Hancock and Joan is a 2008 British biographical television film based on the affair between the comedian Tony Hancock and Joan Le Mesurier, the third wife of actor John Le Mesurier.
It was first transmitted on BBC Four on 26 March 2008 as part of the Curse of Comedy season.
It features Ken Stott and Maxine Peake as the title characters, and Alex Jennings as John.
[2] It was nominated in three categories at the 2009 British Academy Television Awards: best actor for Ken Stott, best actress for Maxine Peake and best single drama.
[5] Other parts of docu-drama were filmed on location around Ramsgate in Chapel Place, South View Road, and Nelson Crescent.