Kenneth Horne, Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick star in 20 episodes of the anarchic 1960s radio comedy.

Round the Horne arrived on BBC radio in 1965, bringing laughter to Weekend lunchtimes throughout the land. It carved a distinct segment in the annals of broadcast comedy, a sketch show which prodded the limitations of propriety and innuendo. At its center was the suave and upstanding Kenneth Horne, around which revolved the multiple naughty personas of Kenneth Williams, Betty Marsden, Hugh about Round the Horne: Complete Series 3: Basic Comedy in the BBC Archives Paddick and Bill Pertwee.

Among the parade of regular characters were Julian and Sandy, the camp couple of relaxing thespians pleased to turn their hands to anything, Rambling Syd Rumbo the musical cordwangler, Fiona and Charles the passionate duo, and J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock the world’s dirtiest guy. In the meantime regular film parodies, spoof sagas and musical interludes peppered the mix.

Across the Horne earned its put in place the annals of comedy background, and it is fondly kept in mind today as a groundbreaking series that influenced many more to arrive. Here the complete third series can be enjoyed once again, plus a PDF booklet offering solid biographies and a complete series background. Duration: 10 hours approx.