Bill Kerr

Tony Hancock's faithful comedic accomplice, Bill Kerr, was a staple presence in the renowned radio series 'Hancock's Half Hour' during the 1950s. Initially, in the inaugural series, Bill Kerr's character was portrayed as the intelligent and perceptive counterpart to Tony Hancock's wit and wisdom. However, as the show progressed, Bill Kerr's character underwent a remarkable transformation, gradually descending into a state of childlike simplicity and naivety, often addressing Tony Hancock with the affectionate yet bewildering term "Tubb". Despite his enduring presence on the radio series throughout its six-year run, which came to a close in the late 1950s, Bill Kerr's character was surprisingly absent from the television adaptation of 'Hancock's Half Hour', which premiered shortly thereafter.