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 2, Episode 6 - The Affair
In the aftermath of yet another 'trouser fire', Arthur moves in temporarily with Michael. But the stress of living in close quarters with Arthur leads Michael to gravitate towards another regular in the cafe, John The Watch.
Notes
The end of this episode plays tribute to Fawlty Towers Series 1, Episode 4, The Hotel Inspectors.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 10th February 2015
- Time
- 10:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
| Oliver Dimsdale | Simon (Sinem's Boyfriend) |
| Diveen Henry | Police Officer |
| 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 |
| Tim Waddell | Editor |
| Jo Sutherland | Production Designer |
| Jon Boden | Composer |
Video
Trouser fire
Arthur explains the incident that made him need to stay with Michael.
Featuring: Steve Delaney (Count Arthur Strong) & Rory Kinnear (Michael Baker).