You've got it all wrong, Steve doesn't write for the Count, it is the other way round. Honestly some people, they think up is down even when they are standing on their heads, have you even been to Yarmouth, I hear its great and so on and sew forth, unto the britches, from the hem to the erm cod, would you like piece of cod, for the road, any road, higher or lower, simply the best and that was all she said to me on that particular evening last July
My ex said she had a surprise for me...drove me to the theatre...never told me anything ..not a clue...we sat in the seats...the lights went down the curtains went up and the count came on....i was truly gobsmacked...one of the most amazing surprises ever
@@QIKUGAMES-QIKU No, he's meant to be one of those old guys who has an opinion on everything but is often completely wrong and confused. He never has the grace to admit his errors, so he blusters and bullies his way out. He gets the wrong end of the stick and will argue his way all round the houses rather than admit his mistake. He does like a drink though, and will become even more of a handful, often breaking into 'Auntie Mary had a Canary'. That kind of thing. If you think he's 'not funny', it's easy to dismiss him - but if you are willing to relax and slide into his world, you can find yourself crying with laughter.
@andyhowlett2231 Since I discovered him back at this time, I've now heard and seen most of his work, Yes he's pretty good I agree and when he gets drunk it's even better 😊
A brilliant creation brought to life by a wonderful comedic actor. I first became aware of CAS probably 15 or so years ago whilst listening to R4 Extra on my personal dab radio at work. To cut a long story short I was laughing so much that my colleagues gave me sideways glances and whispered amongst themselves. It's in the Father Ted realm of ridiculousness and I love that. So thanks Steve for all the pleasure you have done to me, I really do!
Met steve last night after a show, had me in stitches from beginning to end..such a clever man and superb performer..cant praise his creation enough..its just so clever...and a lovely fella off stage too
His first radio show had me sat in my car in the supermarket car park, helpless and crying with laughter. When my wife returned, she asked me what the problem was but I couldn't speak. CAS is one of the BBC's hidden gems. His TV series was not quite as good (running out of material I suspect) but it was still better than almost anything else on at the time.
I do like the TV program, but I do think that the radio program is funnier. I think the problem with the TV series is that they tried to make Arthur more likeable (which they did achieve), but to do this they removed most of his (already mild) dishonesty, and his attempts to manipulate people. And unfortunately, his dishonesty and attempts to manipulate people were some of the funniest parts of the radio series.
@@ConkerTS One thing I've noticed about his radio shows is that the audience is just tittering politely at first, but as he goes on they get more and more animated and in the end, people are killing themselves laughing even when he isn't saying anything. There is silence and then someone cannot contain their laughter any more and they start giggling and roaring with laughter.
Professional? I should have thought it possible yes, if I were to consider it, which I haven't, yet, now where was I? Oh yes, I was trying to put a tea cosy on my neighbours cat, hoping that they will think they've discovered the worlds first walking teapot, I really do
Why won't you return my calls, Count Arthur? I just want to know if, as my Aunt Peggy says, you're my real Dad, or if - as Mum always maintained - my real father is television's John Inman. Since Mum went into the care home we've cleaned out her flat. I've discovered dozens of letters with your signature, photographs of you and Mum together - on Rhyl beach, in Wookie Hole, at Manchester's Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium - and a receipt for a (second hand) fox fur coat, billed to the name & address of your former manager, Edmund Tanner (deceased). The only evidence I've seen of television's John Inman in my Mum's life is a single signed photograph of him, in an admittedly amusing embrace, with radio's Kenny Everett. I am starting to think that Inman just never found the right girl, and that you, Count Arthur Strong, are the real historic progenitor of my actual personage. I do not wish to make any pecuniary claims upon your potentially strained fiscals, I just want to know, one way on the never.
Arthur once told me once that he was abducted by Aliens. "When I woke up I was surrounded by little green men with pointy heads" explained Arthur. Apparently the Magistrate was not impressed and charged him for being drunk and incapable in the Children's Dingley Dell grotto in John Lewis's.
Count Arthur Strong is hilarious. I heard the radio series first, and loved it straight away, and then the TV series came along. I think the radio series is funnier, but Arthur is more likeable in the TV series, as he's not nearly as manipulative as in the radio series (though on the other hand, the radio version's perpetually doomed efforts to manipulate people are a large part of why the radio series is funnier), plus TV Arthur is slightly more self aware and someone realizes that he is not the huge star that he wants to be. Plus the TV series had some good new characters, especially poor Bullont, who is constantly drive mad by Arthurs insane antics. And we are so lucky that Steve Delany manages to visually portray Arthur so fittingly. He manages to look how you'd expect Arthur to look (if you'd previously only heard the radio series), including the brilliant way Arthur blinks and looks around in uncomprehending confusion, usually when the surrounding chaos has been caused entirely by Arthur himself. Arthur is one of the best comedy creations ever. Utterly timeless.
Some say that they didn't fly to the moon 100 years ago, but that they were driven there. Based on this, you should also go with the statement that brewers and publicans have been working for decades to price beer right off the market, so as to replace it with spirits at the higher price. Also, that will only sell wine to the birds, who won't stop moaning about the price their hubbies have to pay at a pub, just to buy them a drink. Eventually, they'll all only sell 0% alcohol beverages. These booze barons, they're all latent tea totallers, you see.
Well - he certainly is a cheapskate. But the main thing he has always been trying to sell is how great he used to be in the music hall - and what a great actor/comedian/entertainer he still is - should anybody just let him have a go. I love him!
In my opinion 'canned laughter' ruins stand-up. Seriously, I don't need to be told when I 'should' laugh and unlike the 'live' audience, find every joke equally as funny as the last. Comedy is akin to being tickled and ticking don't work without anticipation.
Count Arthur's alter ego, Steve Delaney, is married to comedienne Sarah Millican. She's very funny too. Steve must be quite amusing in real life too, as she gets material from her stage act from his antics.
They are not quite the same, are they? There's some Harry Worth in the character for sure, but the Count's character seems rather more deranged. I used to think Worth was very gentle with all his bumbling confusion yet rather bemused by the world around him. Count Arthur gets confused too, but verges on venting anger at the world sometimes. He can also be quite tight with money and even a bit selfish, which the Worth character never was.
@frglee The Count has no inhibitions in what he says to people either. "Have you been off work sick and come back too soon?" "You're not maki g any sense. It's like talking to a glove puppet"
Much less than you imagine. I am certainly unrelated. Bless you, but you are really unlucky if you don't get the Count's humour, the world is a duller place without him.
What an complete and utter comedic genius this man is. Thanks Steve.
You've got it all wrong, Steve doesn't write for the Count, it is the other way round. Honestly some people, they think up is down even when they are standing on their heads, have you even been to Yarmouth, I hear its great and so on and sew forth, unto the britches, from the hem to the erm cod, would you like piece of cod, for the road, any road, higher or lower, simply the best and that was all she said to me on that particular evening last July
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He is genius
Dr Two....
Anyone?
Must have been taped before the trouser fire.
My ex said she had a surprise for me...drove me to the theatre...never told me anything ..not a clue...we sat in the seats...the lights went down the curtains went up and the count came on....i was truly gobsmacked...one of the most amazing surprises ever
Weeeell i guess she's your ex for a reason 🤔😒
@@rainblaze. and whats that supposed to mean?
Well done you 👍🏻
Love the Count. BBC iplayer needs to reload ALL the radio shows. Such brilliantly convoluted comedy.
They won't. He isn't a member of the gay Mafia.
I agree
Absolutely!
They won’t do that it’s not woke enough now for the BBC 😂
Steve Delaney is just marvellous. The way the Count manages to get things so confused and yet still make perfect sense is masterly.
When you reminded me that another person was pretending to be the Count, I was reminded he was a fictonal character; that's how fully realised he is.
Excellently Common...
I'm meant to say Excellent Comment 😂
Is he supposed to be Drunk ? 🥴
@@QIKUGAMES-QIKU No, he's meant to be one of those old guys who has an opinion on everything but is often completely wrong and confused. He never has the grace to admit his errors, so he blusters and bullies his way out. He gets the wrong end of the stick and will argue his way all round the houses rather than admit his mistake. He does like a drink though, and will become even more of a handful, often breaking into 'Auntie Mary had a Canary'. That kind of thing. If you think he's 'not funny', it's easy to dismiss him - but if you are willing to relax and slide into his world, you can find yourself crying with laughter.
@andyhowlett2231 Since I discovered him back at this time, I've now heard and seen most of his work, Yes he's pretty good I agree and when he gets drunk it's even better 😊
Best comedy character of the past decade.
A brilliant creation brought to life by a wonderful comedic actor.
I first became aware of CAS probably 15 or so years ago whilst listening to R4 Extra on my personal dab radio at work.
To cut a long story short I was laughing so much that my colleagues gave me sideways glances and whispered amongst themselves.
It's in the Father Ted realm of ridiculousness and I love that.
So thanks Steve for all the pleasure you have done to me, I really do!
Absolute comedy genius. Wish there were more of the radio dramas around they are brilliant.
Met steve last night after a show, had me in stitches from beginning to end..such a clever man and superb performer..cant praise his creation enough..its just so clever...and a lovely fella off stage too
Used to go down to Brighton to see him record the radio shows at Komedia - and have a drink with Steve afterwards. Beyond brilliant!
I love you Count Arthur. Thank you for all the laughs 😆😆😆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
‘ why would they go all that way to fake a landing? ‘
Genius of a line.
An absolute killer!😂
What can you say; truly original comedy that only the British can produce, or probably understand for that matter. Thank you Count Arthur.
I'm currently rewatching the tv series and it is a joy. More CAS please....
This is gold dust. Thank you, Steve.
He is absolutely one of the finest comedy actors Britain has ever produced.....
you need help,,,increase your meds
His first radio show had me sat in my car in the supermarket car park, helpless and crying with laughter. When my wife returned, she asked me what the problem was but I couldn't speak. CAS is one of the BBC's hidden gems. His TV series was not quite as good (running out of material I suspect) but it was still better than almost anything else on at the time.
Yes..the radio programs were brilliant
I do like the TV program, but I do think that the radio program is funnier. I think the problem with the TV series is that they tried to make Arthur more likeable (which they did achieve), but to do this they removed most of his (already mild) dishonesty, and his attempts to manipulate people. And unfortunately, his dishonesty and attempts to manipulate people were some of the funniest parts of the radio series.
@@ConkerTS One thing I've noticed about his radio shows is that the audience is just tittering politely at first, but as he goes on they get more and more animated and in the end, people are killing themselves laughing even when he isn't saying anything. There is silence and then someone cannot contain their laughter any more and they start giggling and roaring with laughter.
CAS needs to present next year’s Reith lecture………I really do
Now that I would definitely watch.
I saw the count on his first tour he was so funny I nearly coughed up with laughter.
Used to listen to him on the radio,absolutely hilarious😂😂😂😂😂
Love his radio shows and live shows.
When is this guy back on TV ?can't wait !
The radio show was far superior.
@@ReverendFlatus I disagree - but we are all entitled to our opinions!
@@schubertuk It would be a boring existence indeed if we were all the same.
He is a masterclass of comedy
Bought the complete series of cds , absolutely so funny listen to them time and time again . A true legend ,about the only one the BBC has got!
Heard him many times on radio 4 extra, just love him, silly but funny 🌈
He'd make a great newsreader!
Good evening Arthur...
Saw this show in Leicester Square... brilliantly funny
Loved him in Tunbridge Wells!
Just fantastic
0:53 “Him that does Pointless’s dad…”🤣 Brilliant!!
Actually came to this post, after watching sir les Patterson. Actually pretty damn good
Les Patterson absolute legend
I've only just discovered CAS. it is utter genius.
Love it. I was there in Bridport!
Professional? I should have thought it possible yes, if I were to consider it, which I haven't, yet, now where was I? Oh yes, I was trying to put a tea cosy on my neighbours cat, hoping that they will think they've discovered the worlds first walking teapot, I really do
Perfect.
He's not wrong. Absurd for them to travel all that way just to get constipated.
Sublime
All the radio shows are on Amazon music, and yes CAS is the greatest
legend
That was quality.
Superb, I really do.
Beer 1/6d a pint, and offal was free from the butcher's, if you said it was for the dog.
Why won't you return my calls, Count Arthur?
I just want to know if, as my Aunt Peggy says, you're my real Dad, or if - as Mum always maintained - my real father is television's John Inman.
Since Mum went into the care home we've cleaned out her flat. I've discovered dozens of letters with your signature, photographs of you and Mum together - on Rhyl beach, in Wookie Hole, at Manchester's Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium - and a receipt for a (second hand) fox fur coat, billed to the name & address of your former manager, Edmund Tanner (deceased).
The only evidence I've seen of television's John Inman in my Mum's life is a single signed photograph of him, in an admittedly amusing embrace, with radio's Kenny Everett.
I am starting to think that Inman just never found the right girl, and that you, Count Arthur Strong, are the real historic progenitor of my actual personage. I do not wish to make any pecuniary claims upon your potentially strained fiscals, I just want to know, one way on the never.
Genius!
Funniest guy ever! Saw him live and laughed all the way thru. Hilarious!
Count Arthur is absolutely brilliant. I really do.
But you won't catch me, er him, saying that
Arthur once told me once that he was abducted by Aliens. "When I woke up I was surrounded by little green men with pointy heads" explained Arthur. Apparently the Magistrate was not impressed and charged him for being drunk and incapable in the Children's Dingley Dell grotto in John Lewis's.
Comedy gold
Funniest man from these shores since the great Vivian Stanshall.
Viv was an absolute, certified lunatic. Most of his band seemed to come from the same direction too.
All good fun.
Harry Worth's grumpy brother.
Comedy genious
This guy makes sense.
Not bad..great punch line!
The Count is brilliant
Constipation theory.... chortle!
He's not wrong you know!
Fantastic 😂
Count Arthur Strong is hilarious. I heard the radio series first, and loved it straight away, and then the TV series came along. I think the radio series is funnier, but Arthur is more likeable in the TV series, as he's not nearly as manipulative as in the radio series (though on the other hand, the radio version's perpetually doomed efforts to manipulate people are a large part of why the radio series is funnier), plus TV Arthur is slightly more self aware and someone realizes that he is not the huge star that he wants to be. Plus the TV series had some good new characters, especially poor Bullont, who is constantly drive mad by Arthurs insane antics.
And we are so lucky that Steve Delany manages to visually portray Arthur so fittingly. He manages to look how you'd expect Arthur to look (if you'd previously only heard the radio series), including the brilliant way Arthur blinks and looks around in uncomprehending confusion, usually when the surrounding chaos has been caused entirely by Arthur himself.
Arthur is one of the best comedy creations ever. Utterly timeless.
Some say that they didn't fly to the moon 100 years ago, but that they were driven there. Based on this, you should also go with the statement that brewers and publicans have been working for decades to price beer right off the market, so as to replace it with spirits at the higher price. Also, that will only sell wine to the birds, who won't stop moaning about the price their hubbies have to pay at a pub, just to buy them a drink. Eventually, they'll all only sell 0% alcohol beverages. These booze barons, they're all latent tea totallers, you see.
Makes comedy on DAVE look even shitter than it is
Sir Keir is certainly a talented performer.
Oh dear......
Shades of Harry Hill coming through..
👏👏👏👏👏
Absolute scream
👍
Count arthur fantastically strong
The acroynym CAS also = Chief of the Air Staff
Fuckin genius
Certainly a man of his time , comes across as a bit of a spiv , for any of you not in the know that means an Arthur Daley type character .
Well - he certainly is a cheapskate. But the main thing he has always been trying to sell is how great he used to be in the music hall - and what a great actor/comedian/entertainer he still is - should anybody just let him have a go. I love him!
I think Count Arthur has been listening to a bit of the old Gilbert Godfrey. Brilliant man, Gilbert Godfrey. He’s dead now, you know.
Harry worths son Lol
Why didn’t the beeb give the tv series more of a chance ,it was developing really well,much better than Del Boy and co .
His radio show is far better
😂👌
what....the actual....fk.......is this? 1st round BGT?? ouch!
In my opinion 'canned laughter' ruins stand-up. Seriously, I don't need to be told when I 'should' laugh and unlike the 'live' audience, find every joke equally as funny as the last. Comedy is akin to being tickled and ticking don't work without anticipation.
Funny as a toothache 😩
Your toothaches must be hilarious
As funny as the Great Replacement.
Count Arthur's alter ego, Steve Delaney, is married to comedienne Sarah Millican. She's very funny too. Steve must be quite amusing in real life too, as she gets material from her stage act from his antics.
Drum here. er... I think you are confusing Steve and Gary Delaney.
@@CountArthurStrongOnline was going to say, poor bastard listening those jokes about womens knickaz and peeriads eeee pet
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I must be missing something, because that was not at all funny
Sub standard Harry worth!!!
They are not quite the same, are they? There's some Harry Worth in the character for sure, but the Count's character seems rather more deranged. I used to think Worth was very gentle with all his bumbling confusion yet rather bemused by the world around him. Count Arthur gets confused too, but verges on venting anger at the world sometimes. He can also be quite tight with money and even a bit selfish, which the Worth character never was.
@@frglee Harry worth was a Yorkshire man we're all tight!!!
Similar in appearance. That's all.
@@StevieReidEFC No direct rip off!!
@frglee The Count has no inhibitions in what he says to people either.
"Have you been off work sick and come back too soon?"
"You're not maki g any sense. It's like talking to a glove puppet"
Orbit. Rubbish indeed. Unlike The Count - Unwin-grade entertainment making for much mirth and thorcus
Dont find it funny in the slightest......dress up as an oldman, talk gibberish and get called a comedy genius. I coupd do that
Weak
Too true
How many friends and family members are commenting?, imo that was horrendous
Much less than you imagine. I am certainly unrelated. Bless you, but you are really unlucky if you don't get the Count's humour, the world is a duller place without him.
Genius!