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Kenneth Horne discovers ‘True Film Star Confessions’ and ‘Hornerama’ probes hospitals.

With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.

Written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

Music from Pat Lancaster, the Fraser Hayes Four and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Variety 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 15 shows survive from the original run of 21 episodes in Series 2. Audio restored using both home and overseas (³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Light Programme in April 1959.