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An Audience With

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Last broadcast on Wed, 14 Jan 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4.

Synopsis

Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. Count Arthur Strong is an expert in everything from the world of entertainment to the origins of the species, all false starts and nervous fumbling, poorly concealed by a delicate sheen of bravado and self-assurance.

A timely visit from the vicar interrupts Arthur's artistic flow as he pens a new novel, and reminds him that he needs to organise entertainment for a fundraiser that night.

The choice of headliner is obvious, but who will he get to support? Surely some auditions in the Shoulder of Mutton will tempt some local talent out of the woodwork.

With Steve Delaney, Sue Perkins, Dave Mounfield and Alastair Kerr.

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  1. Wed 14 Jan 2009
    11:30

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