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Radio 4 Extra,12 Oct 1961,30 mins

Series Series 5

Episode 1

Beyond Our Ken

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Kenneth Horne has an unusual holiday encounter and Hornerama looks at entertainment - are theatre stars losing their lustre? A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman. Starring: Kenneth Horne Kenneth Williams Hugh Paddick Betty Marsden Bill Pertwee Music from Jill Day, The Fraser Hayes Four and the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Incidental music by Edwin Braden. 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. Producer: Jacques Brown First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1961. *************************************************************************************** Restored and remastered by Ted Kendall and Keith Wickham for BBC Audio. From BBC Light Programme and BBC Transcription Service recordings for overseas.

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