• Date and time: Sunday 8 June 2025, 4pm to 5pm
  • Location: In-person only
    Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York (Map)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

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Event details

Celebrate the comedic genius of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson at a special event showcasing the archive acquired by the University of York in 2024.

Join Gary Brannan, Keeper of Archives and Research Collections at the University of York, for an illustrated talk and explore rare treasures, including original scripts, memorabilia and unseen gems from Hancock’s Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. Discover how these icons reshaped British humour, with a few delightful surprises along the way.

Image credit: Tony Hisgett/Wikimedia Commons

About the speaker

Gary Brannan is Keeper of Archives and Research Collections at the University of York, managing, preserving and promoting access to unique collections for research, teaching, and public engagement.

Partners

The Borthwick Institute for Archives

Venue details

  • Wheelchair accessible