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Episode 15
Episode 15 of 20
Kenneth Horne reveals 'The Kenneth Williams Story' - and 'Hornerama' probes housing. With Betty Marsden. From January 1961.
Kenneth Horne reveals the first words spoken by baby Ken in 'The Kenneth Williams Story'.
Plus 'Hornerama' investigates housing.
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.
Last on
Sun 24 May 2026
04:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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