Citizen James
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1960 - 1962
- 32 episodes (3 series)
Sidney Balmoral James is a quick-witted gambler with an eye for making a fast buck, more often than not involving his friends. Stars Sid James, Liz Fraser, Bill Kerr, Sydney Tafler, John Bluthal and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Race
Penniless (again), with Bill needing cash to allay some rather rough creditors, and Liz forever on his case, Sid's at a loose end in the search for some cash. Meanwhile, the annual Soho Fair is approaching, with a race amongst waiting staff from various local establishments a key attraction. Fortuitously, a drunk enters Charlie's Nosh Bar, bemoaning his long-forgotten athletic career...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th November 1960
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Sid James (as Sidney James) | Sid James |
Liz Fraser | Liz |
Bill Kerr | Bill |
Sydney Tafler | Albert Welshman |
John Bluthal | Charlie |
Johnny Vyvyan | Albert's Assistant |
Ken Roberts | Chester |
Alec Bregonzi | Race Official |
Ivor Raymonde | Actor |
Laurie Webb | Ensemble Actor |
Alan Simpson | Writer |
Ray Galton | Writer |
Philip Barker | Director |
Duncan Wood | Producer |
Fanny Taylor | Production Designer |
Gordon Franks | Composer |