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Kenneth Horne is off to the pictures, plus wartime drama in Colditz, and ‘Hornerama’ on TV.

With Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and welcome to newcomer - Bill Pertwee.

Written by Eric Merriman and Barry Took

Music from Pat Lancaster, the Fraser Hayes Four and the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

A madcap mix of sketches and songs, 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 (Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Transcription Service) recordings.

Producer: Jacques Brown

First broadcast on the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Light Programme in March 1959.