Film Biographies
- Omnibus: Hancock (1985) A BBC documentary which seriously looks at Hancock's life and work, and his legacy. With contributions by Beryl Vertue, Galton & Simpson, Bill Kerr and producers Dennis Main Wilson and Duncan Wood.
- Hancock (1991) A BBC1 'Screen One' production, starring Alfred Molina
- Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) A BBC Four drama about Kenneth Williams, featuring Martin Trenaman as Hancock
- Hancock and Joan (2008) A BBC Four drama, starring Ken Stott.
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