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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Radio Play
Further details
Much to everyone's surprise - including his own - Arthur is offered a bit-part in a radio play when the original actor has an accident.
Meanwhile, Michael goes to the former variety star's house to wait for a sofa to be delivered and ends up battered and bruised.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 22nd July 2013
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 28th 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) |
| Selina Griffiths | Rachael (Playwright) |
| Lindsay Duncan | Dame Agnes |
| Alexandra Weaver | Jennifer (Actress) |
| Jeremy Swift | Colin (Radio Producer) |
| Orlando Seale | Luke (Actor) |
| Andrew Spiers | Sound Engineer |
| 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
Arthur is still very alive
Michael explains to an interviewee that Arthur is still alive and kicking.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Rory Kinnear (Michael Baker) & Jeremy Swift (Colin).
Arthur's Comeback
Arthur gets a part in a radio play but needs someone to wait in for a delivery.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Zahra Ahmadi (Sinem), Steve Delaney (Count Arthur Strong), Rory Kinnear (Michael Baker), Andy Linden (John The Watch), Dave Plimmer (Eggy) & Ruth Posner (Katya).