Broadcast between 4th March 1960 and 6th May 1960, this series comprised 10 episodes and all survive in the BBC Archive. The series was broadcast weekly on Fridays at 2030 except episodes 8 - 10 on Fridays 1930. There were no repeats during the run.

Season 5 Episode 1 - The Economy Drive

Hancock and Sid return from holiday to discover that Sid has failed to cancel any deliveries and has left every electrical appliance in the house on. Hancock decides that in order to make ends meet he and Sid must go on an economy drive. But Hancock soon encounters difficulties in the local self service café, and the stairs at home prove problematic as well. Air Date : 25th-Sep-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - The Two Murderers

Sid asks Hancock to lend him the money to open a fish and chip shop but Hancock refuses. Sid tells Hancock that he'll get the money somehow, but how will he do it? Hancock believes that Sid is planning to murder him, but Sid is convinced that his own life is in danger. Air Date : 2nd-Oct-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Lord Byron Lived Here

Hancock's house is falling down and needs a lot of work. In order for the National Trust to renovate it for him he needs to convince them that someone famous lived there. Sid shows Hancock evidence that Byron lived at Railway Cuttings. But is the poet Byron or someone more recent? Air Date : 9th-Oct-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - Twelve Angry Men

Hancock is the foreman of the Jury and stands alone in declaring the petty criminal innocent. But when Sid discovers how much he is earning a day as a juror, he joins Hancock's side and sets about trying to convince the others. Air Date : 16th-Oct-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - The Train Journey

Hancock is faced with a very long train journey to Giggleswick and decides to liven up the journey, but only succeeds in irritating all his fellow passengers. Air Date : 23rd-Oct-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - The Cruise

Hancock goes on a cruise but quickly becomes fed up when the only woman interested in him is large and over-amorous. However, when he becomes convinced that the ship is sinking he soon has other things on his mind. Air Date : 30th-Oct-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - The Big Night

Hancock is really looking forward to a big night out with Sid and two girls. But his preparations turn to disaster when his shirt is ruined at the launderette and his barber doesn't have a steady hand with his razor. Air Date : 6th-Nov-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - The Tycoon

Hancock is on the verge of ruin because his shares have plummeted in value. He attends a shareholder meeting but falls asleep and dreams of Sid who once again twists him. Air Date : 13th-Nov-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Spanish Interlude

Sid is struggling to find work for Hancock and the latest roles he has secured involve Hancock standing in national dress outside Indian restaurants. Hancock decides to try new locations and goes to Spain where he is unsuccessful as a nightclub comic. Penniless and unable to return home, Sid manages to find a new job for Hancock. The question is: how successful will he be as a bullfighter? Air Date : 20th-Nov-1959  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Football Pools

Hancock only needs one more draw to secure the top payout on the Football Pools. As the match is a local one with a late kick-off, Hancock and Sid go along to cheer on each team equally. Air Date : 27th-Nov-1959  Read More