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Round the Horne
- The Complete & Utter History
- Narrated by: Barry Took
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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If you love Round the Horne...
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Summary
To mark the 30th anniversary of his death, this audio, narrated by Barry Took and with input from other cast members (Betty Marsden, Bill Pertwee, and Hugh Paddick), marks the phenomenon of Round the Horne.
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- M. Hunter
- 28-08-15
Wonderful Wonderful
If you know and love Round The Horne this is a fascinating and very entertaining listen.
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- DGM
- 07-09-20
excellent episodes with a great narrator
A must have for Round the Horne fans , Barry Took was a perfect narrator.