Hancock's Half Hour - No. 60

"THE RADIO HAM"

[ Available on B.B.C. video: "The Radio Ham"; Catalogue No. BBCV4048 ]

HANCOCK'S FRIENDS IN JAPAN

HANCOCK:

Seems ages since I had a natter with old Yoko Suji in Tokyo. I wonder how his wife is, what was her name?: 'Radiant Flower Of The Divine Heavens'. I wonder if her feet are still playing her up?

HANCOCK ON THE RIGORS ON BROADCASTING

HANCOCK:

Right, this is GLK-London to all stations, GLK-London is now closing down, will be off the air for five minutes for a quick cough and a drag. Tiring, this radio lark. How they sit up there in Broadcasting House in evening dress all night long I do not know .....

HANCOCK ON THE COLD WAR

RADIO ANNOUNCER:

"This is 'The Voice Of America' broadcasting to the people of Russia. Here follows a discussion on the American way of life ....."

HANCOCK:

I shouldn't bother, mate, they seem quite happy.