Hancock spent a short time in hospital in May 1968, and the producers asked Harry H. Corbett to replace him.
A few days before his death Tony Hancock entered into a depression after learning that his second wife Freddie had obtained a divorce from him on the grounds of cruelty and adultery.
In 1968, Tony Hancock went to Australia to make a TV series, but only 3 episodes were complete before his suicide. This is those 3 episodes edited together and released 4 years later.
It was originally to be called "Hancock Down Under", but that became impossible after his suicide.
Originally, Tony Hancock was contracted to make a series in Australia - consisting of six episodes.