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Sitcom about an out-of-work former variety star with delusions of grandeur. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur enters politics.
Arthur goes into politics.
Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur decides to run for local elections. Aided by John the Watch, his head of security, health secretary Eggy and a reluctant Michael as head of communications, they become a political force that cannot be ignored.
Last on
Tue 20 Jan 201523:35
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
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Political Arthur
Duration: 01:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Count Arthur Strong | Steve Delaney |
| Michael Baker | Rory Kinnear |
| Bulent | Chris Ryman |
| Sinem | Zahra Ahmadi |
| John the Watch | Andy Linden |
| Eggy | Dave Plimmer |
| Woman 3 | Heather Coombs |
| Young Volunteer | Jonnie Bayfield |
| Woman 2 | Chetna Pandya |
| Man 1 | Terence Beesley |
| Woman 1 | Sarah Finigan |
| JP Cooling | Jonathan Cullen |
| Aide | Jamie Parker |
| Producer | Richard Boden |
| Director | Graham Linehan |
| Writer | Graham Linehan |
| Writer | Steve Delaney |
| Executive Producer | Richard Daws |
| Executive Producer | Jon Rolph |
| Production Company | Retort Television |
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