Thoroughly Modest Mollie

Bernard Cribbins pays tribute to Mollie Millest, who wrote scripts for many of Kenneth Horne's radio appearances and eventually became a ghostwriter for the series Beyond Our Ken.

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.

Bernard Cribbins pays tribute to Mollie Millest, who wrote scripts for Kenneth Horne.

Bernard Cribbins pays tribute to unknown comedy writer Mollie Millest, who, as a teenager in the Salvation Army, wrote scripts for shows like 'Much Binding in the Marsh.

As a married woman when her family needed income, Mollie returned to contribute gags and sketches to 'Beyond Our Ken' - as well as ghostwriting articles for Kenneth Horne himself who appreciated her effort.

Bernard Cribbins is joined by actor Jonathan Rigby, who plays Kenneth Horne in the popular stage production Round the Horne Revisited and Bill Pertwee, original cast member of Beyond Our Ken. Together they recreate some of Mollie's sketches and poems, along with readings from the unique correspondence she shared with Kenneth Horne over several years.

Producer Stephen Garner

Bernard Cribbins celebrates Mollie Millest, who wrote comedy material for Kenneth Horne.

Bernard Cribbins profiles Mollie Millest, who wrote many radio scripts for Kenneth Horne and later Beyond Our Ken. From 2008.

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