Citizen James

Citizen James (1960-1962)

EndedScripted showComedy

Citizen James is a BBC sitcom that ran for three series between 24 November 1960 and 23 November 1962. The show featured comedian and actor Sid James and Sydney Tafler with Bill Kerr and Liz Fraser appearing in early episodes.

The first series was set around 'Charlie's Nosh Bar', a cafe in Soho, and centred on Sid'sget-rich-quick schemes. He is helped by "Billy the Kerr" and quite often frustrated by the local bookmaker Albert Welshman (Tafler). Liz Fraser played Sid's long-suffering girlfriend who has been waiting for seven years for Sid to set the date.

Changes were made to the format after the first series. Sid James' character was changed to be something of a people's champion, campaigning for social justice. Bill Kerr and Liz Fraser departed and Sidney Tafler played a different character: Charlie Davenport. The location switched from Soho to Sid and Charlie sharing a house.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E13The Jurynov. 23, 1962
S03E12The Tube Stationnov. 16, 1962
S03E11The Librariannov. 9, 1962
S03E10The Watchdognov. 2, 1962
S03E09A Perfect Friendship?oct. 25, 1962
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the premiere of Citizen James?

The premiere of Citizen James was on November 13, 1960.

Who played the lead character, Bert Lynch, in the show?

Sid James played the lead character, Bert Lynch, in the show.

What was Bert Lynch's occupation?

Bert Lynch was a scheming salesman.

Who was Bert Lynch's friend in the show?

Dickie Lupton, played by Bill Kerr, was Bert Lynch's friend in the show.

What was the name of Bert Lynch's wife in Citizen James?

Bert Lynch was a widower, he did not have a wife in Citizen James.

What was Bert Lynch's catchphrase in Citizen James?

Bert Lynch's catchphrase was "what could possibly go wrong?"

What was the setting of Citizen James?

Citizen James was set in a working-class area of London in the late 1950s/ early 1960s.

Who created Citizen James?

Citizen James was created by Ted Willis.

What was the main theme song of Citizen James called?

The main theme song of Citizen James was called "The Lurkers".

How many episodes were in the first season of Citizen James?

The first season of Citizen James consisted of 13 episodes.

What kind of show was Citizen James?

Citizen James was a sitcom.

Did Citizen James win any TV awards during its run?

There is no information on whether Citizen James won any TV awards during its run.

Was Citizen James a popular TV show in the UK?

Yes, Citizen James was a popular TV show in the UK during its run.

Was Citizen James ever adapted into any other forms of media?

There is no information on whether Citizen James was ever adapted into any other forms of media.

What was the premise of Citizen James?

The premise of Citizen James was about a salesman who tries to get rich quickly by taking advantage of people.

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