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From 01/10/1958

Kenneth Horne presents The Bobby Beamish Story, and Hornerama looks at advertising. With Kenneth Williams. From October 1958.

Kenneth Horne presents 'The Bobby Beamish Story' and 'Hornerama' investigates the world of advertising.

A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

Starring:

Kenneth Horne
Kenneth Williams
Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden
Ron Moody

Music from Pat Lancaster, the Malcolm Mitchell Trio and the 麻豆社 Review 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 13 shows survive from the original run of 21 episodes in Series 1. Audio restored using both home and overseas (麻豆社 Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme in October 1958.

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