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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 4, Episode 5 - Prisoners

Arrested again - but for once, wrongfully - Speed is patiently awaiting trial inside when a violent Scottish criminal, Mactaggart, forces him to assist him in breaking out. Ordering him to Wolfie's, Mactaggart is soon holding the entire TPF, plus Mum and Dad, hostage at gunpoint. How will they get out of this one?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th June 1980
Time
7:50pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Lindsay Wolfie Smith
Mike Grady Ken
Hilda Braid Mum
Tony Millan Tucker
George Sweeney Speed
Tony Steedman Dad
Guest cast
Iain Blair Mactaggart
Corbet Woodall Newscaster
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Ray Butt Director
Ray Butt Producer
Heather Small Editor
Tony Snoaden Production Designer
John Sullivan Composer

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