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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 5 - The Brand Image
Launching their own home-made cigarette range, Sid and Bill are convinced by Albert that they need to invest properly in the endeavour, including a serious marketing strategy. What they really need is a star endorsement - Cecil Parker, perhaps?
Notes
Originally scheduled for 29th December 1960.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 22nd December 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 |
Peter Allenby | Irate Cinema-goer |
Ivor Raymonde | Actor |
Cecil Parker | Self |
James Bulloch | Actor |
Alan Simpson | Writer |
Ray Galton | Writer |
Philip Barker | Director |
Duncan Wood | Producer |
Fanny Taylor | Production Designer |
Gordon Franks | Composer |