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From 15/07/1958

Kenneth finally has his request played on Housewives' Choice, and Hornerama looks at 1908. With Hugh Paddick. From July 1958.

Kenneth Horne finally has his request played on Housewives' Choice, and Hornerama looks at 1908.

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 Harry Rabinowitz.

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.

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