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01011969040620140824 (BBC7)
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The follow up series to Round The Horne kicks off with the first all nude radio show - with a pull-out supplement.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed.

Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

01021969041320140831 (BBC7)
20140901 (BBC7)
20161222 (BBC7)
20230703 (BBC7)
20230704 (BBC7)
A dirty wartime romp and the tale of a naughty gnome.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed.

Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

01031969042020140907 (BBC7)
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20161229 (BBC7)
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20230711 (BBC7)
Meet Varda Marvello the Mind Reader - and the tale of a little bee.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Have a vada at Marvello the Mind Reader, plus a little bee's tale.

01041969042720140914 (BBC7)
20140915 (BBC7)
20170105 (BBC7)
20230717 (BBC7)
20230718 (BBC7)
Movie spoof '2002 A Space Oddity' and the tale of Florence & The Plumber in 'Crackerjackanory'.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Move spoof 2002: A Space Oddity and Crackerjackanory. Stars Kenneth Williams.

01051969050420140921 (BBC7)
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20170112 (BBC7)
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20230725 (BBC7)
On the menu - struggling restaurateurs, Gaston and Jacque - and the tale of orphan Oliver Stick who asks for more...

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

On the menu, the restaurateurs and orphan Oliver Stick.

01061969051120140928 (BBC7)
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20170119 (BBC7)
20230731 (BBC7)
20230801 (BBC7)
Hugh and Joan are none too impressed with The Kenneth Williams Exhibition outside in the foyer...

Starring:

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims are none too impressed with the Kenneth Williams Exhibition.

01071969051820141005 (BBC7)
20141006 (BBC7)
20170126 (BBC7)
20230807 (BBC7)
20230808 (BBC7)
Kenneth Williams tells all in his new book, plus spicy goings on in Mexico.

Starring:

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

01081969052520141012 (BBC7)
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20170202 (BBC7)
20230814 (BBC7)
20230815 (BBC7)
Kenneth Williams' admirers are set to meet, some nautical polari - and it's murder in San Francisco.

Starring:

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

The Kenneth Williams admiration club is set to meet, and it's murder in San Francisco.

01091969060120141019 (BBC7)
20141020 (BBC7)
20170209 (BBC7)
20230821 (BBC7)
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The Kenneth Williams Awards and some magical revelations from a couple of bona conjurers!

Starring:

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

01101969060820141026 (BBC7)
20141027 (BBC7)
20170216 (BBC7)
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20230905 (BBC7)
Happy campers on holiday - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Happy campers - and Tarzan swings in with Jane and Cheetah.

01111969061520141102 (BBC7)
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20170223 (BBC7)
20230911 (BBC7)
20230912 (BBC7)
The cast indulge in some ancestry one-upmanship - and a highway robbery romp in 'The Adventures Of Dando Tweakshaft'.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

A highway robbery romp, and some ancestry one-upmanship between Kenneth, Hugh and Joan.

01121969062220141116 (BBC7)
20141117 (BBC7)
20170302 (BBC7)
20230918 (BBC7)
20230919 (BBC7)
The serialised War Memoirs of Kenneth Williams - and: rev up with bona racing drivers, Ben and Hur!

Starring:

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Rev up with bona racing drivers Ben and Hur! Stars Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick.

0113 LAST1969062920141109 (BBC7)
20141110 (BBC7)
20170309 (BBC7)
20230925 (BBC7)
20230926 (BBC7)
Problem corner - blast off into space the bona way!

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Myles Rudge

With the Max Harris Group.

Blast off into space the bona way! Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims.

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20170727 (BBC7)
20170729 (BBC7)
20240617 (BBC7)
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A bijou male voice choir present their bona repertoire.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round the Horne were axed.

Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

With the Max Harris Group.

A bijou male voice choir present their bona repertoire. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From April 1970.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round the Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

02021970042620141130 (BBC7)
20141201 (BBC7)
20170803 (BBC7)
20240624 (BBC7)
20240625 (BBC7)
Crackanory, Feeble Fables, and the television industry is exposed in The Smith Report.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

The TV industry is exposed in 'The Smith Report'. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From April 1970.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

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Money worries for Sid and Rita, and the Smith Report investigates travel - does it get you anywhere?

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round the Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

The team investigate travel - does it get you anywhere?

Money worries for Sid and Rita, and the Smith Report investigates travel - does it get you anywhere? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

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A waltz from the bona singers, a lovers' tiff, and does education add up?

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round the Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

A waltz from the bona singers - and does education add up? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

02051970051720141221 (BBC7)
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Two Hell's Angels woo a waitress, and love is in the air in the Smith Report.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Two Hells Angels woo a waitress - and love is in the air. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

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A paralytic stuntman in a shock Smith Report - and war prisoners outfox the Nazis.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

A paralytic stuntman, and war prisoners outfox the Nazis.

A paralytic stuntman, and war prisoners outfox the Nazis. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

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A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' five top pop songs.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

A bona ballet tune, and the criminals' top pop five. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From May 1970.

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A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is fully exposed.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round the Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed.

A cigarette girl's burning lust, and BBC Radio is exposed. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

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Changing the lodger - and is marriage all wedded bliss?

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss?

Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970.

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

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Bona news about a new LP - and who killed Cock Robin?

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Bona news about a new LP, and who killed Cock Robin?

Starring:

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Bona news about a new LP, and who killed Cock Robin? Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970.

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A poetic young talent - and the funny business of commerce.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

A poetic young talent, and the funny business of commerce.

A poetic young talent, and the funny business of commerce. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970.

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Snow White gets saucy - and cinema as never seen before.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1970.

Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before.

Snow White gets saucy, and cinema as never seen before. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From June 1970.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

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Bona news on the Isle of Man - and it all ends with a special anthem.

Starring:

Kenneth Williams

Hugh Paddick

Joan Sims

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Announcer: Douglas Smith

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.

Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem. Stars Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims. From July 1970.

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Bona news on the Isle of Man - and it all ends with a special anthem.

Starring Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims and announcer, Douglas Smith.

After the unexpected death of Kenneth Horne in 1969, plans for the next series of Round The Horne were axed. Instead - using an old catchphrase of Kenneth Williams as a series title - Kenneth joined Hugh Paddick to continue the comedy tradition and was also reunited with his 'Carry On' film co-star Joan Sims.

Written by Myles Rudge, David Cumming and Derek Collyer.

With the Max Harris Group.

Bona news on the Isle of Man, and it ends with an anthem.