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Kenneth Horne takes his two nephews to the zoo and ‘Hornerama’ investigates Holidays. With Kenneth Williams. From July 1959.

Kenneth Horne takes his two nephews to the zoo and ‘Hornerama’ investigates Holidays.

A madcap mix of sketches and songs written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

Starring:

Kenneth Horne
Kenneth Williams
Hugh Paddick
Betty Marsden
Bill Pertwee

Music from Pat Lancaster, the Fraser Hayes Four and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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.

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 (ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Light Programme in July 1959.

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