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Citizen Smith

1977 – 1980Show4 seasons26 episodes

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Classic BBC comedy starring Robert Lindsay as revolutionary leader Wolfie Smith of the Tooting Popular Front. Hoping to emulate his icons, Wolfie forms the Tooting Popular Front with a small group of his friends. However, he soon finds himself struggling to get his ambitious plans off the ground due to his laid back attitude and lack of organisation.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Citizen Smith episodes

4 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Citizen Smith: Pilot, 7.3
  2. S1 E1 Crocodile Tears, 7.7
  3. S1 E2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, 7.8
  4. S1 E3 Abide with Me, 7.8
  5. S1 E4 The Weekend, 7.5
  6. S1 E5 The Hostage, 8.3
  7. S1 E6 The Path of True Love, 7.6
  8. S1 E7 But Is It Art?, 7.7
  9. S1 E8 A Story for Christmas, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 Speed's Return, 7.3
  2. S2 E2 Rebel Without a Pause, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 The Tooting Connection, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Working Class Hero, 8.1
  5. S2 E5 Spanish Fly, 7.3
  6. S2 E6 Rock Bottom, 7.7
  1. S3 E1 Don't Look Down, 7.7
  2. S3 E2 Only Fool and Horses..., 7.2
  3. S3 E3 The Big Job, 7.5
  4. S3 E4 Tofkin's Revenge, 7.9
  5. S3 E5 We Shall Not Be Moved, 7.2
  6. S3 E6 The Party's Over, 8.4
  7. S3 E7 The Glorious Day, 8.2
  1. S4 E1 Bigger Than Guy Fawkes, 7.1
  2. S4 E2 Changes, 7.6
  3. S4 E3 The Final Try, 7.6
  4. S4 E4 The Letter of the Law, 7.7
  5. S4 E5 Prisoners, 7.5
  6. S4 E6 Casablanca Was Never Like This, 7.0
  7. S4 E7 Sweet Sorrow, 8.1
  8. S4 E8 Buon Natale, 7.5

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ray Butt
Written by
John Sullivan

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Facts

April 12, 1977 · July 4, 1980 · Ended

First aired
April 12, 1977
Last aired
July 4, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 26 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Air Voyance, Artistic Licence – Law, Bookends +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Citizen Smith?"

Questions about Citizen Smith

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Citizen Smith?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Citizen Smith worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Citizen Smith okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Citizen Smith?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1980.

Will Citizen Smith 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 Smith?

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.