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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.

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 Fraser Hayes Four and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Variety 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 (´óÏó´«Ã½ Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Charles Maxwell

First broadcast on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Light Programme in November 1958.

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30 minutes

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