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Film Night Special: Carry On Forever

Film Night Special looks at the story behind the success of the low-budget, bawdy Carry On films. (1970)

Film Night Special looks at the story behind the success of the low-budget, bawdy Carry On films since they began in 1958.

Contributions come from the stars of the 19th film in the series, Carry On Up the Jungle, including Frankie Howerd, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey, Bernard Bresslaw and Joan Sims. Highlights from previous Carry On films include Carry On Up The Khyber, Carry on Camping and Carry On Doctor. (1970)

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Sun 12 Apr 1970 23:30
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From the Ealing comedies to Carry On, the stars and producers of classic British comedy films discuss their lives and work.

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Film Editor Colin Jones
Producer Barry Brown
Executive Producer Rowan Ayers
Participant Frankie Howerd
Participant Sid James
Participant Joan Sims
Participant Charles Hawtrey
Participant Bernard Bresslaw
Participant Terry Scott
Participant Jackie Piper
Participant Gerald Thomas

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