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The Versatile Voice of Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration

Radio 4 Extra celebrates 100 years of Kenneth Williams. Wes Butters guides us through the BBC Archives, to showcase many different sides of the beloved comic and actor.

Radio 4 Extra,14 episodes

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Wes Butters talks to Brad Ashton
The Law Game scriptwriter Brad Ashton speaks to Wes Butters about working with Kenneth.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Ken Bruce
Radio legend Ken Bruce reflects on his 1984 interview with Kenneth Williams.
22 Feb 2026,8 mins
Wes Butters talks to Jeremy Swan 2/2
Children's TV producer Jeremy Swan discusses working with Kenneth on Jackanory.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Jeremy Swan 1/2
Children's TV producer Jeremy Swan discusses casting Kenneth in Jackanory.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Simon Brett
Simon Brett remembers working with Kenneth Williams.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to John Lahr
Writer and theatre critic John Lahr discusses meeting Kenneth Williams.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Steve Arnold (Radio Circle)
Broadcasting historian Steve Arnold on R.D. Wingfield's difficulty working with Kenneth.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Bishop James 2/2
Bishop James Jones discusses Kenneth's relationship with faith.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Strength in a Parched Place
When Jesus goes into the wilderness, he is tempted by the devil. Read by Kenneth Williams.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Bishop James 1/2
Bishop James Jones discusses Kenneth's relationship with faith.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Wes Butters talks to Thelma Ruby
Actress Thelma Ruby discusses sharing the stage with Kenneth Williams.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Ray Galton & Alan Simpson
Hancock's Half Hour writers Galton and Simpson on working with Kenneth. From 2014.
22 Feb 2026,5 mins
Michael Sheen reflects on playing Kenneth Williams
Michael Sheen reflects on his performance in Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
22 Feb 2026,5 mins