Arturart. Image shows from L to R: Miriam Elia, Arthur Smith, Phil Nice. Copyright: White Pebble Media
Arturart

Arturart

  • Radio stand-up / sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2009
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

Arthur Smith, leader of the new art movement 'Arturart', delivers a series of three groundbreaking lectures on his new craze. Also features Miriam Elia and Phil Nice.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Classical Civilisation and Arturantiquities

In his first lecture, Smith considers the very beginnings of art with a visit to the oldest man-made image in Britain and a quick survey of the pre and post-Neanderthal scene. He also interviews radical young artist Vivien Vivien, reveals the truth about Van Gogh's ear and presents a guide to the unfathomable world of Dada.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th March 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Smith Host / Presenter
Miriam Elia Ensemble Actor
Phil Nice Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Paul Bahn Self
Writing team
Arthur Smith Writer
Miriam Elia Writer (Additional Material)
Phil Nice Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Andy Foster Producer
Chris O'Shaughnessy Composer

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