Episode 2
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 Âé¶¹Éç Variety 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.
Producer: Jacques Brown
First broadcast on the Âé¶¹Éç Light Programme in October 1961.
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Restored and remastered by Ted Kendall and Keith Wickham for Âé¶¹Éç Audio.
From Âé¶¹Éç Light Programme) and Âé¶¹Éç Transcription Service recordings for overseas.
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