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Summary

Jakey Smith (Robert Lindsay) is a Teddy Boy who's called up to do his National Service in the Royal Air Force.

During basic training, he shares a hut with Ken Richardson (David Janson), Matthew Lilley (Gerald Ryder) and Bruce Leckie (Brian Pettifer).

He also has to endure the disapproval of Corporal Percy Marsh (Tony Selby).

Robert Lindsay left the programme at the end of Series 4 to make Citizen Smith. Karl Howman took over the part of Jakey Smith.

Cast List

  Tony Selby as Corporal Marsh
  Robert Lindsay as Jakey Smith (Series 1-4)
  Karl Howman as Jakey Smith (Series 5)
  David Janson as Ken Richardson
  Gerald Ryder as Matthew Lilley
  Brian Pettifer as Bruce Leckie
  Lori Wells as Alice Marsh

Production Details

Written by:
John Esmonde, Bob Larbey

Directed by:
Michael Mills

Produced by:
Michael Mills

5 series, 34 episodes

Transmitted: 1975-78

TV Channel: ITV

Thames Television

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