Beyond Our Ken

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Classic BBC comedy - precursor to 'Round the Horne' - with Kenneth Horne and company.

Classic BBC comedy - precursor to 'Round the Horne' - starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.

Beyond Our Ken: Series 4: Episode 8

Episode 8

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Beyond Our Ken, Series 4, Episode 8

Film clips and reviews, songs, sketches and a documentary.  With Kenneth Horne. From 1960.

Albert Skinny on Picture Go Round and Hornerama takes a look at our public services.  Stars Kenneth Horne.  From 1960.

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.

Beyond Our Ken: Series 4

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Classic BBC comedy - precursor to 'Round The Horne' - with Kenneth Horne and company.

Classic BBC comedy - precursor to 'Round The Horne' - starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.

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