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From 12/11/1958

Kenneth discovers he has an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music. With Kenneth Williams. From November 1958.

Kenneth Horne discovers he's got an ancestor in the navy and 'Hornerama' investigates music.

With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Ron Moody.

Written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

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

Announcer: Douglas Smith

A madcap mix of sketches and songs, 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 November 1958.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Oct 2018 19:30

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  • Wed 17 Oct 2018 08:30
  • Wed 17 Oct 2018 12:30
  • Wed 17 Oct 2018 19:30