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Radio 4 Extra,12 Jan 1961,30 mins

SeriesSeries 4

Episode 13

Beyond Our Ken

Available for 21 days

Kenneth Horne tells the story of Hans Liszt – and Hornerama takes a look at British customs. 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 BBC 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. Producer: Jacques Brown First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961

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