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Hancock & Joan

Joan, a newlywed, becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle with comedian Tony Hancock, who is already married, as her husband John Le Mesurier, an actor, struggles to cope with the situation.

Joan, a newlywed to John Le Mesurier, finds herself drawn to comedian Tony Hancock, who is struggling with depression and alcoholism. Hancock's career is in decline, and he has recently left a rehab center. Joan proposes a deal: if he can stay sober for a year, she will leave John for him. Hancock takes a chance and travels to Australia to film a comedy series, but it ultimately fails, and he takes his own life.

Info about Hancock & Joan

Studio(s): BBC Four

Originally Released: United States, Mar 26, 2008

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Drama