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Beyond Our Ken

Series 4

Episode 8

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Kenneth Horne stars in his vintage radio show. He takes a look at some of the latest film releases starring the likes of "Albert Skinny" and "Trevor Hawkins".

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

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

Incidental music by Edwin Braden

Script by Eric Merriman

Produced by Jacques Brown

First broadcast on BBC's The Light Programme in December 1960. Show less

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