The Old Man of The Sea
The cheeky schoolboy raises spirits with his ruse to evict an unwelcome house guest. Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From January 1962.
Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy raises everyone’s spirits with a ruse to get rid of an unwelcome guest.
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
Higginbottom …. Tony Melody
Barney …. Deryck Guyler
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 January 1962.
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