1956

S5.E1 ∙ The Economy Drive

Thu, Sep 24, 1959

Tony and Sid arrive back home after spending 3 months away traveling Europe, they are greeted at the front door by 400 bottles of milk because Sid forgot to cancel the milk delivery. As they enter the house, Tony finds out that wasn't the only thing Sid forgot to cancel and so decides to go on an economy drive to recoup the losses.

8.8 /10

S5.E2 ∙ The Two Murderers

Thu, Oct 01, 1959

Sid wants to open a fish and chip shop and asks Hancock to invest his life savings. Hancock refuses and their friendship is in peril when both believe murder is afoot.

8.3 /10

S5.E3 ∙ Lord Byron Lived Here

Thu, Oct 08, 1959

Tony's house is falling apart and he can't afford to do it up so with the help of Sid James they plan a way of getting the National Trust to do it up for them by saying Lord Byron lived there but when the trust say no, they decide to turn the home into a museum dedicated to the poet.

8.4 /10

S5.E4 ∙ Twelve Angry Men

Thu, Oct 15, 1959

In Sidney Lumet's classic film, one courageous juror holds out and justice prevails. When Hancock is foreman of the Jury the outcome isn't quite so inspiring.

8.4 /10

S5.E5 ∙ The Train Journey

Thu, Oct 22, 1959

Sid lands Tony the role of Henry V in a festival in Yorkshire. To get there they must endure a long, boring train journey, but as bad as it is for Tony and Sid, spare a thought for the other passengers.

7.8 /10

S5.E6 ∙ The Cruise

Thu, Oct 29, 1959

Hancock and Sid decide to go on a relaxing cruise in search of romance. Hancock becomes convinced the ship is sinking and the captain has to take drastic measures.

7.9 /10

S5.E7 ∙ The Big Night

Thu, Nov 05, 1959

Tony and Sid plan a big night out in East Cheam with two ladies which doesn't pan out as planned after Mrs Cravatte doesn't do her duties as expected, leaving the boys to their own devices.

7.8 /10

S5.E8 ∙ The Tycoon

Thu, Nov 12, 1959

When Hancock's stocks and shares portfolio drops in price, he threatens to kill himself. But Sid points out that the East Cheam Building Society's AGM is this afternoon.

7.3 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Spanish Interlude

Thu, Nov 19, 1959

Hancock threatens to sack Sid as his agent unless he gets him a good part. Sid suggests a European tour.

7.3 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Football Pools

Thu, Nov 26, 1959

Tony is playing for '8 Draws' in the old UK Football Pool much to Sid's contempt. Hancock only needs one more result to go his way to land the huge jackpot but the last game is a late kick off. The late game is Chelsea vs East Cheam United the boys decide to go to the game where trouble ensues as the lads cheer and try to manipulate the teams to get the lucrative draw.

8.2 /10