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Arthur Askey - Before Your Very EyesEpisodes

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  1. Behind The Heart

    10/10Tragedy strikes, but Arthur proves how big his heart is. From July 1975.

  2. Television, Tussauds and All That

    9/10The famous comic reads his life story. Arthur finds he must adjust expectations.

  3. Big Down Under:

    8/10After a trip to New York, another of the Askey clan takes to the stage.

  4. Not Shaw About Agate

    7/10Arthur's stage success means an awkward chat with George Bernard Shaw.

  5. Waggon Goes To War

    6/10Comic Arthur Askey's film career gets underway, but sadly so does the Second World War.

  6. Roger Pine

    5/10Comic Arthur Askey hops on a lucrative 'Bandwagon', but receives a scare in Glasgow.

  7. Anthea's Debut

    4/10Fatherhood beckons, as does success in a burgeoning new medium: radio.

  8. Top of the Poll

    3/10After his honeymoon, Arthur Askey truly learns about life in digs.

  9. A Little Caution

    2/10Busy-bee comic Arthur Askey takes his first foray into concert parties and pantomime.

  10. Small Beginnings

    1/10Arthur Askey reads the hilarious, nostalgic, witty and occasionally sad story of his life.