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The Marrow Contest
Episode 11 of 12
The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From June 1955.
The green-fingered Lad takes on the authorities to save his pride and joy.
Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's classic comedy about the life and times of Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock.
Starring Tony Hancock.
With:
Bill Kerr
Sidney James
Kenneth Williams
Andree Melly
Announcer: Kenneth Williams
Theme and incidental music written by Wally Stott.
Music recorded by the ±«Óãtv Augmented Revue Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz.
Producer: Dennis Main Wilson
First broadcast on the ±«Óãtv Light Programme in June 1955.
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