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Episode 6

Episode 6 of 20

Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the press. Stars Kenneth Horne. From November 1960.

Desert island doings for the "Swiss Family Horne" - and 'Hornerama' probes the press.

A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman.

Starring:

Kenneth Horne
Kenneth Williams
Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden
Bill Pertwee

Music from Janet Waters, The Hornets and the Âé¶¹Éç Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Incidental music by Edwin Braden.

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.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the Âé¶¹Éç Light Programme in November 1960.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 5 Apr 2026 04:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Oct 2020 08:00
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  • Sat 4 Apr 2026 09:30
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  • Sun 5 Apr 2026 04:30