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Citizen James. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Bill Kerr), Liz (Liz Fraser), Sid James (Sid James). Copyright: BBC
Citizen James

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.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Sid James (as Sidney James) Sid James
Liz Fraser Liz (Series 1)
Bill Kerr Bill (Series 1)
Sydney Tafler Charlie Davenport (Series 2-3)
Sydney Tafler Albert Welshman (Series 1)
John Bluthal Charlie (Series 1)
Johnny Vyvyan Albert's Assistant (Series 1)
Bob Todd Police Constable Charlie (Series 1)
Writing team
Alan Simpson Writer (Series 1)
Ray Galton Writer (Series 1)
Sid Green Writer (Series 2-3)
Dick Hills Writer (Series 2-3)
Production team
Philip Barker Director (Series 1)
Duncan Wood Director (Series 2)
Ronald Marsh Director (Series 3)
John Street Director (Series 2)
Duncan Wood Producer (Series 1-2)
Ronald Marsh Producer (Series 3)
Fanny Taylor Production Designer (Series 1)
Lawrence Broadhouse Production Designer (Series 2)
John Cooper Production Designer (Series 3)
Gordon Franks Composer

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