' was a chap having to live in circumstances below his spiritual awareness and his intellect.
It's amazing to think he was only 35 there, he could be easily taken for 50.
You may look 👀 65. We can’t see you
Age is a boon
People in those days tended to appear older, than in this day and age
Wow---1960, I remember this series and this particular episode , but didn't think it was so long ago. Many thanks for uploading it. I will become a subscriber.
Apparently his brother said this interview really started him on a bad track of questioning everything he did and comedy was not really good enough for him sadly.
He seemed to be quite happy to talk about his work but really didn't give very much away about himself and his true feelings.
There’s an interesting interview with Rik Mayall on Wogan where he too was coy & reticent on personal matters. They want you to see what they want you to see.
Today's interviewers should take notes from this interviewer on how to be inquisitive without being intrusive.
Tony The Lad. 100 1924/2024❤
The brilliant 2005 BBC documentary on Hancock notes how excited he was to be asked to do this interview. And that Galton and Simpson found his interview here as rather amusing, seeing the high minded attitude of Hancock in his answers
That's interesting! Did they think he was trying to be intellectual? Or just that he was arrogant? This clip is too short to know how he came across . I'll go see if I can find it in full. My Mon had The Blood Donor sketch on a record, pristine sleeve & condition.
Freeman builds up to a crescendo of punches that a prime boxer would be proud of - Hancock's final answer is poignant given his subsequent demise.
yes, but he becomes a verbal bully when he dosent allow the interviewee, time to finnish answering the qestion. Freeman was also a skilled political Reporter / interviewer.
Wouldn’t mind seeing these and others (especially Gilbert Harding) - possible DVD or Blu-Ray release, please?
There are a few editions available on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/p04xgnwc
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He was always looking for a perfection that never existed....
Just a natural and his life was short lived, but I would have liked too have had a one to one regarding his life as I think he put him self down,
I think it is amazing how different his voice is to that of the character of Hancock until he puts a front up in tiny moments.
Just like Steve Coogan vs Alan Partridge, for one of no doubt many other examples
"I don't expect happiness" 😢
BBC CAN YOU PLEASE ADD HANCOCK HALF HOUR TV PROGRAMME ON BBC I PLAYER. AS ALL HANCOCK HALF HOUR RADIO PROGRAMMES ARE ON BBC SOUNDS. THANKS.
Tony Hancock comes across as uncomfortable and overwhelmed by the proceedings.
Did anyone turn down Face To Face
I believe Marlene Dietrich did.
Not necessarily turned down but Albert Finney had his episode withheld from the DVD release
Bur unfortunately a sad ending in Australia
So sad. It's not like Rowan Atkinson playing Mr Bean, a comic playing himself is much closer to home. The ineffectual idiot he portrayed was really himself "you've always liked on me as a portly figure of fun" he once said in one sketch. No wonder he was depressed. These days we'd understand and be able to help.
In them days people had class. What has become of this world?
Tonu hated the interviewer and that much is clear
They became good friends.
No that's not true.
Sid said he was in a car in London and there was Tony in the middle of the road looking down and out he stopped the car to look for him Tony was gone sid never seen him again he said it was a big regret he might of helped him..
I don't like his way of interviewing, he talks excessively much that he would not let him fully answer, God has given us two ears and one mouth. Cautionary tale! :)