Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914) boost with "The Army Game", in which he played the part of Private 'Professor' Hatchett. Loosely based on the film "Private's Progress" (1956), the series followed the fortunes of a mixed bag of army National Service conscripts in residence at Hut 29 of the Surplus Ordnance Depot at Nether Hopping in remote Staffordshire. "I Only Arsked!" (1958) was a feature film spin-off. Hawtrey left the series in 1958. In "Our House" (1960–62) Hawtrey played a council official, Simon Willow. The series was created by Norman Hudis, the screenwriter for the first six "Carry On" films. Hattie Jacques and Joan Sims
Hancock's Half Hour broadcast during the autumn season. Only Sid James transferred from the radio series, although Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques each made a couple of appearances. The television version drew on a stock company of actors, who played different supporting characters in each episode. Semi-regulars included Liz Fraser, John Le Mesurier, Hugh Lloyd, Arthur Mullard and John Vyvyan. The final television series, broadcast in 1961, was retitled "Hancock", as it was shortened from a half-hour to 25 minutes. For this final series Sid James was no longer in the cast, as Hancock had become frustrated with the format. Some of the