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3. Birth of a Spiv

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Arthur English recalls his start as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv". With Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Arthur English shares more reminisces about his life and career in showbusiness.

Recalling his beginnings as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv" - he chats to Michael Pointon before a studio audience.

Arthur is best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom 'Are You Being Served?' and as Slugger in Yorkshire TV's 'Follyfoot' shown on ITV.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

15 minutes

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Sun 9 Mar 202503:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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