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Beyond Our Ken

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Kenneth Horne searches for a new house and Hornerama looks at the Rome Olympics.

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

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.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Music from Janet Waters, The Hornets and the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Written by Eric Merriman

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1960. Show less

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