Citizen James 1960
What is Citizen James?
Citizen James is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 24, 1960
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Citizen James is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 32 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A scheming lounge lizard chases quick cash while his girlfriend waits seven long years.”
- Sharp comedy writing by Galton and Simpson
- Charismatic lead Sid James anchors the show
- Classic 1960s British humor
- Period-specific jokes may feel dated
- Only three series were produced
Watch it if you enjoy vintage British sitcoms with slapstick schemes and witty banter.
The series is a PG‑rated comedy with lighthearted scheming and mild romantic frustration, suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Citizen James?
Sid James plays Sid, a schemer in a Soho café who constantly pursues get‑rich‑quick ideas while his long‑waiting girlfriend Liz hopes for a wedding date.
Who created the series?
The sitcom was written by the comedy duo Galton and Simpson.
When was Citizen James originally broadcast?
It aired on the BBC in three series from 24 November 1960 to 23 November 1962.
Who are the main cast members?
The show stars Sid James, with Sydney Tafler, Bill Kerr and Liz Fraser appearing in early episodes.
What is the series' rating?
Citizen James carries a PG rating, indicating it is suitable for a general audience.
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