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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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Arthur understudies on a production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Will he get on?

The former variety star auditions for ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’. Will he get on stage? 50th episode starring Steve Delaney.

Arthur celebrates the 50th episode of his long running sitcom. 

The former variety star is understudy on a Christmas production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Will he ever get on stage?

Steve Delaney stars as Count Arthur

With a host of regular characters created by:

Mel Giedroyc
Terry Kilkelly
Alastair Kerr
Dave Mounfield

The first 50 episodes of Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show! comprise seven series and eight specials since the programme first aired in December 2005. Highlights include winning the Sony Radio Award for Best Comedy in 2009 and being voted as the Best Radio Sitcom by the British Comedy Guide in 2016 and 2018. 

The long running radio series aired until 2012 when the character stepped on to BBC TV for three series of the BAFTA nominated and critically acclaimed TV sitcom Count Arthur Strong. Since then, Count Arthur has returned to BBC Radio 4 annually with his celebrated Christmas specials.

A Komedia Entertainment production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

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