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	"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[w:comedy\|comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].		"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[w:comedy\|comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on {{date\|11 March 1960}}, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==

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	[[w:Echo and the Bunnymen\|Echo and the Bunnymen]] wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lady Don't Fall Backwards" as the B-side to their 1990 single "[[w:Enlighten Me (Echo & the Bunnymen song)\|Enlighten Me]]".		[[w:Echo and the Bunnymen\|Echo and the Bunnymen]] wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lady Don't Fall Backwards" as the B-side to their 1990 single "[[w:Enlighten Me (Echo & the Bunnymen song)\|Enlighten Me]]".

	[[w:Pete Doherty\|Pete Doherty]] wrote the song "Lady, Don't Fall Backwards" and performed it for the BBC documentary ''The Unknown Hancock'', screened in 2005.<ref>{{cite web \|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/babyshambles-409-1360455 \|title=Pete Doherty in Hancock tribute \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date= 2005~~-12-21~~ \|website=NME \|publisher= Time Inc. (UK) Ltd \|access-date=2018~~-01-29~~}}</ref> The song appears on his album ''[[w:Grace/Wastelands\|Grace/Wastelands]]''.		[[w:Pete Doherty\|Pete Doherty]] wrote the song "Lady, Don't Fall Backwards" and performed it for the BBC documentary ''The Unknown Hancock'', screened in 2005.<ref>{{cite web \|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/babyshambles-409-1360455 \|title=Pete Doherty in Hancock tribute \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date=21 December 2005\|website=NME \|publisher= Time Inc. (UK) Ltd \|access-date=29 January 2018}}</ref> The song appears on his album ''[[w:Grace/Wastelands\|Grace/Wastelands]]''.

	The quarterly magazine of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society is called ''The Missing Page''.<ref>http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/</ref>		The quarterly magazine of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society is called ''The Missing Page''.<ref>http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/</ref>

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	"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].		"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[w:comedy\|comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==

	Anthony Hancock has taken up reading and claims to be familiar with the works of [[Bertrand Russell]], although in reality his preferred reading matter is [[crime fiction]].		Anthony Hancock has taken up reading and claims to be familiar with the works of [[w:Bertrand Russell\|Bertrand Russell]], although in reality his preferred reading matter is [[w:crime fiction\|crime fiction]].

	He borrows a book from the library, the murder mystery ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' by Darcy Sarto, and back at 23 Railway Cuttings proceeds to provide Sid with a running commentary on the plot whilst reading it. Sid is impatient to know the identity of the killer, but Hancock assures him this is always revealed on the last page. However, when Hancock reaches the end he finds the last page has been torn out. Hancock is initially dismayed but then insists that it should be possible for Sid and himself to work out the identity of the killer using the clues provided by the author - however their attempts at deduction prove fruitless.		He borrows a book from the library, the murder mystery ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' by Darcy Sarto, and back at 23 Railway Cuttings proceeds to provide Sid with a running commentary on the plot whilst reading it. Sid is impatient to know the identity of the killer, but Hancock assures him this is always revealed on the last page. However, when Hancock reaches the end he finds the last page has been torn out. Hancock is initially dismayed but then insists that it should be possible for Sid and himself to work out the identity of the killer using the clues provided by the author - however their attempts at deduction prove fruitless.
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	Returning the book to the library - and angrily denying the librarian's suggestion that Hancock himself is the vandal - Hancock finds out the address of the last reader to borrow the book several years previously, a Mr Procter, hoping that he will know the answer. However it transpires that the page was already missing from the book when Procter read it, and Procter becomes agitated on being reminded of the unsolved mystery.		Returning the book to the library - and angrily denying the librarian's suggestion that Hancock himself is the vandal - Hancock finds out the address of the last reader to borrow the book several years previously, a Mr Procter, hoping that he will know the answer. However it transpires that the page was already missing from the book when Procter read it, and Procter becomes agitated on being reminded of the unsolved mystery.

	Still undeterred, Hancock visits the author's house, only to find a plaque stating that Darcy Sarto has died. Finally he visits the [[British Library\|British Museum]], reasoning that they must have a copy since every book published in the United Kingdom is stored there. At the Museum a copy of ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' is found with all of its pages intact - however, the last page contains not the end of the story but instead a note stating that Sarto died before completing it, and that the unfinished book had been published anyway as being of interest to Sarto's fans. Disgusted, Hancock declares he will never read a book again and will instead take up a new hobby - the gramophone.		Still undeterred, Hancock visits the author's house, only to find a plaque stating that Darcy Sarto has died. Finally he visits the [[w:British Library\|British Museum]], reasoning that they must have a copy since every book published in the United Kingdom is stored there. At the Museum a copy of ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' is found with all of its pages intact - however, the last page contains not the end of the story but instead a note stating that Sarto died before completing it, and that the unfinished book had been published anyway as being of interest to Sarto's fans. Disgusted, Hancock declares he will never read a book again and will instead take up a new hobby — the gramophone.

	Back at home later, Hancock has purchased his audio equipment and Sid returns from having purchased some records, but Hancock is unamused by Sid's choice of music - [[Symphony No. 8 (Schubert)\|Schubert's Unfinished Symphony]].		Back at home later, Hancock has purchased his audio equipment and Sid returns from having purchased some records, but Hancock is unamused by Sid's choice of music - [[w:Symphony No. 8 (Schubert)\|Schubert's Unfinished Symphony]].

	==Decca re-recording==		==Decca re-recording==

	In 1965 [[Decca Records]] produced an audio remake of "The Missing Page", together with a remake of "The Reunion Party" from the same series. These were produced in the style of the [[radio]] shows, complete with an invited studio audience, and released as an [[Gramophone record\|LP]] in 1965. These recordings marked the last time that Tony Hancock and Sid James worked together.<ref>[http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/archives/hancock-on-record-and-cassette-part-2-1963---1966 Tony Hancock Appreciation Society - Hancock on Record and Cassette]</ref>		In 1965 [[w:Decca Records\|Decca Records]] produced an audio remake of "The Missing Page", together with a remake of "The Reunion Party" from the same series. These were produced in the style of the [[w:radio\|radio]] shows, complete with an invited studio audience, and released as an [[w:Gramophone record\|LP]] in 1965. These recordings marked the last time that Tony Hancock and Sid James worked together.<ref>[http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/archives/hancock-on-record-and-cassette-part-2-1963---1966 Tony Hancock Appreciation Society - Hancock on Record and Cassette]</ref>

	== Paul Merton remake ==		== Paul Merton remake ==

	A remake starring [[Paul Merton]] in the Hancock role was broadcast on [[ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] on 23 February 1996 as part of the series ''Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's...''		A remake starring [[w:Paul Merton\|Paul Merton]] in the Hancock role was broadcast on [[w:ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] on 23 February 1996 as part of the series ''Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's...''

	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==

	[[Echo and the Bunnymen]] wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lady Don't Fall Backwards" as the B-side to their 1990 single "[[Enlighten Me (Echo & the Bunnymen song)\|Enlighten Me]]".		[[w:Echo and the Bunnymen\|Echo and the Bunnymen]] wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lady Don't Fall Backwards" as the B-side to their 1990 single "[[w:Enlighten Me (Echo & the Bunnymen song)\|Enlighten Me]]".

	[[Pete Doherty]] wrote the song "Lady, Don't Fall Backwards" and performed it for the BBC documentary ''The Unknown Hancock'', screened in 2005.<ref>{{cite web \|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/babyshambles-409-1360455 \|title=Pete Doherty in Hancock tribute \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date= 2005-12-21 \|website=NME \|publisher= Time Inc. (UK) Ltd \|access-date=2018-01-29}}</ref> The song appears on his album ''[[Grace/Wastelands]]''.		[[w:Pete Doherty\|Pete Doherty]] wrote the song "Lady, Don't Fall Backwards" and performed it for the BBC documentary ''The Unknown Hancock'', screened in 2005.<ref>{{cite web \|url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/babyshambles-409-1360455 \|title=Pete Doherty in Hancock tribute \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date= 2005-12-21 \|website=NME \|publisher= Time Inc. (UK) Ltd \|access-date=2018-01-29}}</ref> The song appears on his album ''[[w:Grace/Wastelands\|Grace/Wastelands]]''.

	The quarterly magazine of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society is called ''The Missing Page''.<ref>http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/</ref>		The quarterly magazine of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society is called ''The Missing Page''.<ref>http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/</ref>

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	"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].		"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson\|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].

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"'''The Missing Page'''" is an episode from the [[comedy]] series ''[[Hancock's Half Hour]]'', starring British comedian [[Tony Hancock]] and also featuring regular co-star [[Sid James]]. First transmitted on 11 March 1960, the show was written by [[Galton and Simpson|Ray Galton and Alan Simpson]], and was produced by [[Duncan Wood]].

== Synopsis ==

Anthony Hancock has taken up reading and claims to be familiar with the works of [[Bertrand Russell]], although in reality his preferred reading matter is [[crime fiction]].

He borrows a book from the library, the murder mystery ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' by Darcy Sarto, and back at 23 Railway Cuttings proceeds to provide Sid with a running commentary on the plot whilst reading it. Sid is impatient to know the identity of the killer, but Hancock assures him this is always revealed on the last page. However, when Hancock reaches the end he finds the last page has been torn out. Hancock is initially dismayed but then insists that it should be possible for Sid and himself to work out the identity of the killer using the clues provided by the author - however their attempts at deduction prove fruitless.

Returning the book to the library - and angrily denying the librarian's suggestion that Hancock himself is the vandal - Hancock finds out the address of the last reader to borrow the book several years previously, a Mr Procter, hoping that he will know the answer. However it transpires that the page was already missing from the book when Procter read it, and Procter becomes agitated on being reminded of the unsolved mystery.

Still undeterred, Hancock visits the author's house, only to find a plaque stating that Darcy Sarto has died. Finally he visits the [[British Library|British Museum]], reasoning that they must have a copy since every book published in the United Kingdom is stored there. At the Museum a copy of ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' is found with all of its pages intact - however, the last page contains not the end of the story but instead a note stating that Sarto died before completing it, and that the unfinished book had been published anyway as being of interest to Sarto's fans. Disgusted, Hancock declares he will never read a book again and will instead take up a new hobby - the gramophone.

Back at home later, Hancock has purchased his audio equipment and Sid returns from having purchased some records, but Hancock is unamused by Sid's choice of music - [[Symphony No. 8 (Schubert)|Schubert's Unfinished Symphony]].

==Decca re-recording==

In 1965 [[Decca Records]] produced an audio remake of "The Missing Page", together with a remake of "The Reunion Party" from the same series. These were produced in the style of the [[radio]] shows, complete with an invited studio audience, and released as an [[Gramophone record|LP]] in 1965. These recordings marked the last time that Tony Hancock and Sid James worked together.<ref>[http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/archives/hancock-on-record-and-cassette-part-2-1963---1966 Tony Hancock Appreciation Society - Hancock on Record and Cassette]</ref>

== Paul Merton remake ==

A remake starring [[Paul Merton]] in the Hancock role was broadcast on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] on 23 February 1996 as part of the series ''Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's...''

==In popular culture==

[[Echo and the Bunnymen]] wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lady Don't Fall Backwards" as the B-side to their 1990 single "[[Enlighten Me (Echo & the Bunnymen song)|Enlighten Me]]".

[[Pete Doherty]] wrote the song "Lady, Don't Fall Backwards" and performed it for the BBC documentary ''The Unknown Hancock'', screened in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/babyshambles-409-1360455 |title=Pete Doherty in Hancock tribute |author= |date= 2005-12-21 |website=NME |publisher= Time Inc. (UK) Ltd |access-date=2018-01-29}}</ref> The song appears on his album ''[[Grace/Wastelands]]''.

The quarterly magazine of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society is called ''The Missing Page''.<ref>http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/</ref>

A full-length novel entitled ''Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'' incorporating and expanding on the material in the television dialogue was published in 2013. Though credited to Darcy Sarto and with a cover closely resembling that which was shown onscreen, it was written by Alex Skerratt with the permission of Galton, Simpson and the BBC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/commerical-releases/books/lady-don-t-fall-backwards |title='Lady, Don't Fall Backwards'|publisher=Tony Hancock Appreciation Society |access-date=10 September 2020}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb episode|0595688}}

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