Beyond Our Ken - Dr Yes

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Beyond Our Ken – Dr Yes

Date: March 12, 2026
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode revisits the golden era of radio comedy with an airing of "Beyond Our Ken" – specifically, the James Bond parody episode titled "Dr Yes." Packed with British wit, wordplay, and continually breaking the fourth wall, the episode takes listeners on a wild spy spoof adventure featuring Kenneth Horne and the classic ensemble. In addition to the “Dr Yes” sketch, the show transitions into its Hornarama documentary segment, a panel show parody exploring books and the public’s reading habits.

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Key Discussion Points and Sketch Breakdowns

1. Opening Scene: The Secret Service Office (00:52–02:51)

• Main Characters: Kenneth Bond (“O-O-7”), Mr. M, Ms. Q
• Summary: The episode opens in a Bond-esque fashion: Kenneth Bond reports to Mr. M and meets Ms. Q, immediately engaging in a string of sexual innuendos and puns.
• Notable Moment:
  • [01:06]
    • Ms. Q: "I've never been kissed like that before."
    • Kenneth Bond: "I expect the rest of your life will be an anticlimax."
• Assignment: Bond is given a dangerous mission to Jamaica after agent 248 (and the previous 247) disappear on Crab Cay Island.

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2. Nightclub in Jamaica and Strange Ways’ Demise (02:54–05:00)

• Characters: Bond, Strange Ways (his contact)
• Classic Parody Setup: In classic noir fashion, Bond visits a seedy nightclub where he meets his contact, Strange Ways.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [03:55]
    • Bond (re: a female contact): “What’s her name?”
    • Strange Ways: “No, no, listen carefully...”
  • Comic suspense as they play with poisoning/assassination tropes, ending with a bit about coffee having no sugar rather than poison.
• Murder on Cue:
  • Strange Ways is shot with a silencer ([04:45]–[05:00]), leading to a meta joke about sound effects:
    • Bond: “Oh, thank goodness. I thought the sound effects plug had slipped up.”

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3. The Eiderdown Encounter & Beach Girl (05:00–06:54)

• Bond returns to his hotel, finds a woman in a bikini (“Bicky”), and exchanges classic flirtatious banter.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [05:51]
    • Bond: “But why are you wearing it?”
    • Woman: “I have been collecting seashells and I landed up on Crab Key.”
  • Their chemistry is dense with double entendres, keeping with the spoof's playful tone.

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4. Infiltration of Crab Cay Island (06:54–09:50)

• Bond and the woman sneak onto Crab Cay, only to be captured and taken via lift to an underwater city.

• Introduction of the Villain:

  • [08:46]–[09:06]
    • Bond (to villain): “So, at last, Doctor. Yes. We come face to face.”
    • Dr. Yes (breezy): “Yeah, good morning. It’s a lovely morning, isn’t it?”
    • Bond: “You are the infamous Doctor.”
    • Dr. Yes: “Yeah, that’s right.”
    • Bond: “Well, I’d like a second opinion.”

• Dr. Yes’s Evil Plan:

  • Plans to conquer the world with the press of a red button (giant Bond trope taken to knowingly silly extremes).
  • [09:22]
    • Dr. Yes: “And then I will have power. Power, do you hear? Power. Power.”

• Bond Thwarts Dr. Yes:

  • Lights flicker, chaos ensues, and Bond escapes.

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5. Return to London – Debrief (10:02–10:37)

• Bond is welcomed back.
• Notable Quotes:
  • [10:10]
    • Mr. M: “And what became of Dr. Yes?”
    • Bond (deadpan): “I strangled him. With my conservative club tie, you mean. Yes. He’s never had it so good.”

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6. The Fraser Hayes Four – Song Interlude (10:37–12:39)

• Musical Number: “Just In Time” performed in lush harmony, serving as a tongue-in-cheek reward for Bond’s ‘secret agents.’
• Fun, light, and in keeping with the era’s musical radio traditions.

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7. Hornarama Documentary Feature – Panel Parody on Books (12:46–19:43)

• Introduction: Parody of a high-minded documentary on books, veering immediately into absurd and saucy territory.
• Key Interview:
  • Ruby M. Chatterton, author of sensationally “filthy” novels.
    • [13:24]
      • Host: “How would you describe them yourself?”
      • Chatterton: “Filth. Filth. Unadulterated filth. That’s what they are. That’s the stuff that sells.”
    • Her real name is “Gladys Cartwright.”
• Panel Discussion:
  • A motley panel of “experts” (spoofing BBC panel quiz shows).
  • Panelists:
    • Mike Tartan, Ricky Livid (recording idol), Fanny Haddock (culinary queen), Arthur Fallowfield (parody farmer).
  • Notable Exchange:
    • [17:17]
      • Host: “Let’s hear from you, Ricky? Livid.”
      • Ricky: “Yeah. I have read a book.”
      • Host: “What was that?”
      • Ricky: “Well, I think it was a blue one, but I mean, once you’ve read one, you’ve read them all, ain’t you?...I have read other things like autograph books and a telephone directory. Some good numbers in that.”
    • [18:37]
      • Fanny Haddock: “As a matter of fact, I just read a most marvelous mystery book full of red herrings and it kept me guessing from start to finish.”
      • Host: “What was it called?”
      • Fanny: “The Railway Timetable.”
    • [19:22]
      • Arthur Fallowfield: “Well, I’m quite partial to a good who done it? I suppose my favourite of all time is Forever Amber.”
      • Host: “That’s not a who done it?”
      • Arthur: “You’re right there. It’s more of a case who didn’t do it?”
• Closing Gag:
  • The host says goodbye with a delightfully groaning joke about missing grass and feeling “forlorn” ([19:43]).

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• "[01:13] Ms. Q: 'Oh7. I've never been kissed like that before.'
  Kenneth Bond: 'Yes, I expect the rest of your life will be an anticlimax.'"
• [04:53] Bond (meta-joke): “Oh, thank goodness. I thought the sound effects plug had slipped up.”
• [09:06] Bond: "I'd like a second opinion." (after Dr. Yes declares himself)
• [13:24] Ruby M. Chatterton: “Filth. Filth. Unadulterated filth. That's what they are. That's the stuff that sells.”
• [17:20] Ricky Livid: “Well, I think it was a blue one, but I mean, once you’ve read one, you’ve read them all, ain’t you?”
• [18:37] Fanny Haddock: “The Railway Timetable.” (on her favorite red herring mystery)
• [19:28] Arthur Fallowfield: “Forever Amber....It’s more of a case who didn't do it?”

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Takeaways

• Classic Comedy: The episode is a showcase of mid-century radio’s clever wordplay, parody, and ensemble humor. The Bond spoof is packed with double entendres, puns, and genre-bending meta moments.
• Britishness: The humor is distinctly British—deadpan, self-referential, and constantly poking fun at itself and popular culture of the time.
• Musical Breaks: The inclusion of a live harmony number speaks to the variety-show nature of golden age radio.
• Satire of Modern Life: The Hornarama panel lampoons both literature and radio quiz shows, providing a surreal but sharp send-up of media and reading culture.

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Recommended Listening Segments

• Opening Bond parody (00:52–03:27)
• Nightclub reveal and murder gag (03:40–05:00)
• Bond meets villain Dr. Yes (08:48–09:44)
• Hornarama book panel parody (12:46–19:43)

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Feel free to revisit these classic sketches to appreciate the rapid-fire jokes, playful meta-humor, and the improvisational spirit of a bygone radio era.

Transcript

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[Narrator/Contact]

Isn't there any dialogue this week?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Our story starts in London in the office of secret service chief, Mr. M. Come in. Kenneth Bond reporting. Oh, hello, Mr. M. Ah, 007.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Have you met Ms. Q?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

No, but I just ran into W.C.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Hello, 007.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh please, you can call me O. Come here, Ms.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Oh7. I've never been kissed like that before.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes, I expect the rest of your life will be an anticlimax.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Honestly, Oosm. You seem to have got away with women.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Well, I haven't got away with many lately. You sent for me, sir?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Yes, Bond. Your last assignment. The case of the up pointed spike. You rather fell down on it, didn't you?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I'm sorry, sir.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Well, Bond, as it happens, I've got another assignment. Boyle, you most dangerous one yet. In fact, there's precious little chance of you coming out of it alive.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Well, Mr. M, can't you see by my face that I'm ready to go?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Yes, it has turned green.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Just tell me what I have to do, Sir.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Well, our agent 248 has mysteriously disappeared in Jamaica. So have the other 247. I want you to replace him. Find out what's going on there. Get a plane.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Mr. M. Yes.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

Look.

[Narrator/Contact]

Where?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Under the desk. Ten little blobs of blood and they're moving.

[Narrator/Contact]

What? Ten little.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Ms. Q, either put your shoes on or stop wiggling your toes. Now then, Bond, I want you on the next plane to Kingston, Jamaica.

[Narrator/Contact]

Kenneth Bond to Jamaica.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

Come.

[Narrator/Contact]

With Savile Row suit and shoulder holster gun, he found many mysteries that did perplex. But he found also plenty of time.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes, thank you very much. I arrived in Kingston and that night made my way to a dingy nightclub. Inside, groups of shifty looking men sat drinking and playing cards in the smoke filled atmosphere looked like a coffee break of the variety orchestra.

[Narrator/Contact]

A waiter.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Buttonhole me a table for once, sir.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Follow me.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Here we are.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Just by this hole in the carpet you can see the floor Show.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

It's just starting now. Jolly nice, Harry.

[Narrator/Contact]

Excuse me. Are you Kenneth Barnes?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes. Who are you and what you want?

[Narrator/Contact]

Strange ways.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes, I'm sure you have, but who are you?

[Narrator/Contact]

Strange ways. That's my name. I'm your contact.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh, good. Sit down, have a drink.

[Narrator/Contact]

Just coffee for me. Bond, I'm onto something out here.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

What's her name?

[Narrator/Contact]

No, no. Listen carefully. Just off the coast there's an island. It's called Crab Cay. There's some strange activity going on on the island. Some vast and sinister undertaking controlled by one man. A man who calls himself. Doctor.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

Yes?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

No.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yes. But, Bond, only I know his true identity. I and one other.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Who's that?

[Narrator/Contact]

Him and the terrible secret of Crab Cay Island. In the coffee. The coffee.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

What is it?

[Narrator/Contact]

No sugar. That was close.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Strange ways. If there's something I ought to know, you must tell me.

[Narrator/Contact]

I will, Bond, I will. The secret of Crab Cay Island. I've been shot.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

But how?

[Narrator/Contact]

The gun was fitted with a silencer.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh, thank goodness. I thought the sound effects plug had slipped up. Strangeways. Strange ways.

[Narrator/Contact]

Good, Bond, I'm going fast.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh, good. We don't want any of your long, drawn out, dying bits again. I paid for the drinks and left. I went back to my hotel and up to my room. I opened the door, and there, stretched out across the bed, was an eider.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

Down.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I undressed, got into my pajamas, and just as I was getting into bed, I saw her. She was standing by the window. Tall, slender, alluring.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

You must help me. They're after me.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I'm not surprised.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

No, no, no. You don't understand. I know too much.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

No wonder they're all after you. Especially in that swimming costume.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Oh, you like my Bicky?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Bicky?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

That short for bikini?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes, I was just thinking that myself. But why are you wearing it?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

I have been collecting seashells and I landed up on Crab Key.

[Narrator/Contact]

Crab Key?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

I thought that would interest you. You see.

[Narrator/Contact]

Don't move.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Stand.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

What is it?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Nothing. Nobody goes to sleep when we're on. Now, tell me, Tell me, how can I get to this mysterious island?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

I have a boat. Meet me in the morning and I will take you there. Would you be willing to come across?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

It's funny. I was just going to ask you that.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

Please.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

I'd better go now.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

Must you go?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Well, I can't very well stay here. You're in your pajamas.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh, don't let that worry you. I can soon take him off.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

No, no, no, please, no, no. I'll go till the morning, then. Good night. Sleep well.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I went to bed and slept well, apart from a slight disturbance when a tarantula spider crawled onto my pillow. But I was ready for it. I'd seen the film. Next morning. Next morning I met the girl at the harbor and we rode across to Crab Cay Island. Well, we'll leave the boat here, I think. Come on.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Be careful, the island is heavily guarded.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

We might even.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Okay, stay right where you are.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Both of you.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

God, sir.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

What a hideous creature. No nose and hair all over his face. I am standing with my back turned.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

You.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Okay?

[Narrator/Contact]

Okay.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Behind you.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

There's someone else.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Correct. All right, drop them. I beg your pardon? The guns. Throw them down. You made a very grave mistake in coming here.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

No one who has been here has ever gone back.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Run, Void I'll.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

You swines.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

Oh, my head.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Where am I? Small Roman. Look, the ceiling is coming down towards us.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

We're in a lift.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Where are you taking us?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

To a city beneath the sea.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Oh, fantastic. Empire ruled over by the notorious Doctor.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes. There's something very strange going on. What's the foot? 12 inches. Thank you.

[Narrator/Contact]

Here we are.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

All right, Bond, you and the girl wait here.

[Narrator/Contact]

Doctor.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Will be along in a moment.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I wonder if.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Look, over there. That panel in the wall, it's opening.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

There's somebody stepping out.

[Narrator/Contact]

Doc.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

It's him. Doctor.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yes.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

So, at last, Doctor. Yes. We come face to face.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yeah. Good morning. It's lovely. Morning, isn't?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

You are the infamous Doctor.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yeah, that's right.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yeah, well, I'd like a second opinion.

[Narrator/Contact]

No, don't be like that. You are very foolish to meddle in my affairs, Mr. Bond.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Well, tell me about your affairs.

[Narrator/Contact]

We're just good friends.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Just what are you doing on Crab Cay Island?

[Narrator/Contact]

I've conceived a fiendish, devilish plane. You see this red button? I've only got to press that and conquer the world. And then I will have power. Power, do you hear? Power. Power.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

Ah.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

No.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Stop messing about.

[Narrator/Contact]

Oh, yeah. That's ny line.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

You never get away with it.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

Oh, yes, I will.

[Narrator/Contact]

Just watch. Now, 1, 2, 3.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

The lights.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

The lights.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Well done, Bond, and welcome back to London. So you stopped the destruction of the world and managed to escape?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Yes.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

And what became of Dr. Yes?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I strangled him. With my conservative club tie, you mean. Yes. He's never had it so good. Now, here are four secret agents ready to decode a song called Just In Time. It's The Fraser Hayes 4.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

It was my lucky day it was my very lucky day it was my most fortunate day Just in Time bop. I found you just in time to flop. Before you came My time was running low. Pop five.

[Narrator/Contact]

I was lost.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

The losing dice were tossed. My bridges all were crossed. Nowhere to go now you're here and now I know just where I'm going. No more doubt down appear. I found my way and love came just in time. You found me just in time. You changed my lonely life that lovely day. It was my lucky day. It was my very lucky day. I've been hanging around boundless times. I've been waiting right for you. It was my lucky day. Got me down, I didn't know what to do then it happened just in time. I found you just in time. Before you came. My time was running low. I was lost the losing dice were tossed. My bridges all across Nowhere to go now you're here and now I know just where I'm going. No more doubt or fear. I found my way. Love came just in time. You found me just in time. You changed my lonely life that lovely day. You changed my life. How you changed my lonely life. You sure changed my lonely life.

[Narrator/Contact]

Lovely day.

[The Fraser Hayes 4 / Singer]

Just in time.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

And so to the Kenneth Horn documentary feature, Hornarama.

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

Yes.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Once again, Kenneth Horn and his team of investigators bring you a factual report on topics of immediate interest. And this week we present a close up on books. What the public is reading and they ought to be ashamed of themselves. Well, now, first of all, let's have a word with someone we've spoken to before in the past. Author of the sensational novel Return to Paddington Place, Ruby M. Chatterton. How do you do?

[Narrator/Contact]

Thank you. How do you do? Nice of you to ask.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

It's a pleasure to have you here. Now then, we all know that you write a particular kind of romantic novel.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yes.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

How would you describe them yourself?

[Narrator/Contact]

Filth. Filth. Unadulterated filth. That's what they are. That's the stuff that sells.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I see. Now, they made a film of Return to Paddington. Yes. Now, I believe that you've now written a follow up to that.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yes, that's right. Follow up. Yes, I have. As a matter of fact, I got the idea from the film version of the first book.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

And what is your new book called?

[Narrator/Contact]

It's Carry On, Paddington Place.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

And what's that about?

[Narrator/Contact]

More filth.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

All right, then. Now, before you go, obviously Ruby. Ruby M. Chatterton is just a pen name, of course.

[Narrator/Contact]

Yes, that's just the name I write my books under.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Well, now, would you mind telling us your real name?

[Narrator/Contact]

Not at all. It's Gladys Cartwright.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Finally, we turn to our panel of experts in Hornarama who are waiting to discuss a random question on this week's topic. Top of the table in the trailing mike tartan rife Hobbitson.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Good evening and a special hello to the ein folk of my wealthy homeland.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Wealthy. Of course, you've heard of our Bunny Bunny Banks. Next, our recording idol. In fact, he hasn't done much for some time. Ricky.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Livid. Hello, Nat. And it's been a very good year for girls.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Is that your latest rec?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

No, no, it's a statement of fact. Well, you know, I mean, when you're someone like me, I mean, you get mobbed by the birds and that and they tear your buttons off and they try to grab a lock of your hair as a souvenir. Light.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Oh, so that's how it is.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Yeah, that's it. Yeah. You must have been a very popular singing star.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

All right, now let's welcome once more the lady with the best flaky pastry in town, Fanny Haddock.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Hello again.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Now, lastly is someone who spends so much time at the Plough and then moves on to the Pig and whistle, Arthur Farrowfield.

[Narrator/Contact]

Well, I had a very exciting experience this week. I was strolling through the South Meadow when suddenly a young girl came rushing towards me on some well known farming vehicle.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

The tractor.

[Narrator/Contact]

Well, I think I must have done

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

well.

[Narrator/Contact]

You know, I was incredible to you,

[Fanny Haddock / University Maintenance Announcer]

when you come to think about it.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

I mean, what happened was you, she

[Narrator/Contact]

come up, she chased me all over the place. And when she caught me, I'm happy

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

to say, thank you, Arthur. That's our team of experts. And so to this week's question, which comes from Trent. Miles. Miles. Miles. I know that name. Now, which part of the country are you from? Nowhere in particular. I'm miles from anywhere. My question is this. Does the team agree that reading is the best, best form of relaxation? And if so, what do they like to read? Furthermore, do they think the standard of literature today is comparable with that of the truly classic literature of yesteryear? And if so, do they think, why

[Narrator/Contact]

don't you shove a bookmark in your cake? Well, all that history.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I'm sorry, sir. I'm sorry. All right, now write Hobbitson. Well, I don't know, really.

[Narrator/Contact]

Well, then why don't you belt up as well?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Yes, there's nothing, nothing I like better

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

than to get my teeth into a really good book.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

And if anyone should happen to come across a copy of Peyton Place with teeth in, they're mine.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

All right, now let's hear from you, Ricky? Livid.

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Yeah. I have read a book.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

What was that?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

Well, I think it was a blue one, but I mean, once you've read one, you've read them all, ain't you? Of course, I have read other things like autograph books and a telephone directory. Some good numbers in that.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Now, what do you enjoy most about a good new book?

[Mr. M / Authority Figure]

I like the rapping.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Now then, Fanny Haddish.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Well, of course, after a good meal, a book always goes down well. Preferably a digest, of course.

[Narrator/Contact]

Look now, I think she's laying an egg.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Yes, indeed, my darlings. Reading improves the mind. Good educational books. Mind you, I'm not adverse to a few thrills.

[Narrator/Contact]

No chance. It'd be a fine thing.

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

Oh, my God. Fellow field buttered parsnips to you too. As a matter of fact, I just read a most marvelous mystery book full of red herrings and it kept me guessing from start to finish.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

What was it called?

[Ms. Q / Female Lead]

The Railway Timetable.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

All right. Now then, Arthur Fallowfield.

[Narrator/Contact]

Well, I think the answer lies in the soil. Go down to earth books. I mean, books that really say what they mean. None of this flarey romantic muck like. Darling, there is a magical moment awaiting us. I mean, what utter twaddle. No. I mean, no, no, people don't talk like that. They say, now look here, why don't you.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

I mean, I'm all for it. Say yes. Dare we ask you your favorite book?

[Narrator/Contact]

Well, I'm quite partial to a good who Done It? I suppose my favorite of all time is Forever Amber.

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

Well, that's. That's not a who Done It?

[Narrator/Contact]

You're right there. It's more of a case who Didn't Do It?

[Kenneth Bond (007)]

And that's all from us this week. This is Kenneth Horne saying goodbye for now and leaving you with this thought from a listener in Clacton on Sea. If you went into your garden and found the grass missing, would you look forlorn? Cherry.

[Safeway/Albertsons Announcer]

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