The BONUS PAGES Extra Material From THE TONY HANCOCK APPRECIATION SOCIETY - Number 16 - January 2020 In this issue: P1 - Contents P2 - Photo of Tony P3 - Red Barn Quiz Questions - by Lyn Phillips P4 - Tony Hancock iconic photo P5-7 Transcript of Pieces of Hancock Links transcribed by David Parker P8-12 - Pieces of Hancock P13 - Red Barn Quiz Answers - by Lyn Phillips P14-15 Aesop Revisited from Private Eye 1 June 1962 P16-17- Up Pompeii 50th Aniversary Cd and download P18 - The life and Legacy of Larry Stephens nears bookshops P19-21 - The Navy Lark Tour - James Hurn P22-24 - Julian Dutton - Last of the Summer Wine Tour P25-27 - David Benson - Dad’s Army Radio Show Tour P28-29 - @east_cheam_lad‘s Twitter round-up The Bonus Pages - January 2020 - Page 1 A grainy photo from a newspaper article - Sunday pictorial July 23rd 1961 The Bonus Pages - January 2020 - Page 2 Red Barn Quiz by L. M. Phillips I’m sue THAS members greatly enjoyed the autumn reunion at the Red Barn, Blindley Heath, Surrey in October (an event which I hope can be repeated). Before the evening’s activities got underway I spent part of the afternoon ex- ploring the immediate area and this quiz evolved from that, so have a go and enjoy! 1. Approximately in which year was the Red Barn built? 2. What was the Red Barn used for before it became a Pub/Restaurant? 3. Near the turning to the building there is a large yellow notice alongside the road warning drivers of what? 4. What was the name of the previous lady owner who became close friends with tony and Cicely Hancock when the couple moved into the area? 5. Lyn, the above owner’s daughter carried out secretarial work for Tony from time to time. Which comedy writer/performer did she later marry? 6. In which lane is the Red Barn (and Tony’s former home) situated? 7. The Hancock’s purchased their Blindley Heath home in 1957. They called this new address ‘MacConkey’s’ af- ter a doctor who had once lived there, but what was the house called prior to the Hancock’s arrival? 8. On the roof of ‘MacConkey’s’ one can still see an image of an animal carved in stone. What creature is this? 9. A white bas relief positioned above the front entrance of ‘MacConkey’s’ can still be seen from the adjoining road. Whom is this relief supposed to show? 10. Tony always said this bas relief reminded him of whom? 11. In which decade was ‘MacConkey’s’ built? 12. Which nearby town did the Hancock’s have to go to for their main shopping? 13. The Red Barn earned its Grade II listed status in which year? 14. One day following his return from holiday in France, Tony announced he had discovered a French game and suggested this be tried out. What was this game called and in which exact location was it played? 15. Tony loved ‘MacConkey’s’, although sometimes had problems with some of the animal life which he encoun- tered, an issue which found its way into some of the Radio and Television scripts. What was this issue? 16. After her divorce from Tony Cicely moved into a cottage in the neighbouring town of where? 17. True or False: As one enters the Red Barn there is an enclosed lake to the left of the property? True or False: There is a stone carving on the roof of the building similar to the one on the roof of MacConkey’s? True or False: A farm shop is run from the Red Barn? True or False: A nature reserve features in the landscape of the Blindley area? 18. MacConkey’s was sole comparatively recently by a gentleman who had been interviewed by Ben Miller for the BBC documentary ‘My Hero’ shown in 2013. What was this gentleman’s name? The Bonus Pages - January 2020 - Page 3 Jon Street, our digital archivist has pointed out that this photo of Tony (below) is often credited to be from the episode ‘The Cold’, however, upon looking at what’s on the table and the shelf behind him, it appears it’s actually from the chip shop scene in the episode ‘Sid in Love’, I assume the reason he’s looking miserable is he’s trying not to laugh about Sid professing his love for the clippie. Well noticed Jon. Even Hancock aficionados of- ten assume that the picture is from The Cold or The Econo- my Drive. The Bonus Pages - January 2020 - Page 4 Member David Parker has typed a transcript of of the links introducing each segment in the Pieces of Hancock LP. We are very grateful to David. Pieces of Hancock Side 1 – Introduction ........so anyway, I was standing outside this pub minding me own business, watching as the barrels roll down the ladder, when this fella came up to me. Little bloke he was, you know. Glasses, beard, rope sandals, all that. He said ‘Are you one of us?’ Well, you know how it is. Just come out the pub. The warm glow of humanity spreading inside you. I didn’t want to offend the gentleman. I didn't even know who he was. I mean no man is an island, after all. So I said ‘Yes. By all means.’ So, he stuck this banner in me hand and said ‘Hold this brother. We're all behind you!’ and they were. About five hundred of them. Down with the Rent Act. Well, it would have been alright if they hadn't thrown marbles under the hooves of the mounted police. I think that's what really upset 'em. Well, I tried to unload me banner onto a vicar, but he already had two of his own. Then someone belted me round the back of the head with his truncheon and said ‘Go home!’ I said ‘I’m nothing to do with it. I came here to see the walloping - not to take part in it!'. Well, anyway . pardon? Oh! You're ready. Is this close enough? Right. I’ll see you afterwards. No, no, no. Sit down. Sit down over there. It’ll be al- right. I shan’t be a minute. That’s right. I’ll just knock this off. [Clank of bottle against glass and water being poured] I wish they'd get the dust off this water. Now? Right. Ladies and gentlemen. I am very proud to have this opportunity of speaking to you prior to the commence- ment of this gramophone recording. They've allowed me ten grooves starting from when I said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen’ The first excerpt you’ll be hearing, providing of course if this is the side of the record you put on first, consists of two one-act playlets, both of which speak for themselves, and I, for my part, speaking for myself personally, can only say, in the one and a half grooves left to me, that the messages contained therein will, I hope, serve as a timely warning to mankind, that . .[Theme music starts] . the human race must in future, if it is to survive . Hang on! I haven't finished yet. I’ve still got half a groove left! Do you mind! Really, these commercial concerns. One doesn't get treated like this at the BBC. They're gentlemen. The Bonus Pages - January 2020 - Page 5 Side 1 – Excerpt from ‘The East Cheam Drama Festival’ ........so anyway, there I was holding this banner when this other copper comes up to me and he said, ‘Why don't you go home?’ I said ‘Look, I've already got one lump don't you start so . What! Well how I’m I supposed to know it had finished? Why don't you get a red light put in here or something? Honestly. You’d think after all the records they'd made they know how to go about it. Dame Clara Butt didn't have to put up with this sort of thing. She may not have had a red light but at least she had a bloke to tap her on the shoulder and give her the wink. ‘Go on Clara, girl. Have a bash dear. Straight down the horn.’ Here? Nothing! ‘Course I prefer those days meself - the old cylinders. I don't like these flat ones. You can't even make flowerpots out of them these days. Oh well, where were we? Er, yes. Now the next accept is a flashback to my service days. Not exactly as they were but as they should have been. In actual fact I was a corporal and I was very valuable. It was me feet. I had to stick them under the wheels of the Spitfires as they were revving up. Well, you couldn't get the chocks, you see. You couldn't get them. Ah, yes! Many’s the fine summer morning down at Biggin Hill, the cry would be heard ‘Feet away!’ and off they’d roar into the blue sky to do battle with the Hun. Yes, the Battle of Britain ruined my feet. Of course, when they started putting them under Lancasters I turned it in. Half a dozen blockbusters pressing down on your corns. I’m sorry. Not me. Anyway. What you’re about to hear is what might have been if only certain people in high places had had the intelligence to recognize officer material when they saw it. ........so anyway, this copper put a half-nelson on me and marched me up to the station.