TV series

Citizen Smith

1977–1980 · 4 seasons

A cosy, silly sitcom where hopeless revolutionary posturing collides with domestic life, played for gentle laughs rather than danger.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Light, satirical, whimsical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Politics, friendship, class, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
friendship
class
ambition
family
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild