The funniest man in Britain couldn't outrun his own punchlines.
Screen One biopic detailing the final eight years in the life of comedian Tony Hancock, from the peak of his powers as Britain's number one comedian to his eventual mental, alcoholic decline and suicide in Australia.
Acting
Molina channels Hancock's physicality without mere impersonation.
Writing
Galton & Simpson cameos add painful meta-layer of creators watching their creation unravel.
Production
Gritty 60s Australia feels like purgatory with worse weather.
Director
Tony Smith
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Molina spent months studying Hancock's radio recordings to nail the timing of his silences—not just his delivery.
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