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"Round the Horne": The Complete and Utter History (Hardcover)

by Barry Took (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Boxtree Ltd (23 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752221191
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752221199
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 245,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A history, by one of its scriptwriters, of the radio comedy show, "Round the Horne", which was first broadcast in 1958. The book includes accounts of how the shows were written and produced, script extracts, and also four complete scripts which were never used.

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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 review is from: "Round the Horne": The Complete and Utter History (BBC Radio Collection) (Audio Cassette)
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Three hours of laughs, 12 Jul 2009
By C. P. Starkey (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "Round the Horne": The Complete and Utter History (BBC Radio Collection) (Audio CD)
For any real fan of the show this set of 3 discs is definitely worthwhile. It consists of (the late) Barry Took: a) Telling the story of the shows development, and his/Marty Feldmans involvement, b) Outlining how the regular characters came to be developed, and c) Providing some history about the cast. All of this is illustrated by various classic clips from the show, including some I had never heard or had forgotten. Drags a little in places (mainly towards the end), hence the 4 star rating instead of 5, but still a good one for the enthusiasts.
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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
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... Read more
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