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Birth of a Spiv

Episode 3 of 6

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

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his beginnings as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv".

Best remembered as Mr Harman in 成人快手 TV鈥檚 long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 2 in February 1988.

15 minutes

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