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Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney.

Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements.

Count Arthur and his erstwhile protΓ©gΓ© Malcolm (Terry Kilkelly) are surrounded by a host of regular characters created by his Radio Repertory Company - Mel Giedroyc, Alastair Kerr and Dave Mounfield. Dave, who played, among others, the much-loved characters Jerry and Geoffrey, sadly died in March 2020. His final Count Arthur recordings were two Christmas specials recorded in Autumn 2019, the first of which aired on Christmas Day 2019 and the second is yet to air. The 2020 hybrid return of the ever-popular family friendly sitcom is dedicated to his memory.

The long running series first aired on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2005 and ran for seven series until the former variety star transferred to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV in his eponymous sitcom in 2013. A TV series that started out on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ2 and transferred to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ1, running for three series until 2017. The 52 episodes of Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show! comprise seven series and ten 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, 2018 and 2019. The TV series also enjoyed wide critical acclaim and was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Sitcom and Best Comedy Writing, as well as getting the nod for three British Comedy Awards. In August 2019, Count Arthur Strong's TV sitcom featured in the top three of the Most Missed TV Shows of the 21st Century poll conducted in the Radio Times. Since 2014, Count Arthur has returned to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 annually with his celebrated Christmas specials.

A 7Digital Komedia production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 18 Dec 2020 11:30

Credit

Role Contributor
Count Arthur Strong Steve Delaney

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2015 11:30
  • Christmas Day 2016 07:30
  • Christmas Day 2016 17:30
  • Christmas Day 2016 22:00
  • Boxing Day 2016 05:30
  • Mon 23 Dec 2019 23:30
  • Fri 18 Dec 2020 11:30