The Clitheroe Kid

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Legendary sitcom about Lancashire's eternal naughty schoolboy. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe.

The Clitheroe Kid: Series 5: Waiting At The Church

Waiting At The Church

Series 5

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Clitheroe Kid, Series 5, Waiting At The Church

Jimmy is asked to be a page boy - but he'll do anything to wriggle out of it.

Schoolboy Jimmy tries to avoid dressing as a page boy in frilly blouse and velvet trousers! Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From 1962.

Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy is keen to avoid dressing as a page boy in frilly blouse and velvet trousers for his Auntie's wedding.    

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
Alfie …. Danny Ross 
Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle …. Leonard Williams

Other parts played by Brian Trueman

Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth.

Producer: James Casey

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1962.

The Clitheroe Kid: Series 5

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