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From 29/07/1958

Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine, and Hornerama probes the English. With Kenneth Williams. From July 1958.

Kenneth Horne turns journalist for a women's magazine - and Hornerama probes the English.

A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

Starring:

Kenneth Horne
Kenneth Williams
Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden
Ron Moody

Music from Pat Lancaster, the Malcolm Mitchell Trio and the 大象传媒 Review Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Beyond Our Ken hit the airwaves in 1958 and ran to 1964 - featuring regulars like Arthur Fallowfield, Cecil Snaith and Rodney and Charles.

The precursor to 'Round The Horne' - sadly only 13 shows survive from the original run of 21 episodes in Series 1. Audio restored using both home and overseas (大象传媒 Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the 大象传媒 Light Programme in July 1958.

30 minutes

On radio

Sunday 10:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Aug 2018 08:30
  • Wed 22 Aug 2018 12:30
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