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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Comedy: Sitcoms

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

The life of Count Arthur Strong, one-time variety star and expert in absolutely everything

The muddled life of Count Arthur Strong, one-time variety star and expert in absolutely everything.

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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!: Series 7

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!: Series 7: Episode 1: The Minx

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Episode 1

Episode 1: The Minx

Series 7

The Minx

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The showbiz veteran tries to reduce the premium on his car insurance.

The showbiz veteran tries to reduce the premium on his car insurance. Stars Steve Delaney and Mel Giedroyc. From February 2012.

Count Arthur (Steve Delaney) encounters more problems with the world as he tries to insure his car, a Hillman Minx. In an attempt to reduce his premium he sets out to prove that Terry Wogan will not be his passenger, causing great confusion for Mr Wogan himself.

Count Arthur Strong - one time Variety Star, now sole proprietor and owner of Doncaster's Academy of Performance - is a show business legend, raconteur, and lecturer extraordinaire. He stars in a Sitcom with regular sidekick Wilfred Taylor, Master Butcher, and a host of other characters. 

All false starts and nervous fumbling badly covered up by a delicate sheen of bravado and self-assurance, and an expert in everything from the world of entertainment to the origin of the species, everyday life with Arthur is an enlightening experience.

Cast:
Steve Delaney
Mel Giedroyc
Alastair Kerr
David Mounfield


Producer: John Leonard
A Komedia Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star

Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. Count Arthur Strong is an expert in everything, all false starts and nervous fumbling, poorly concealed by a sheen of bravado

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