7.1Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) · 1972
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) (1972) is a Comedy film directed by Ronald Fouracre, starring Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor.
Comedy
7.1Overview
Two unforeseen problems meant that many fans consider this the weakest Christmas special. Firstly, Talbot Rothwell became ill whilst writing the script, and was unable to finish it. Dave Freeman had to be brought in to complete the script, but the two men did not work together. As a result, the script does not flow as easily as the earlier offerings. Secondly, Charles Hawtrey pulled out of the special at short notice. Having taken third billing to Sid James and Terry Scott in the previous two shows, and knowing they would both be absent, Hawtrey demanded top billing. But Carry On producer Peter Rogers refused, giving top billing to Hattie Jacques instead. Hawtrey's role had hastily to be recast, and was split between Norman Rossington and Brian Oulton, both of whom had played cameo roles in several Carry On films. The special featured a collection of historical sketches, loosely linked around an 18th-century banquet.
Cast
Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor, Peter Butterworth, Kenneth Connor, Norman Rossington, Jack Douglas, Brian Oulton
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What is "Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)" about?
Two unforeseen problems meant that many fans consider this the weakest Christmas special. Firstly, Talbot Rothwell became ill whilst writing the script, and was unable to finish it. Dave Freeman had to be brought in to complete the script, but the two men did not work together. As a result, the script does not flow as easily as the earlier offerings. Secondly, Charles Hawtrey pulled out of the special at short notice. Having taken third billing to Sid James and Terry Scott in the previous two shows, and knowing they would both be absent, Hawtrey demanded top billing. But Carry On producer Peter Rogers refused, giving top billing to Hattie Jacques instead. Hawtrey's role had hastily to be recast, and was split between Norman Rossington and Brian Oulton, both of whom had played cameo roles in several Carry On films. The special featured a collection of historical sketches, loosely linked around an 18th-century banquet.
When was "Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)" released?
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) was released in 1972.
Who stars in "Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)"?
The cast includes Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor, Peter Butterworth.
