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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Episode 1 - Beer Cruise | |||
| 2. Mornin Wilf | |||
| 3. Bonjour Arthur | |||
| 4. Lot less bother with a hover | |||
| 5. If we hit an Ice Burger | |||
| 6. Slack Customs | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Episode 3 - Keep Fit | |||
| 2. Where s the tea gone? | |||
| 3. Gerry s Café Mornin Arthur | |||
| 4. What s up with you, you look lost... | |||
| 5. Any chance of having the six pack now? | |||
| 6. Tinnitus the Greek God | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Episode 5 - Cookery Book | |||
| 2. Barbers - day off today? | |||
| 3. Basildon Bond meeting | |||
| 4. Small pint and pork scratchings | |||
| 5. Eat your heart out Huge Fearnley Whipping Stool | |||
| 6. Deluxe Veggie Slice-O-Matic | |||
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
At last the long awaited series 5.Once again the chance to enter the world of Count Arthur,a world I enter with open arms,even
though the wife and daughter think I have lost the plot.Not for them the chance to visit ofal alley,at Wilf Taylors,or get
a breakfast at Gerrys cafe,mind you dont trip over the bucket.If already a fan,welcome back an old friend.If new to Count Arthur,give him a chance,you will become a convert like the rest of us.If Bruce got a knighthood,then Lord Arthur sounds good
to me.I would like to also thank Steve Delaney,you are a genius,thanks for the hours of laughter.
Barry Stocking.
though the wife and daughter think I have lost the plot.Not for them the chance to visit ofal alley,at Wilf Taylors,or get
a breakfast at Gerrys cafe,mind you dont trip over the bucket.If already a fan,welcome back an old friend.If new to Count Arthur,give him a chance,you will become a convert like the rest of us.If Bruce got a knighthood,then Lord Arthur sounds good
to me.I would like to also thank Steve Delaney,you are a genius,thanks for the hours of laughter.
Barry Stocking.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The affection in which Count Arthur Strong's fans hold him may be explained in part by the fact that many of his bumbling failings and forgetfulness reflect our own short comings writ large. The difference is that when we grope for, and come up with, the wrong word we don't blame the person we are talking to and then compound the error by instantly inventing a tenuous justification culminating, inevitably, in disaster. Resolutely refusing to acknowledge his own failings, total confident in his infallible knowledge of everything and exasperated by his public's constant failure to recognise him when they meet him in the flesh - such a well known Show Biz Personality - they must have seen him in one of his plays, tellys or plays he done surely?
With this implacable personality Count Arthur goes about his everyday business involving innocent bystanders and regular characters alike in comic mayhem. Listeners of more advanced years may be drawn to The Count because in a way he represents a return to an older style of situation comedy - Tony Hancock or Harry Worth spring to mind - Younger folk will not have heard anything quite like him, though Alan Partridge does come to mind, and will be fascinated. Never resorting to smut or crudity Arthur can never the less bring colour to the cheeks! You get 6 28 minute episodes on this CD release the entire 5th Series as heard on BBC Radio 4. You can listen over and over again hearing fresh things each time as well as laughing out loud again at what you know is coming. Recorded in front of a live audience the atmosphere is a taster for his other live shows - if you get a chance to see one don't miss it. In the mean time treat yourself to this 5th series CD I'm almost sure you won't regret it.
With this implacable personality Count Arthur goes about his everyday business involving innocent bystanders and regular characters alike in comic mayhem. Listeners of more advanced years may be drawn to The Count because in a way he represents a return to an older style of situation comedy - Tony Hancock or Harry Worth spring to mind - Younger folk will not have heard anything quite like him, though Alan Partridge does come to mind, and will be fascinated. Never resorting to smut or crudity Arthur can never the less bring colour to the cheeks! You get 6 28 minute episodes on this CD release the entire 5th Series as heard on BBC Radio 4. You can listen over and over again hearing fresh things each time as well as laughing out loud again at what you know is coming. Recorded in front of a live audience the atmosphere is a taster for his other live shows - if you get a chance to see one don't miss it. In the mean time treat yourself to this 5th series CD I'm almost sure you won't regret it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Steve Delaney is one phenomenally talented comedy actor. Radio 4 is already known for the high quality of its comedy output, but this material is their "Crème de la Crème". Count Arthur Strong (Delaney) is the middle-aged, fumbling, penny-pinching master of the malapropism. The convincing Yorkshire accent and skilfully affected speech impediment are superb - as is Delaney's small pool of supporting actors. This particular style of humour is not everyone's cup of tea, but I find it side-splittingly funny.
There are 6 episodes in a series, each episode being 28 minutes long as the crow flies. It's all recorded before a live audience. Each malapropism is hilarious enough in its own right, and there are literally scores in each episode. But almost as funny again is the Count's desperate flustering to recall the CORRECT word each time. The delivery and timing of the gags are what make this a true masterpiece of radio comedy. So if you're a fan of malapropisms and verbal screw-ups in general, order your copy without further adieu!
COMMENTS SPECIFIC TO SERIES FIVE:
During his 'awake time', the count is fully compost mendips and a natural oratorio. In childhood Arthur ate semaphore with jam. Today he drinks wine by the cravat, buys groceries in a superthetical hypermarket, attends hospital for a blood confusion and his barber for a short crack & sides. The faded actor also contests local erections on a bi-parmesan ticket, always forward-planning in advance beforehand. He won't discuss his medical history owing to the hydrochloric oath, wants to visit the Trifle Tower in Paris and thinks borders should have cash-point charlies. He has neither the time nor the incrimination to discuss weather as he's busy nutcasing his musical at the London Palindrome in the West Bank. He's not as rich as Alan Sugarbabes, but then we've all got our level crossings to bear!
There are 6 episodes in a series, each episode being 28 minutes long as the crow flies. It's all recorded before a live audience. Each malapropism is hilarious enough in its own right, and there are literally scores in each episode. But almost as funny again is the Count's desperate flustering to recall the CORRECT word each time. The delivery and timing of the gags are what make this a true masterpiece of radio comedy. So if you're a fan of malapropisms and verbal screw-ups in general, order your copy without further adieu!
COMMENTS SPECIFIC TO SERIES FIVE:
During his 'awake time', the count is fully compost mendips and a natural oratorio. In childhood Arthur ate semaphore with jam. Today he drinks wine by the cravat, buys groceries in a superthetical hypermarket, attends hospital for a blood confusion and his barber for a short crack & sides. The faded actor also contests local erections on a bi-parmesan ticket, always forward-planning in advance beforehand. He won't discuss his medical history owing to the hydrochloric oath, wants to visit the Trifle Tower in Paris and thinks borders should have cash-point charlies. He has neither the time nor the incrimination to discuss weather as he's busy nutcasing his musical at the London Palindrome in the West Bank. He's not as rich as Alan Sugarbabes, but then we've all got our level crossings to bear!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Count Arthur Strong !
I am one of his biggest fans - amazing stuff - he should get a very large AWARD !!!!!
Delivered on time - missed the series on R4 - Amazon to the rescue !
Delivered on time - missed the series on R4 - Amazon to the rescue !
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Natasha P. M. Copley
Government Health Warning: Listening to this whilst driving may cause...
Please may I have a polka of your time? Uh.. waltz? No, soddit... MINUET! Please may I have a minuet of your parsley? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen Buxton
Count Arthur never disappoints
I first heard Count Arthur on Radio 4 and he made me laugh immediately. There are some really funny moments which have you doubling up laughing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Classic Kate
complete series
this has to be the funniest thing on cd now the new series 7 is on the bbc radio 4 if you can buy his full cd sets you wont regret it hope they release his last tour on dvd... Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Allison
Superb Listening
Whether you are a fan of Count Arthur or not, you can't fail to thoroughly enjoy this character. You will recognise this type of person from somewhere in your life. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Freddy The Frog
ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR THE COUNT
Count Arthur has done it again. Another meander through his chaotic everyday life, with the usual gang of Wilf, Sally, Malcolm, Geoffrey and co. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T W
Still Going Strong (No Pun Intended)
'Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!' reaches its fifth series in good health - much loved by its listeners, and a regular and very welcome feature of the Radio 4 schedule. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Foxley
Yet again, a masterpiece
Goodness only knows how Steve Delaney keeps writing such clever and original comedy well into series 5 and beyond. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alan Possart
The Man Does It Again
Count Arthur Strong is a bit like Terry Pratchett you will either love him or hate him ther is no middle ground. I think that this is the funniest radio comedy around!!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shoshone11
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