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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 20

4 Extra Debut. Kenneth Horne has a bash at culture exploring the Greek myths, and Hornerama looks at careers. With Kenneth Williams. From 1961.

Kenneth Horne has a bash at culture exploring the Greek myths - the Siege of Troy no less - and Hornerama looks at careers.

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 麻豆社 Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Beyond Our Ken hit the airwaves in 1958 and ran to 1964 鈥� featuring regulars like Arthur Fallowfield, Cecil Snaith and Rodney and Charles.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme in October 1961.

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Restored and remastered by Ted Kendall and Keith Wickham for 麻豆社 Audio.

From 麻豆社 Light Programme) and 麻豆社 Transcription Service recordings for overseas.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 1 Aug 2026 02:30

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  • Fri 31 Jul 2026 07:30
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