
Agent: Jo Hole Associates
London Office: 07746 107777 / [email protected]
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Arthur Bostrom

Arthur graduated from the University of Durham in 1977 and then trained for the theatre at the Drama Studio. He has worked in many rmajor regional theatres including the roles of ‘Bishop of Lax’ in SEE HOW THEY RUN (Manchester Royal Exchange) and ‘Aubrey Allington’ in TONS OF MONEY (Leeds Playhouse). Recent UK tours include Ray Cooney’s OUT OF ORDER (Tom O’Connell Productions), TWELFTH NIGHT and BIRDSONG (Original Theatre Co) and THE RIVALS (British Actors Theatre Co). Arthur recently revived his performance in CAN WE STOP IT THERE as part of 10th anniversary celebration of Manchester new-writing institution JB SHORTS at 53-Two Theatre and premiered solo show ARE YOU BEING MURDERED? at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022.
Best known as ‘Inspector Crabtree’ in ‘ALLO ‘ALLO! (BBC 1985-93), Arthur’s TV credits also include FATHER BROWN, DOCTORS, HEBBURN, MISS MARPLE (all BBC) and THE RETURN TO TREASURE ISLAND (ITV) and he is upcoming in new feature film ADVENT.
Radio drama includes TRIAL BY LAUGHTER, GRAND DESIGNS OF THE THIRD KIND, and GIVE DOTTY A CHANCE (BBC R4).
Arthur presented WORD OF MOUTH (Radio 4), ARTHUR BOSTROM’S SUMMER HOLIDAY and BRIAN BLESSED’S RADIO ADVENTURES (Radio 4 Extra).
Arthur is a skilled and experienced Voice Artist with his own home studio + ISDN line.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Languages: | English, French |
Nationality: | British |
Bases: | Liverpool, London, Warwickshire |
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Jamie Button in ARE YOU BEING MURDERED? (2022) James Callas Ball/James Seabright Ltd/EICC Edinburgh |
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Man (lead) in A DAY IN THE LIFE OF US (2022) Janys Chambers/Two Women/Theatr Twm o'r Nant |
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The Mayor in ADVENT (feature film - 2021) Dave Hastings/Lightbeam Productions |
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Gerald in CAN WE STOP IT THERE? Brainne Edge/53-Two Manchester/JB Shorts |
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Mr Hobbs in GRAND DESIGNS OF THE THIRD KIND Charlotte Riches/BBC R4 |
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The Manager in OUT OF ORDER Ray Cooney/Ray Cooney Productions/No 1 Tour |
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Richie in FATHER BROWN Bob Thomson/BBC |
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Matthew in MIDNIGHT IN CHRISTMAS Charlotte Riches/BBC Radio Drama North |
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Pauncefort Quentin in THE VORTEX Bob Thomson/British Theatre Playhouse |
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Mr Artois in CLASS DISMISSED Damian Farrell/BBC |
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Murray Bathurst in DOCTORS Bob Thomson/BBC |
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Martin in HEBBURN Christine Gernon/Baby Cow |
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Officer Crabtree (series regular) in ALLO ALLO! Various/BBC |
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George Bartlett in MISS MARPLE - THE BODY IN THE LIBRARY Silvio Narizzano/BBC |
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Adams/Berard/Colonel Barclay in BIRDSONG Alistair Whatley/Original Theatre Company/No 1 Tour |
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Charles, ONIONS CRY TOO, Lowry Theatre, Manchester, Sue McGeorge in ONIONS CRY TOO Sue McGeorge/Lowry Theatre |
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Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT Alistair Whatley/Original Theatre Company/No 1 Tour |
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Bishop of Lax in SEE HOW THEY RUN Sarah Frankcom/Christopher Harper/Manchester Royal Exchange/No 1 Tour |
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Aubrey Allington in TONS OF MONEY Alan Dossor/Leeds Playhouse (West Yorkshire Playhouse) |