Arthur Negus

Arthur George Negus, OBE (29 March 1903 – 5 April 1985) was a British television personality and antiques expert, specialising in furniture.

[citation needed] His broadcasting career began at the age of 62 when he appeared on the panel of the BBC television series Going for a Song (1965–1977), where he appraised antiques.

He quickly became a household name as a result of his slow and distinctive West Country speech style, which in turn also made him popular with impersonators.

He also appeared on other TV programmes including several editions of The Generation Game during the time it was presented by Bruce Forsyth and Larry Grayson.

Negus was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1982 "for services to the appreciation of antiques".