Ep 3. The Radio Play

Count Arthur Strong season 1 episode 3, "The Radio Play", follows the titular Count as he attempts to create a radio play with the help of his long-suffering assistant, Michael.

The episode opens with Arthur announcing that he has been invited to create a radio play for the BBC, despite having no experience in the field. Over the course of the episode, Arthur tries to come up with a plot for the play, but his ideas consistently fall flat. He suggests a murder mystery, but quickly abandons the idea when he realizes he doesn't know how the murderer should be caught. He also suggests a ghost story, but is unable to think of any particularly scary scenarios.

As Arthur struggles to come up with a concept for the play, Michael becomes increasingly frustrated. He points out that it would be easier to simply adapt an existing story, but Arthur refuses to consider this option. Instead, he insists on creating an original work.

As the episode progresses, Arthur's creativity begins to get the better of him. He starts to become increasingly paranoid, convinced that someone is trying to steal his ideas. He becomes convinced that Michael is secretly working on a radio play behind his back, and spends much of the episode trying to catch him in the act.

Meanwhile, Michael is also facing challenges of his own. In addition to dealing with Arthur's constantly changing ideas, he is also trying to keep the Count's wife out of their hair. The Count's wife, a former actress, is constantly trying to get involved in the play's production, even though Arthur has explicitly forbidden her from doing so.

As the deadline for the radio play draws nearer, tensions between Arthur and Michael reach a breaking point. Michael resigns, leaving Arthur to finish the play on his own. In a moment of desperation, Arthur turns to his wife for help. Together, they create a play that is truly unique, if a bit unconventional.

Despite the many challenges they face, Arthur and Michael manage to come up with a play that is both entertaining and memorable. The episode ends with the two friends listening to the finished product together, proud of what they have accomplished.

Overall, "The Radio Play" is a hilarious episode that showcases the comedic talents of both Count Arthur Strong and his long-suffering assistant, Michael. Despite the many obstacles they face, the two characters manage to create a radio play that is truly one-of-a-kind, proving that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unexpected places.