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The Best of English: Birth of a Spiv

The Best of English

Birth of a Spiv

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Best of English, Birth of a Spiv

Arthur English recalls highlights from a life in entertainment. Hosted by Michael Pointon.

Arthur English recalls his start as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime 'spiv'. With Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his beginnings as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv". 

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

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Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

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