Christopher Hancock
Biography: Christopher Anthony Arthur Hancock (5 June 1928 – 29 September 2004) was a British television and theatre actor. He was born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. His brother was actor Stephen Hancock. He and his brother trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He was married to Ann Walford; the couple had two daughters before divorcing. Hancock began acting in the theatre in the 1960s and he had roles in plays such as Richard II and Measure for Measure (both 1965) and the musical Billy (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1974). Description above from the Wikipedia article Christopher Hancock, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 05, 1928
Deathday: September 29, 2004
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Flying Into the Wind
1983-06-26
Flying Into the Wind
Overview: The Wyatts wish to educate their children at home, but the education authorities have other ideas. Moving between 1969 and 1980, we see how this affects the various individuals and attitudes.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-26
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The Fool
1990-12-07
The Fool
Overview: A costume drama / satire about financial skull-duggery, and confidence tricksters in both the upper and lower classes in Victorian London. A working class man impersonates a lord who is supposedly very rich and a financial wizard. As such he is invited to all the best peoples' parties.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-07
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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
1992-12-27
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Overview: A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-27
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Frankie and Johnnie
1986-02-02
Frankie and Johnnie
Overview: When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As he digs deeper into the case, he learns why the kids really died and his knowledge puts his own life at risk.
Genres: Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-02
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Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
1986-09-17
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Overview: Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-17
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Treasure Island
1965-01-10
Treasure Island
Overview: Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-01-10
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Shall I Be Mother?
1983-04-19
Shall I Be Mother?
Overview: Susan and Jenny are aged 13 and 14 and in care. Jenny's mother has died, Susan hasn't seen hers for years. Both influence the close, stormy relationship that develops between the two girls.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-04-19
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