Count Arthur Strong
- TV sitcom
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 2013 - 2017
- 20 episodes (3 series)
TV sitcom following elderly, befuddled showbusiness character Count Arthur Strong and his friends. Stars Steve Delaney, Rory Kinnear, Zahra Ahmadi, Chris Ryman, Andy Linden and more.
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Series 1, Episode 1 - Memory Man
Further details
The death of famous comedian Max Baker leads to a momentous meeting between his son, Michael, and his former comedy partner, Count Arthur Strong.
Arthur makes a particular impact at Max's memorial service, but not before treating Michael to a performance of his world-famous Memory Man act.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 8th July 2013
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14th September 2013 | 7:30pm | BBC2 |
Cast & crew
| Steve Delaney | Count Arthur Strong |
| Rory Kinnear | Michael Baker |
| Zahra Ahmadi | Sinem |
| Chris Ryman | Bulent |
| Andy Linden | John The Watch |
| Dave Plimmer | Eggy |
| Ruth Posner | Katya |
| Lucy Briers | Sheila (Publisher) |
| Paul Courtenay Hyu | Customer |
| John Ramm | Max Baker (Michael's Dad) |
| Barry Cryer | Self |
| Steve Delaney | Writer |
| Graham Linehan | Writer |
| Andrew Ellard | Script Editor |
| Graham Linehan | Director |
| Richard Boden | Director |
| Richard Boden | Producer |
| Richard Daws | Executive Producer |
| Jon Rolph | Executive Producer |
| Gregor Sharp | Executive Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Jo Sutherland | Production Designer |
| Jon Boden | Composer |
Videos
Michael tracks down Arthur
Michael Baker goes in search of his father's old comedy partner.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Rory Kinnear (Michael Baker) & Lucy Briers (Sheila).
Foot Spa
Arthur confuses Michael for someone who has come to mend his foot spa.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Steve Delaney (Count Arthur Strong) & Rory Kinnear (Michael Baker).