Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Double Trouble (christmas Edition) | 19641227 | 20121223 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady. | ||
| Mother's Day Of Rest | 19600523 | 20180805 (BBC7) | Can the cheeky schoolboy manage to help his mother on a very unusual day? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan, Danny Ross.as Alfie Hall and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. With Peter Goodwright and Tony Melody. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted by James Casey and Ronnie Taylor. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1960. Can the cheeky schoolboy help his mother on a very unusual day? | ||
| Nothing But The Truth | 19600509 | 20180722 (BBC7) | Susan bets her schoolboy brother Jimmy five shillings that he can't tell the truth for 24 hours. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan, Danny Ross.as Alfie Hall and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe, Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted by Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1960. Susan bets her schoolboy brother five shillings that he can't tell the truth for 24 hours. | ||
| Storm In A Test Tube | 19600516 | 20180729 (BBC7) | Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his rather dangerous passion for chemistry? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan, Danny Ross.as Alfie Hall, Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe and Gordon Rollings. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted by James Casey and Ronnie Taylor. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1960. Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his dangerous passion for chemistry? | ||
| What A Picnic | 19600606 | 20180812 (BBC7) | A family picnic jeopardises the cheeky schoolboy's standing in The Black Hand Gang. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. With Peter Goodwright, Tony Melody, Karal Gardner and Joan Sharp. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted by Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1960. A family picnic jeopardises the kid's standing in the Black Hand Gang. | ||
| 09 | Just The Ticket | 19621224 | 20191222 (BBC7) 20231230 (BBC7) 20231231 (BBC7) | It's pantomime time! Oh yes it is! But will the cheeky schoolboy manage to see Cinderella? The Kid Himself ...... Jimmy Clitheroe Grandfather ...... Peter Sinclair Mother ...... Patricia Burke Susan ...... Diana Day Alfie ...... Danny Ross Laundry Man ...... Deryck Guyler Laundry Woman ...... Betty Alberge Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1962. Jimmy is thrilled at the prospect of seeing Cinderella but tickets are in great demand. Just 4 feet 3 inches [1.29m] tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe [1921-1973] sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. It's pantomime time! Oh yes it is! But will the cheeky schoolboy manage to see Cinderella? Stars Jimmy Clitheroe. From 1962. | |
| 02 | 03 | Mind My Bike | 19591201 | 20120930 (BBC7) 20160410 (BBC7) | Can cheeky schoolboy Jimmy come up with an idea to raise some cash for a new bike? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Peter Goodwright as Billy Parker. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958-1972, gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire-born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Produced: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959. With his cycle clapped out, the cheeky schoolboy tries to win cash to buy a new one. |
| 02 | 04 | I Shot An Arrow In The Air | 19590119 | 20160417 (BBC7) | Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy has been given a new present, but can he handle it wisely? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Peter Goodwright as Billy Parker. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958 - 1972 - gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Produced: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959. The cheeky schoolboy has been given a new present, but can he handle it wisely? |
| 02 | 05 | Cupid And The Black Hand Gang | 20160424 | Can cheeky schoolboy Jimmy find somewhere for his infamous gang to meet? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958 - 1972 - gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Produced: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1959. Can the cheeky schoolboy find somewhere for his infamous gang to meet? | |
| 02 | 07 | Girl Trouble | 19590223 | 20160501 (BBC7) | Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy is ribbed by his pals when he has to escort new neighbour Shirley to school. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958 - 1972 - gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Produced: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1959. The Kid is ribbed by his pals when he has to escort new neighbour Shirley to school. |
| 02 | 09 | Trouble With Higginbottom | 20160508 | When disaster strikes for schoolboy Jimmy, he desperately needs to raise some cash. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958 - 1972 - gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1959. | |
| 02 | 10 | Clitheroe And The Hound Dog | 19590209 | 20110710 (BBC7) 20120624 (BBC7) 20131110 (BBC7) | Mother won't let the cheeky schoolboy keep a pet, but then a wet nose appears. |
| 03 | 01 | Tale Of A Cat | 19600404 | 20160515 (BBC7) | Can cheeky schoolboy Jimmy dream up a way to keep an unexpected feline visitor? Starring Jimmy Clitheroe as The Clitheroe Kid. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe. The Clitheroe Kid ran from 1958 - 1972 - gaining audiences above 10 million at its peak. Its Lancashire born star, Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) was just 4'3' tall, with a rather shrill voice making him a very believable naughty schoolboy - despite being 35 when it began as a one-off show. Created by James Casey in 1956, a pilot followed and series 1 proper in 1958. Both writing and producing, James stayed with his creation until it finally came off-air. Jimmy died a year later aged just 51. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra conducted by Alyn Ainsworth - with Jimmy Leach at the Electronic Organ. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1960. Can the cheeky schoolboy dream up a way to keep an unexpected feline visitor? |
| 03 | 02 | All At Sea | 19600425 | 20180715 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy and his best pal Ozzie take desperate measures to escape homework woes. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe, With Peter Goodwright, Rosalie Williams and Gordon Rollings. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into ‘The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc – with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth Scripted and produced by James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1960. |
| 03 | 10 | Clitheroe's Merry Go Round | 19600411 | 20180708 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy is determined to go to the fair, no matter what mayhem he sparks! Starring Jimmy Clitheroe. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Diana Day as Susan and Leonard Williams as Theodore Craythorpe, With Tony Melody, Brian Trueman, Bettye Alberge and Alan Rothwell. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. 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 April 1960. Schoolboy Jimmy is determined to go to the fair, no matter what mayhem he sparks. |
| 04 | 02 | How Now Brown Cow | 19610227 | 20190609 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe takes elocution lessons to try and win a drama prize. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad! The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid Himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe Rosalie Williams - . Mrs ‘Beaky' Billington Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961. The Kid takes elocution lessons in order to win a drama prize. |
| 04 | 04 | The Trouble With Neighbours | 19610313 | 20190616 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy must think fast when a new neighbour falls out with his Grandfather. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad! The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid Himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Peter Sinclair - . Grandfather Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1961. The Kid has think fast when a new neighbour falls out with Grandfather. |
| 04 | 08 | The Not-so-welcome Guest | 19610410 | 20190623 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe plots to drive Theodore into the arms of an amorous widow. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad! The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid Himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Peter Sinclair - . Grandfather Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle Betty Alberge - . Mrs Eccles Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1961. The Kid plots to drive Theodore into the arms of an amorous widow. |
| 04 | 09 | The Keyhole Kid | 19610417 | 20110717 (BBC7) 20120701 (BBC7) 20131117 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy causes chaos when he misinterprets sister Susan's conversation. |
| 04 | 11 | Animal Crackers | 19610501 | 20190630 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe creates a money-making menagerie. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad! The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid Himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Peter Sinclair - . Grandfather Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle Tony Melody - . Mr Higginbottom Graham Rigby - . Mr Bottomley Herbert Smith - . The Animals Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1961. Schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroecreates a money-making menagerie. |
| 04 | 12 | I'm In Trouble, Again | 19610508 | 20190707 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe is on a mission to get to a wrestling match at the Town Hall and flattery is getting him nowhere. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings. At its peak, ten million fans tuned into The Clitheroe Kid on the BBC Light Programme. And it clocked up 16 series between 1956 and 1972. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Peter Sinclair - . Grandfather Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1961. Schoolboy Jimmy is on a mission to get to a wrestling match. |
| 04 | 13 | Fishing In Troubled Waters | 19610515 | 20190714 (BBC7) | Grandad wants to win an angling contest, but schoolboy Jimmy fancies a trip to seaside. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid' on the BBC Light Programme. Living with his mother, sister and grandfather in a northern England town - the Kid's schemes spark havoc, with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad! The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. Jimmy Clitheroe - . The Kid Himself Patricia Burke - . Mother Peter Sinclair - . Grandfather Diana Day - . Susan Danny Ross - . Alfie Leonard Williams - . Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle Tony Melody - . Mr Higginbottom Theme music by Alan Roper and played by the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Written by Frank Roscoe. Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1961. Grandad heads for the river while schoolboy Jimmy tries to get to the seaside. |
| 05 | 03 | After The Film Was Over | 19611211 | 20211212 (BBC7) | Jimmy is desperate to see a violent violent mobster movie at the pictures. Who can he con into taking him? Starring the diminutive Jimmy Clitheroe. Legendary sitcom about Lancashire's eternal cheeky schoolboy who lives with his Mother, sister and Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series between 1956 and 1972. 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 Grandad - . Peter Sinclair Mother - . Patricia Burke Harry Whittle/Theodore Craythorpe - . Leonard Williams Alfie Hall - . Danny Ross Susan - . Diana Day Vicar - . 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 December 1961. Desperate schoolboy Jimmy starts scheming to see a violent mobster movie. |
| 05 | 04 | The Kid Who Got The Bird | 19611218 | 20211219 (BBC7) | 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 BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1961. |
| 05 | 08 | Too Many Crooks | 19620115 | 20211226 (BBC7) | Schoolboy Jimmy sparks criminal chaos over some cash ‘stolen' from the local grocer. 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 With Tony Melody, Brian Trueman and Jack Woolgar. 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 January 1962. Schoolboy Jimmy sparks criminal chaos over some 'stolen' cash. |
| 05 | 09 | The Old Man Of The Sea | 19620122 | 20220102 (BBC7) | 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 BBC Northern Dance Orchestra directed by Alan Ainsworth. Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1962. |
| 05 | 11 | Lend Me An Ear | 19620205 | 20220109 (BBC7) | Eavesdropping lands schoolboy Jimmy in hot water. Will it all come out in the wash? 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 Grocer - . 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 February 1962. Jimmy's eavesdropping lands him in hot water - but it all comes out in the wash. |
| 05 | 12 | The Day I Told The Truth | 19620212 | 20220116 (BBC7) | Will anyone believe the cheeky schoolboy when he spies some suspicious-looking characters? 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 With Michael Brennan, Tony Melody, 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 February 1962. Will anyone believe the cheeky schoolboy when he sees some suspicious characters? |
| 05 | 15 | Waiting At The Church | 19620305 | 20230611/12 (BBC7) | 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. Jimmy is asked to be a page boy - but he'll do anything to wriggle out of it. |
| 05 | 16 | I Was A Stupid Cupid | 19620312 | 20230618/19 (BBC7) | Determined to locate a new HQ for his gang, the cheeky schoolboy tries to get his sister Susan married off. 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 Higginbottom - . Tony Melody John Nightingale - . 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. In his quest to find a new HQ for his gang, Jimmy tries his best to get Susan married off. |
| 05 | 17 | James 'mr Piano' Clitheroe | 19620319 | 20230625/26 (BBC7) | Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy is offered a chance to win some cash in a music contest. Bbut there are strings attached... Starring the diminutive Jimmy Clitheroe. Legendary sitcom about Lancashire's eternal cheeky schoolboy who lives with his mother, sister Susan and grandad. At its peak, ten million fans tuned in each week to hear Jimmy's latest antics. 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 Higginbottom - . Tony Melody ‘Beaky' Billington - . Rosalie Williams 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. Jimmy gets a chance to win cash in a music contest, but there are strings attached. |
| 05 | 18 | Going To The Dogs | 19620326 | 20230702/03 (BBC7) | Ten bob!! - for leading a greyhound around the track?! The cheeky school boy takes a gamble on a new job - but can he wriggle out of babysitting? Starring the diminutive Jimmy Clitheroe Legendary sitcom about Lancashire's eternal cheeky schoolboy who lives with his mother, sister Susan and grandad. At its peak, ten million fans tuned in each week to hear Jimmy's latest antics. Written by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. The Kid Himself - Jimmy Clitheroe Mother - Patricia Burke Grandad - Peter Sinclair Susan - Diana Day Alfie - Danny Ross Mr Whittle Senior - Deryck Guyler Theodore Craythorpe/Harry Whittle - Leonard Williams Mr Higginbottom - Tony Melody 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 cheeky schoolboy gets two job offers sparking twice the chaos! |
| 05 | 20 | What A Good Boy Am I | 19620409 | 20230604/05 (BBC7) | In his never-ending pursuit of money, Jimmy challenges Theodore to a bet. Starring the diminutive Jimmy Clitheroe. Legendary sitcom about Lancashire's eternal cheeky schoolboy who lives with his Mother, sister Susan and Grandad. At its peak, ten million fans tuned in each week to hear Jimmy's latest antics. 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 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 April 1962. |
| 07 | 02 | One Hundred Not Out | 19640202 | 20110731 (BBC7) 20120708 (BBC7) 20131124 (BBC7) 20170827 (BBC7) | Cheeky schoolboy Jimmy Clitheroe looks back over his past misdemeanours in the 100th episode. Just 4 feet 3 inches tall, the success of comic entertainer Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973) sprang from a BBC Variety Playhouse try-out in the late 1950s. His naughty schoolboy act was a smash and he even wore school uniform during recordings! At its peak, ten million fans were tuning into 'The Clitheroe Kid'. Every week, the Kid's schemes sparked havoc - with the ever present threat of a good spanking from Grandad. The Clitheroe Kid clocked up 16 series in its run from 1956 to 1972. With Peter Sinclair as Grandfather, Patricia Burke as Mother, Danny Ross as Alfie, Diana Day as Susan, Deryck Guyler as Mr Holroyd and Tony Melody as Mr Higginbottom. Scripted by James Casey and Frank Roscoe. Pianist: Harry Hayward Producer: James Casey First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1964. The cheeky schoolboy looks back over his past misdemeanours in the 100th episode. |
| 07 | 09 | A Load Of Chinese Junk | 19631229 | 20110724 (BBC7) 20131229 (BBC7) | Panto hijinks for the cheeky schoolboy. 50th anniversary broadcast on the exact day. |
| 08 | 04 | The Kid Makes History | 19641206 | 20110821 (BBC7) 20120722 (BBC7) 20131222 (BBC7) | The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help. |
| 08 | 06 | Help, It's A Girl | 19650117 | 20110828 (BBC7) 20131201 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy faces his biggest fear when he has to take a girl to school. |
| 08 | 08 | It's All In The Mind | 19650228 | 20110904 (BBC7) 20120729 (BBC7) 20140112 (BBC7) | When the cheeky schoolboy's gang needs a meeting venue, it's time for more trickery. |
| 08 | 14 | James, The Little Gentleman | 19641108 | 20110807 (BBC7) 20120715 (BBC7) 20131208 (BBC7) | When Granddad comes into money, the naughty schoolboy is faced with boarding school. |
| 08 | 20 | One Jump Behind | 19641122 | 20110814 (BBC7) 20131215 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy causes hospital chaos as he tries to retrieve a key. |
| 09 | 01 | The Evils Of Tomato Juice | 19650000 | 20110911 (BBC7) 20120805 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy screws up after Alfie finds a cash wad from a boozy stag night. |
| 09 | 02 | Another Mother For Ossie | 19651107 | 20110918 (BBC7) 20120812 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy causes havoc when he thinks Mr Higginbottom's having an affair. |
| 09 | 03 | The Case Of The Crooked Parson | 19651205 | 20110925 (BBC7) 20120819 (BBC7) | A swindler is on the loose, so cheeky schoolboy Jimmy and Alfie turn detective. |
| 09 | 04 | English As She Is Spoke | 19651219 | 20120826 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy enters a poetry competition to try and win some days off school. |
| 09 | 05 | Sliding Into Trouble | 19660213 | 20120902 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy must wangle his way to hold on to a newly acquired sledge. |
| 10 | 07 | As Advertised On The Telly | 20081012 | 20120909 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy sees double when he helps out with a TV commercial. From 1966. |
| 10 | 20 | The Prize Fool | 19670122 | 20120916 (BBC7) | Susan wins a record token, but with her brother about she needs to exchange it quickly. |
| 10 | 26 | Nothing Like Music | 19670212 | 20111002 (BBC7) 20120923 (BBC7) | The schoolboy can go to the Merseyside derby - if he qualifies for the school band. |
| 11 | 03 | For Love And Money | 19680114 | 20121028 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy's attempt to play matchmaker spells disaster for Alfie. |
| 11 | 04 | Beware Of The Neighbour | 19671008 | 20121007 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy's log cabin faces demolition when a new neighbour moves in. |
| 11 | 13 | Robin Jim And His Merry Men | 20100314 | 20121014 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy sets out to clear Grandad's name. |
| 11 | 16 | Have Snake, Must Travel | 19671210 | 20121021 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy causes chaos when his teacher sends him reptile hunting. |
| 12 | 05 | Half Nelson, Half Alfie | 19681215 | 20121118 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy's off to a wrestling match, but Mr Higginbottom is on his tail. |
| 12 | 09 | Spots Of Bother | 19681110 | 20121104 (BBC7) | The cheeky youngster misses out on a zoo trip, when he's suspected of having measles. |
| 12 | 09 | Stop The Wedding, I Want To Get Off | 19681208 | 20121111 (BBC7) | The cheeky youngster is due to be a page boy, but he's not keen on his satin outfit. |
| 13 | 04 | Any More For The Beach | 19690607 | 20121125 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy sparks chaos on a family holiday at the seaside. From September 1969. |
| 14 | 02 | A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Fair | 19700628 | 20121202 (BBC7) | Anxious to get to the fairground, the cheeky schoolboy sparks a chain of catastrophes. |
| 14 | 02 | The Best Of Birthday Luck | 19700823 | 20121209 (BBC7) | The cheeky schoolboy is in a pickle over buying presents for his family. From August 1970. |
| 15 | 09 | A Far, Far Better School I Go To | 19720716 | 20121216 (BBC7) | When Grandad comes into some money, a crafty plan is hatched for the cheeky schoolboy. |