Episode 2
Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes the world of showbiz. With Kenneth Williams. From April 1960.
Kenneth Horne is off to Switzerland - and 'Hornerama' probes the world of showbiz.
With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Bill Pertwee.
Written by Eric Merriman.
Music from Pat Lancaster, the Fraser Hayes Four and the Â鶹Éç Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.
Announcer: Douglas Smith
A madcap mix of sketches and songs, 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 15 shows survive from the original run of 21 episodes in Series 2. Audio restored using both home and overseas (Â鶹Éç Transcription Service) recordings.
Producer: Jacques Brown
First broadcast on the Â鶹Éç Light Programme in April 1960
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