The Old Campaigner

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1967 - 1969
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom following womaniser James Franklin-Jones (Terry-Thomas), an international salesman who uses his business trips to search for beautiful women. Also features Jonathan Cecil, Reginald Marsh, Lois Penson, Jean Harvey and Janie Booth

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1967 - 1969
Channel
BBC One
Episodes
7 (1 pilot + 1 series)
Stars
Terry-Thomas, Jonathan Cecil, Reginald Marsh, Lois Penson, Jean Harvey and Janie Booth
Writer
Michael Pertwee
Producer
James Gilbert
Company

Jimmy Franklin-Jones, or F.J. to his colleagues, works for Balsam Plastics. As a high-powered salesman he travels the world and pursues his interest in birds - but not plastic ones!

Additional details

Part of

Comedy Playhouse

Production
Studio
Picture
Black and white

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 30th June 1967 at 7:30pm on BBC One

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