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| Beyond Our Ken | ...Classic radio comedy from 1962 starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and BILL PERTWEE with Jill Day and The Fraser Hayes Four. Produced by Jacques Brown.... |
| Conked Out - But Not Forgotten! | ...Interviewees include his widow Joan, Frank Williams, Jimmy Perry, Jonathan Cecil and BILL PERTWEE with an archive contribution from John himself.... |
| Dad's Army | ...BILL PERTWEE (Actor)... |
| Horne Of Plenty | ...A BBC7 special in which former head of radio light entertainment, Jonathan James-moore former Head of Radio Light Entertainment, and much-missed friend and colleague, presents the story of two of BBC radio's all-time best-loved comedies: Beyond Our Ken and Round the Horne. With anecdotes from surviving cast members Ron Moody, BILL PERTWEE and scriptwriter Brian Cooke plus other behind-the-scenes interviews, including reminiscences from Lyn Took and Andy Merriman, this specially-made for BBC 7 programme gives you the chance to hear the first and last editions of both series: Beyond Our Ken (01/07/58 and 16/02/64); Round the Horne (07/03/65 and 09/06/68).... |
| Husky Betty Marsden, The | ...A tribute to Betty Marsden, one of the great British Radio Comedy stars. With Betty Marsden's death in 1988, British comedy and drama lost one of its finest exponents. Her career in radio, television, film and theatre was almost entirely continuous. From her first professional theatre performances in the 1930s to her death in 1998 there was rarely a time when she wasn't performing somewhere in front of a microphone, camera or audience. Chris Neill presents a personal tribute to this remarkable woman, and with the help of BILL PERTWEE and Betty's children tells a touching story of the woman, her life and her work. Betty was an extremely versatile actress who as well as playing serious roles found that she had the gift to make people laugh. Betty was probably best known as part of the team of 'Beyond our Ken' and 'Round the Horne' where she played wonderful larger-than-life characters such as Daphne Whitethigh and Dame Celia Molestrangler. The programme features some wonderful archive material which covers the spectrum of Betty's work and interviews which give a touching personal portrait of her.... |
| It Sticks Out Half A Mile | ...There’s another chance to hear this delightful spin-off from Dad’s Army, also written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles. The war is now over and Arthur Wilson is manager of Swallows Bank. However, peace is shattered when Bert Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition for Frank Pike. The usual suspects John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender, BILL PERTWEE and Vivienne Martin all star.... |
| Not The End Of The Pier Show | ...Pete Mccarthy presents a celebration of the West Pier at Brighton - regarded by many as the finest ever built. Including a guided tour of the still closed pier, the programme charts its vibrant history of performance. Featuring interviews with BILL PERTWEE and Peter Duncan, and rare archive recordings and reminiscences from performers and former employees.... |
| Palace Of Laughter, The | ...Geoffrey Wheeler visits the home of pantomime and a steadfast dance troupe. BILL PERTWEE shares his memories.... |
| Round The Horne | ...Starring Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden and BILL PERTWEE.... |
| Show With Ten Legs, The | ...Alison Steadman and BILL PERTWEE join Eddie Braben for sketches and gags from January 1978.... |
| Sound The Horne | ...The programme includes archive of Kenneth Horne in conversation, along with contributions from author Barry Johnston, actor BILL PERTWEE and comedy writer Mollie Millest... |
| Thoroughly Modest Mollie | ...He is joined by actor Jonathan Rigby, who plays Kenneth Horne in the popular stage production Round the Horne Revisited, and BILL PERTWEE, an original BOK cast member. They recreate some of Mollie's sketches and poems, along with readings from the unique correspondence she shared with Horne over several years.... |