Arthur Smith

Comedian, compere and playwright. This grumpy old man per excellence presents the BBC Radio 4 show 'Excess Baggage' and has written four plays including 'An Evening With Gary Lineker' and 'Live Bed Show'.

His stand-up topics range from vigorous yodelling to mediaeval literature via death by drink. His delivery is relaxed and sardonic, but his shows are a surprising, dark and witty treat.

He's also one of the many 'Grumpy Old Men' that appear on BBC 2's hit show.

'The funniest and most honest comic of his generation' (The List).