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Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC
Citizen Smith

Citizen Smith

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1977 - 1980
  • 30 episodes (4 series)

Wolfie Smith leads South London's premier Marxist revolutionary movement - the Tooting Popular Front. Membership: 6. Stars Robert Lindsay, Cheryl Hall, Mike Grady, Hilda Braid, Tony Millan and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Crocodile Tears

Wolfie's long-term girlfriend Shirley is having doubts about their relationship. He attempts to cheer her up by taking her out for a meal and buying her some jewellery, which she mistakes for a marriage proposal. Who ever heard of an engaged Marxist revolutionary?

Notes

This episode was a remake of the pilot.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd November 1977
Time
7:40pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Lindsay Wolfie Smith
Cheryl Hall Shirley
Mike Grady Ken
Hilda Braid Mum
Tony Millan Tucker
Peter Vaughan Dad
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Dennis Main Wilson Director
Dennis Main Wilson Producer
Roland Tongue Editor
Paul Allen Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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