Citizens was a radio drama series, which aired twice a week from 27 October 1987 to 25 July 1991. There were 338 twenty-five-minute episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It was created by Marilyn Imrie and A.J. Quinn. The series initially focused on the residents of 5 Limerick Road in the fictional South London borough of Ditcham: Alex, Julia, Michael, Hugh and Anita had all met as students in Leicester. In later years, the series increasingly focused on local bar, The Chariots of Fire, and a crime boss played by John Hollis. Alexei Sayle made a guest appearance as himself in late 89.