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"Round the Horne": The Complete and Utter History (BBC Radio Collection)
 
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"Round the Horne": The Complete and Utter History (BBC Radio Collection) [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by Barry Took (Narrator)
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Product details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd (7 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0563527935
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563527930
  • Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 12.6 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #28 in  Books > Audio CDs > Radio Shows
    #36 in  Books > Audio CDs > Comedy > Comedy Classic
    #63 in  Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Radio

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Round the Horne was the radio phenomenon of the 60s and remains a bestselling series today. One of the creators behind it all, Barry Took, takes a look back at the history of the programme and relives some of its highlights. This is a fascinating and humorous account from the man who was at the heart of the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'bona' account of this marvellous show, 20 Jun 2002
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This cassette, written and read by the late Barry Took, is both a welcome reminder of the 1960s show Around The Horne for some, and a perfect introduction for others, who, like myself, weren't even thought of when the shows were broadcast.

Barry Took, accompanied by exerts from the show, explains the history of the show, right from its predessor, Beyond Our Ken, which he wrote with Eric Merriman. He goes on to describe specific examples of when they were told to reign in their outrageous humour and talks of each of the performers individually, describing their contributions to the show.

For hardcore fans of Round The Horne or 'younguns' eager to learn about this popular comedy, like myself, this is an absolute gem, and especially touching now that Barry Took has sadly passed away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the nostalgia of Round the Horne, 18 April 2009
By J. Mincham (kings Langley UK) - See all my reviews
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For those who remember creasing up to the broad and original humour of Round the Horne in the second half of the 1960s this pack of three CDs is a must. Barry Took wrote, or co-wrote all the shows and he presents many great excerpts but more importantly, a host of fascinating information about the actors and how the show was developed and produced. These discs are both entertaining and interesting if you have any connection with the great BBC humour of the post war years. Furthermore, echoes of the Kenneths Horne and Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and others are a delight to revisit. Alas, all gone now except for Bill Pertwee (Dad's Army) who still graces us with his presence.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 18 Dec 1998
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This tape which is read by Barry Took is very, very good. It goes into great detail on the lives of all the stars of the radio show, and give interesting insight into radio censorship in the 1960's.

For anyone who is a fan of the classic series, this is a must buy.

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