Steve Delaney's catastrophically befuddled Count continues his welcome return and continues to make the life of Rory Kinnear's Michael a surreal misery. This week, Michael receives a summons for jury service, Arthur discovers the joy of doing good deeds and John the Watch runs into some of his old criminal associates, leading to a moment of sitcom genius comprising the exchange "Have they now?" "Yes." Looks nothing on paper but just you watch it.

How Count Arthur transformed from quiz show to sitcom

The character was already a hit on stage and BBC Radio 4 before he came to television, but translating Count Arthur Strong for the small screen was no easy task.

Count Arthur Strong will make you laugh & make you cry

Looking for something to make your Friday nights funny? The farce is Strong with this one...

Is Count Arthur the comedy the BBC is looking for?

The BBC One sitcom has finally got a prime-time slot - and co-writer Graham Linehan could not be more delighted.

TV show: Count Arthur Strong, BBC1

It's been a while since the last Count Arthur Strong series but the third run does not mark a significant change.

Five minutes with... Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear talks about the new series, speeding down the Thames for Bond and the terrible things he's had to do in the name of acting.

Steve Delaney's deluded variety star-turned-raconteur completes his peculiar journey from Radio 4 to the heart of the mainstream. The comedy has undeniably got broader as the audience has grown but the Count's quirky charms make for cheerful early evening entertainment.

TV preview: Count Arthur Strong

He's becoming too likeable but still a great character.

Interview: Count Arthur Strong's Steve Delaney

'My wife thinks I'm turning into Arthur'.

Count Arthur Strong and the comforts of sitcom

When life hurts, well-crafted, traditional sitcom like Count Arthur Strong can be an indispensable salve...