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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

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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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Steve Delaney

Alastair Kerr

Dave Mounfield

Mel Giedroyc

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!: Series 8: The Scam

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Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.

As Arthur attempts to engineer a Christmas scotch from an early Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend from his Army days. Will Arthur be involved in an investment scheme?

As Christmas approaches and Arthur attempts to engineer his Christmas scotch from an early Secret Santa, he bumps into an old friend from his Army Days. Will Arthur be persuaded to be involved in an investment scheme? 

All false starts and nervous fumbling badly covered up by a delicate sheen of bravado and self-assurance, an expert in everything from the world of entertainment to the origin of the species, everyday life with Arthur is an enlightening, sometimes frustrating, never dull experience.

Count Arthur Strong is supported in this seasonal special, first aired in 2016 by his Radio Repertory Company (like the RSC only better) - Alastair Kerr, Mel Giedroyc and the late Dave Mounfield.

Steve Delaney has been performing as Count Arthur Strong since the late 90s. In the last 20 years the character has evolved from Edinburgh cult to a mainstay of BBC comedy, with eight series on BBC Radio 4, and a TV sitcom that stepped from BBC2 to BBC1 and ran for three series between 2013 and 2017.


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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!: Series 8

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

Character comedy featuring show business legend Count Arthur Strong.

Character comedy featuring show business legend, raconteur and lecturer extraordinaire Count Arthur Strong. Starring Steve Delaney.

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