Arthur Smith is a comedian, writer, broadcaster and erstwhile Grumpy Old Man. He has performed comedy all over the world and has written every form of comedy from stand-up to full-length plays and screenplays. His play 'An Evening with Gary Lineker' ran for several years in the West End and his most recent show ‘Syd,’ about his father was a sell out at the Edinburgh festival. He has appeared on QI, HIGNFY , appears regularly on Loose Ends on Radio 4 and presents The Comedy Club on Radio 4 Extra.
 
It is no surprise, therefore, that he remains a sought after artist by Comedy Clubs, Theatres, Festivals and Private Events and is regularly seen and heard on Television and Radio.
 
Arthur has a consistently brilliant talent and ability to provide light entertainment whilst also still finding new and interesting ways to make people laugh.
 
He wrote an acclaimed autobiography My name is Daphne Fairfax and his most recent book ‘100 things I meant to tell you’ is in book shops now.
 
Credits​TV Grumpy Old Men (BBC)QI (BBC)Have I Got News For You (BBC)They Think Its All Over (BBC)Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC)People Just Do Nothing (BBC)Red Dwarf (BBC)Filthy Rich & Catflap (BBC)Girls On Top (ITV)Pyjamarama (ITV)Arthur and Phil Go Off (Channel 4)Room 101 (BBC)The One Show (BBC)Are You Being Served (BBC – 2016)Celebrity University Challenge (BBC)Pointless Celebrities (BBC)Celebrity The Chase (ITV)Mastermind (BBC)Newsnight (BBC)Clive Anderson Talks Back (Channel 4)Countdown (Channel 4)Just A Minute (BBC)Whose Line Is It Anyway (Channel 4)Married (BBC)Nightcap (BBC)Ident (Short – Aardman Animations – Voice)Rex The Runt (Animation – Voice)The Animal Train (Animation – Voice)Romuald The Reindeer (Animation – Voice)Life of Grime (BBC – Voice)Money For Nothing (BBC – Voice)
 
RadioLoose Ends (BBC Radio 4)The Comedy Club Interviews (BBC Radio 4 Extra)Arthur Smith's Balham Bash (BBC Radio 4)Arthur Smith's Last Hangover (BBC Radio 4 Extra)Smith Lectures (BBC Radio 2)Excess Baggage (BBC Radio 4)Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen (BBC Radio 4 Extra)Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen, Again (BBC Radio 4 Extra)Saturday Live (BBC Radio 4)Midweek (BBC Radio 4)
 
Writing100 Things I Meant To Tell You (book – publish date autumn 2019)My Name is Daphne Fairfax (autobiography)An Evening with Gary Lineker (with Chris England – Olivier nominated stage play & TV Movie)Live Bed Show (Stage)My Summer With Des (TV Movie)Sit-Down Comedy (contributor – published 2003)Hello Mum (TV)Arthur and Phil Go Off (TV)Josie (TV)Ident (Short – Aardman Animations (additional material)Hallmark Cards
 
Solo ShowsSYDArthur Smith’s Swan LakeArthur Smith: That Which Is Not SaidArthur Smith: ARTURARTArthur Smith's Public Lecture: 'The Toilet Role of Arturart in the History of Western RepresentationArthur Smith: Edinburgh Book FestivalAaaaaaaargh! Malcolm Hardee Documentary PreviewArthur Smith In A Cobbled Up ShambelsArthur Smith's Edinburgh BashArthur Smith's Pissed-Up Chat ShowHeroes of Alternative FringeThis Arthur's Seat Gala Belongs To Lionel RichieArthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen Volume TooArthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen (Vol. 2)Arthur Smith – Mindlessness: A Beginner's GuideArthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen – The Final TributeArthur Smith: SydArthur Smith At Your ServiceArthur Smith ExposedAudience With Arthur Smith
 
AwardsOlivier Award – nominated for Best New Comedy (playwright)Edinburgh Festival Panel PrizeSpirit of The Fringe Award (Edinburgh Festival)Malcolm Hardy's Cunning Stunt Award (Edinburgh Festival)​Bath Plug Award – recognising significant achievement in comedy (Bath Festival)Award For Excellence 2019 – Brighton Fringe (SYD show – shortlisted