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Citizen James

1960 – 1962Show3 seasons32 episodes

Comedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

At and around Soho cafe Charlie's Nosh Bar, Sidney Balmoral James ('Sid') is on the lookout for any get-rich-quick scheme. He is helped by William Montmorency Beaumont Kerr ('Billy the Kerr') and quite often frustrated by local bookmaker Albert Welshman. Meanwhile, Sid's long-suffering girlfriend Liz has been waiting for seven years for Sid to set the date.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Citizen James episodes

3 seasons · 32 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Race, 6.4
  2. S1 E2 The Elixir, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 The Money, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 The Rivals, 6.9
  5. S1 E5 The Raffle, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 The Brand Image, 7.3
  1. S2 E2 Crusty Bread, 7.6
  2. S2 E11 Teenagers, 7.0
  1. S3 E10 The Watchdog, 7.0
  2. S3 E13 The Jury, 7.5

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Philip Barker
Written by
Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Alan Simpson
Produced by
Duncan Wood
Music by
Gordon Franks

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Facts

November 24, 1960 · November 23, 1962 · Ended

First aired
November 24, 1960
Last aired
November 23, 1962
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 32 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Citizen James worth watching?"

Questions about Citizen James

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Citizen James worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Does Citizen James get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.9, and season 2 peaks at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is Crusty Bread (season 2, episode 2) at 7.6, and the lowest is The Race (season 1, episode 1) at 6.4.

Is Citizen James okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Citizen James?

13 h

About 13 hours: 32 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1960 to 1962.

Will Citizen James make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Citizen James?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.