Citizen James - Series 1, Episode 3 - The Raffle - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

As treasurer of the Charlie's Nosh Bar social club, Sid's organised a Christmas raffle with a big cash prize - and for once he's not short-changed anyone in the process! Bill, however, puts a spanner in the works when he discovers the hidden cash box, and the pair are forced to organise a second draw to cover the prize money for the first...

Notes

Originally scheduled for 22nd December 1960.

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 8th December 1960

Time

7:30pm

Channel

BBC One

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Sid James (as Sidney James) Sid James
Liz Fraser Liz
Bill Kerr Bill
Sydney Tafler Albert Welshman
John Bluthal Charlie
Johnny Vyvyan Albert's Assistant
Bob Todd Police Constable Charlie

Guest cast

Ken Roberts Chester
Campbell Singer Sergeant Harry
Herbert Nelson Gambler
Tom Clegg Rough Gambler
Michael Brennan Hector 'Meataxe' McDonald
Ronnie Brody Herman the German
Bruce Wightman Gambler
Van Boolen Gambler
Stan Simmons (as Stan Simmonds) Actor
Peter Grant Actor
Laurie Webb Ensemble Actor

Writing team

Alan Simpson Writer
Ray Galton Writer

Production team

Philip Barker Director
Duncan Wood Producer
Fanny Taylor Production Designer
Gordon Franks Composer