Tonight's Tele Tip: Count Arthur Strong

Back at last!

The IT Crowd

It's somewhat sad to consider that, in the light of Chris O'Dowd becoming a Hollywood star, The IT Crowd, the hilarious Channel 4 sitcom by Graham Linehan, is over. But it's exciting to hear that next Friday will see the transmission of one final hour long episode, reuniting Roy, Moss, Jen and Douglas.

I cannot wait.

PS; I still have a crush on Jen (Katherine Parkinson)

Count Arthur Strong

Count Arthur Strong is, for my money, the funniest thing on TV at the moment. And after just one episode, the BBC ordered a second series.

So why with 3 episodes left of the 6 part series have they moved transmission from Mondays to Tuesdays?

Strange.

I actually recall The Count (the alter ego of comedian Steve Delaney) way back when he would make appearances on Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2 evening show. He's become a firm favourite via the radio and has skilfully crossed over to TV with the help of Graham Linehan (The IT Crowd, Father Ted, Black Books etc) I just love the bumbling former variety performer stuff, makes me giggle every week.