The series was created by barry took and marty feldman with others contributing to later series after feldman returned to performing and starred kenneth horne, with kenneth williams, hugh paddick, betty marsden and bill pertwee. Round the horne is a bbc radio comedy programme that was transmitted in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The bona world of julian and sandy part 1 of 4 youtube. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over the course of sixteen weekly episodes it carved a niche in the history of broadcast comedy, a sketch show which prodded the boundaries of propriety and innuendo.
Here the entire first series can be enjoyed once again. Meanwhile regular film parodies, spoof sagas and musical interludes peppered the mix. Lewis and the ceremonies of oxford university 19171925. The show ran for four series but ended after hornes untimely death. Meanwhile regular film parodies, spoof sagas, and musical interludes peppered the mix. Barry took had an early career as a standup comedian and sketch writer, which led to his first radio script credit, for beyond our ken. Im julian, and this is my friend sandy the line with which two of the characters in round the horne regularly introduced themselves. Round the horne s01 e07 edwin braden is missing duration. Written as the successor to 7 series of beyond our ken uploaded on here previously round the horne was a further vehicle for successful radio star and full time businessman a director of safety glass company triplex and later managing director of chad valley toys kenneth horne. Round the horne is considered to be one of the most influential bbc radio comedy programmes, comparable to the goon show in its influence on other comedy programmes. Around the horn tv series 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bbc radio 4 extra round the horne, series 1 episode guide. The show was written by barry took and marty feldman, with other writers contributing during the last series after feldman left the show.
Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden and hugh paddick star in 16 episodes of the. Listeners immediately took to the characters introduced, such as julian and sandy, dame celia molestrangler, fiona and charles, and. Div when kenneth horne died in 1969 at the age of 61, he was described as the last of the truly great radio comics. Round the horne was a bbc radio comedy programme, transmitted in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. Round the horne arrived on bbc radio in 1965, bringing laughter to sunday lunchtimes throughou. The first four episodes of the classic radio series. Born in 1907, horne was the youngest of seven children of a congregationalist preacher and mp. Round the horne the complete series one audio british. Over the course of 16 weekly episodes it carved a niche in the history of broadcast comedy, a sketch show which prodded the boundaries of propriety and innuendo. The first episode of round the horne was broadcast on the light programme on 7 march 1965. The series was created by barry took and marty feldman, with others contributing to later series after feldman returned to performing, and starred kenneth horne, with kenneth williams, hugh paddick, betty marsden and bill pertwee. A madcap mix of sketches and songs, it remains as funny today as when it was first broadcast. Classic comedy series starring kenneth horne, kenneth williams, hugh paddick, bill pertwee, douglas smith and betty marsden. Four of the best episodes from the classic bbc radio comedy series, which took comedy to a new level of outrageousness in the late 1960s.
Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, hugh paddick, betty marsden and ron moody star in the surviving episodes from the very first series of the classic weekly show, the forerunner to round the horne. Publication date 19650301 topics bbc radio comedy language english. Pdf round the horne complete series one download full. Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden and hugh paddick star in 17 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy, including the 1967 christmas special. Series 1clissold saga part one, the millionairebroadcast. Round the horne 1965 1968 round the horne was the classic radio comedy that ran for four series of sixty six, thirty minute episodes on the bbc light program now radio 2 from 1965 1968. Round the horne, complete series 1 by barry took overdrive. Listen to beyond our ken on the british comedy channel from the rokit classic radio old time radio network. Find out when round the horne is on tv, including series 1 episode 1. Round the horne, series 1, part 1 the golden age of bbc radio.
He then created round the horne with marty feldman, while on television he wrote for series including bootsie and snudge and the army game. Over the course of 16 weekly episodes it carved a niche in the history of. Pdf round the horne complete series one download full pdf. In a broadcasting career spanning more than 25 years he starred in three of the most popular radio comedy series of all time muchbindingin the marsh, beyond our ken and round the horne. From there he went on to create round the horne with marty feldman, whilst on television he wrote for series including bootsie and snudge and the army game. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden, and hugh paddick star in 17 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy, including the 1967 christmas special. Between 1958 and 1964, beyond our ken lit up the airwaves. With jonathan rigby, robin sebastian, nigel harrison, kate brown. Round the horne wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Round the horne is one of the classic bbc radio comedy programmes. Brian cooke, last surviving scriptwriter of the bbc radio comedy round the horne 19651968, adapts a selection of the original material for tv.
Round the horne series one, part one audio british. The show was created by barry took and marty feldman, who wrote the first three series. Round the horne earned its place in the annals of comedy history, and is fondly remembered today as a groundbreaking series that influenced many more to come. Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden and hugh paddick star in 16 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy. Find out when round the horne is on tv, including series 1episode 1. Oct 16, 2014 round the horne earned its place in the annals of comedy history, and is fondly remembered today as a groundbreaking series that influenced many more to come. Without beyond our ken, round the horne would not have existed. Charles kenneth horne, generally known as kenneth horne, 27 february 1907 14 february 1969 was an english comedian and businessman. It was described in radio times as five characters in search of the authors.
The first episode of round the horne was broadcast on the light programme on 7. Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden and hugh paddick star in 15 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy. Beyond our ken im not at all in love 19580708 series 1, episode 2 beyond our ken im not in love. The first episode of round the horne was heard on 7 march 1965. Round the horne, series 1, part 1 the golden age of bbc radio comedy by barry took, marty feldman, et al. In addition to the 16 episodes of series four, this edition also includes the 1967 christmas special episode cinderfella and the bona history of julian and sandy, in which maureen lipman takes a vada at round the hornes most flamboyant omipalonies. The fourth was written by took, johnnie mortimer, brian cooke and donald webster. Series 1, march 1965june 1965 boxed set ed by horne, kenneth, williams, kenneth, paddick, hugh, pertwee, bill, marsden, betty isbn. Rescued reel to reel tape round the horne april 26th 1968. Round the horne is a bbc radio comedy programme starring kenneth horne, first transmitted in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. Promoting the planned fifth series of round the horne, kenneth horne fell from the stage after suffering a fatal. In addition to the 16 episodes of series four, this edition also includes the 1967 christmas special episode cinderfella and the bona history of julian and sandy, in which maureen lipman takes a vada at round the horne s most flamboyant omipalonies. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup.
He is perhaps best remembered for his work on three bbc radio series. May 10, 2011 a guide listing the titles and air dates for each episode of the radio series round the horne. Round the horne starred kenneth horne, with kenneth williams, hugh paddick, betty marsden and bill pertwee. Recorded at the paris theatre in london and created by barry took and marty fieldman, other writers contributed. Find out when round the horne is on tv, including series 1episode 8. It was transmitted in four series of weekly episodes from 1965 until 1968. This meant that topical gags and home references that may not be understood by a foreign audience were omitted from the original first season script for this new performance. Complete series one march 1965 june 1965 by barry took available from rakuten kobo.
Over the course of sixteen weekly episodes it carved a niche in. The fourth was written by took, johnnie mortimer, brian cooke and. Complete series 2 by barry took, 9781785291098, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The pantomime horse 21st march 1965 the clissold saga. The series was created by writers barry took and marty feldman with other writers contributing to later series after feldman returned to performing. Here the entire first series can be enjoyed once again, along with a pdf booklet featuring cast biographies and a full series history. The cast was kenneth horne the straight man a read more. Buy round the horne, series 1, part 1 the golden age of bbc radio comedy unabridged edition by barry took, marty feldman, kenneth horne, kenneth. Jul 26, 2011 without beyond our ken, round the horne would not have existed. The best of round the horne, equationthis show is an oddity in as much as it was specially recorded for the transcription services of the bbc.
Round the horne arrived on bbc radio in 1965, bringing laughter to sunday lunchtimes throughout the land. Red indians with knight jim bread douglas smith kenneth williams billy two cheeks rambling ted song wrench your. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Amongst a variety of later jobs in front of and behind the camera, took wrote and presented points of view on bbc1 and also chaired bbc radios the news quiz.
Round the horne was the classic radio comedy that ran for four series of sixty six, thirty minute. The complete series 1 by kenneth horne, 9780563535683, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The following list shows the dates of first broadcasts and some of the principal items in each pr. Muchbindinginthemarsh 194454, beyond our ken 195864 and round the horne 196568 the son of a clergyman who was also a politician, horne had a burgeoning business. But the questions most people asked me, as producer of the series, were who plays which. Round the horne was a groundbreaking piece of broadcasting, most famous for its colourful characters, memorable catchphrases, and. Round the horne is probably one of the most successful and best loved radio comedy shows produced by the bbc and after over 50 years, still sounds fresh. The excellent 2004 reenactment of the classic 1960s radio comedy. Kenneth horne, kenneth williams, betty marsden and hugh paddick star in 20 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy.
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