Arthur Smith, compere

ARTHUR SMITH is not only one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, but also a playwright, panellist and author. His play, An Evening with Gary Lineker, was nominated for an Olivier Award and made in a tv film, and a number of his Edinburgh Fringe Festival productions have transferred to London’s West End. His many radio credits include Just a Minute, Start the Week, Loose Ends, and The Smith Lectures, whilst on tv he’s appeared on everything from QI to Grumpy Old Men, Red Dwarf, Have I Got News For You, and Room 101.