Episode 2

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 BBC 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 BBC Light Programme in October 1961.

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Restored and remastered by Ted Kendall and Keith Wickham for BBC Audio.

From BBC Light Programme and BBC Transcription Service recordings for overseas.