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The Kid Who Got The Bird

Episode 4 of 20

With Christmas coming, Grandad sees pound signs when 20 turkeys come his way. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From December 1961.

With Christmas coming, Grandad sees pound signs when 20 turkeys come his way.

Starring the diminutive Jimmy Clitheroe.

Legendary sitcom about Lancashire’s eternal cheeky schoolboy who lives with his Mother, sister and Grandad.

At its peak, ten million fans tuned in each week to hear Jimmy’s latest scheme sparking havoc.

Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe.

The Kid Himself …. Jimmy Clitheroe
Mother …. Patricia Burke
Grandad …. Peter Sinclair
Susan …. Diana Day
Danny Ross …. Alfie
Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle …. Leonard Williams
Mr Higginbottom …. Tony Melody

With Harry Towb, Basil Jones and Brian Trueman.

Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth.

Producer: James Casey

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in December 1961.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Dec 2021 09:00

Broadcast

  • Sun 19 Dec 2021 09:00