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.
Best Episodes of Citizen Smith
Casablanca Was Never Like This
S4 Ep6
8.8
27th Jun 1980
The Tooting Popular Front hire a private detective to prove that Speed is innocent of the crime that he has been accused of commiting.
Sweet Sorrow
S4 Ep7
8.8
4th Jul 1980
Trying to save the town that he loves gets Wolfie in a lot of trouble.
The Letter of the Law
S4 Ep4
8.5
13th Jun 1980
Wolfie turns up for jury duty and finds out that the trial is for Ronnie Lynch.
The Final Try
S4 Ep3
8.5
6th Jun 1980
Wolfie plans to try and disrupt a proposed tour of the UK by a multi-racial rugby team from South Africa.
Tofkin's Revenge
S3 Ep5
8.2
11th Oct 1979
Inspector Tofkin asks for help from Wolfie and the Front to get his own back on his cousin Harry Fenning.
Prisoners
S4 Ep5
8.0
20th Jun 1980
When some unexpected visitors call at the house, it looks like everyone will have a night that they won't forget in a hurry.
The Party's Over
S3 Ep7
8.0
25th Oct 1979
Wolfie and the Johnsons get invited to a special party by Wolfie's new girlfriend.
Rock Bottom
S2 Ep5
7.9
5th Jan 1979
Wolfie tries to get into the pop world, by going for an audition.
Worst Episodes of Citizen Smith
Bigger than Guy Fawkes
S4 Ep1
6.3
23rd May 1980
After the failure of their coup, Wolfie and the gang are stuck in jail.
Crocodile Tears
S1 Ep1
6.6
3rd Nov 1977
Wolfie tries to explain to Shirley that a man in his position doesn't get engaged.
Rebel Without a Pause
S2 Ep2
6.8
8th Dec 1978
When Shirley's dad is made redundant, Wolfie decides to have a demonstration outside the factory gates.
Abide with Me
S1 Ep3
7.0
17th Nov 1977
Shirley tries to convince her father to let Ken and Wolfie stay in the flat upstairs, after they are kicked out on the street.
The Path of True Love
S1 Ep6
7.0
8th Dec 1977
Shirley is fed up with Wolfie, so they split up. Shirley has found herself a new posh boyfriend. Wolfie has the local baker, but tells Shirley that she is flying out of the country each day because she has such an important job! Later on, they meet in the same place with their new partners. Wolfie calls Shirley's boyfriend a ponce, and then tells Shirley he has children. He walks out and then Shirley and Wolfie get back together and the 'local baker' is sent away by Wolfie. So everything is back to happiness in the end.
The Tooting Connection
S2 Ep3
7.0
15th Dec 1978
Some stereos have been stolen from Charlie's factory, and Wolfie just happens to know where they are.
The Weekend
S1 Ep4
7.2
24th Nov 1977
Desiree (Speed's Girlfriend) has been doing some dancing at Wolfie and Ken's local. Ken begins to fall in love with Desiree, but doesn't know that Speed has warned Wolfie to keep a eye on her when he's in prison. Wolfie decides to be on the safe side and invite Shirley and himself on a weekend with Ken and Desiree when Ken says they are made for each other.
A Story for Christmas
S1 Ep8
7.3
22nd Dec 1977
It's Christmas time and Wolfie, Ken and Tucker are struggling for money to buy presents, so Ken suggests that he tries praying to God. It seems to work and they have a lot of luck with stamps, well at least they think they do!
Citizen Smith Episode Guide
Crocodile Tears
S1 Ep1
6.6
3rd Nov 1977
Wolfie tries to explain to Shirley that a man in his position doesn't get engaged.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
S1 Ep2
7.4
10th Nov 1977
When Shirley invites Wolfie over to meet her mum and dad, he trys to get out of it, but fails. Also during this episode he goes to his local and finds a fingernail in his pie!
Abide with Me
S1 Ep3
7.0
17th Nov 1977
Shirley tries to convince her father to let Ken and Wolfie stay in the flat upstairs, after they are kicked out on the street.
The Weekend
S1 Ep4
7.2
24th Nov 1977
Desiree (Speed's Girlfriend) has been doing some dancing at Wolfie and Ken's local. Ken begins to fall in love with Desiree, but doesn't know that Speed has warned Wolfie to keep a eye on her when he's in prison. Wolfie decides to be on the safe side and invite Shirley and himself on a weekend with Ken and Desiree when Ken says they are made for each other.
The Hostage
S1 Ep5
7.5
1st Dec 1977
After Wolfie loses out on his vote, he decides that he will have to teach the potitical people a lesson, but it turns out Wolfie's got the wrong person!
The Path of True Love
S1 Ep6
7.0
8th Dec 1977
Shirley is fed up with Wolfie, so they split up. Shirley has found herself a new posh boyfriend. Wolfie has the local baker, but tells Shirley that she is flying out of the country each day because she has such an important job! Later on, they meet in the same place with their new partners. Wolfie calls Shirley's boyfriend a ponce, and then tells Shirley he has children. He walks out and then Shirley and Wolfie get back together and the 'local baker' is sent away by Wolfie. So everything is back to happiness in the end.
But Is It Art?
S1 Ep7
7.3
15th Dec 1977
When Ken paints on some slabbing stones in the town, Charlie ends up falling and breaking his ankle. Wolfie doesn't think that Ken's painting is any good, but soon changes his mind when a antique dealer wants to buy Ken's picture for a good price which could solve all their money problems.....for a while anyway.
A Story for Christmas
S1 Ep8
7.3
22nd Dec 1977
It's Christmas time and Wolfie, Ken and Tucker are struggling for money to buy presents, so Ken suggests that he tries praying to God. It seems to work and they have a lot of luck with stamps, well at least they think they do!
