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Radio 4 Extra,24 Nov 1960,30 mins

SeriesSeries 4

Episode 6

Beyond Our Ken

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Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the press. A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman. Starring: Kenneth Horne Kenneth Williams Hugh Paddick Betty Marsden Bill Pertwee Music from Janet Waters, The Hornets and the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Incidental music by Edwin Braden. Announcer: Douglas Smith The precursor to ‘Round The Horne’, ‘Beyond Our Ken’ hit the airwaves in 1958 and ran to 1964 – featuring regulars like Cecil Snaith, Stanley Burkinshaw and Rodney and Charles. Producer: Jacques Brown First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

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