From 11/6/1959
Kenneth Horne hits the high notes in a song contest and Hornerama tries to fathom water. With Kenneth Williams. From June 1959.
Kenneth Horne hits the high notes in a song contest and Hornerama tries to fathom water.
A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took
Starring:
Kenneth Horne
Kenneth Williams
Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden
Bill Pertwee
Music from Pat Lancaster, the Fraser Hayes Four and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 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 June 1959.
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