Citizen James. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Bill Kerr), Liz (Liz Fraser), Sid James (Sid James). Copyright: BBC
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 3, Episode 10 - The Watchdog
Having caught a diminutive burglar in the living room in the dead of night, Sid is struck by the security implications. This chap might've been small, but the next criminal could be huge. When the police fail to take notice, Sid buys a guard dog.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 2nd November 1962
- Time
- 8:50pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Sid James (as Sidney James) | Sid James |
| Sydney Tafler | Charlie Davenport |
| Irene Handl | Miss Bullock-Smythe |
| Fred Griffiths | Neighbour |
| Gillian Watt | Young Woman |
| Robert Peters | Young Man |
| Ronnie Brody | Burglar |
| Campbell Singer | Desk Sergeant |
| Alec Bregonzi | Dog Walker |
| Damaris Hayman | Overwrought Woman |
| Sid Green | Writer |
| Dick Hills | Writer |
| Ronald Marsh | Director |
| Ronald Marsh | Producer |
| John Cooper | Production Designer |
| Gordon Franks | Composer |