CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 0h 50m

Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)

This time sees the cast acting out classic christmas panto Aladdin, singing bawdy Elizabethan songs and what's that going on in the Garden of Eden?

71%(7)IMDbComedy

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.

Directed byRonnie Baxter

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
December 20, 1972
Studios
Thames Television

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Hattie Jacques

Hattie Jacques

Maid / Miss Molly Cobbles / Fiona Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Miss Harriet

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife

Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor

Milk Maiden / Pudding Club Member / Eve / Virgina Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Maid / Aladdin

Peter Butterworth

Peter Butterworth

Various Characters

Kenneth Connor

Kenneth Connor

Various Characters

Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp

Jack Douglas

Jack Douglas

Chimney Sweep / Mr. Firkin / Gong Basher / Adam / Madrigal Singer / Charles Burke / Mephistopheles

Brian Oulton

Brian Oulton

Oriental Orator

Valerie Leon

Valerie Leon

Serving Wench

Billy Cornelius

Waiter

Creative team
Directed by
Ronnie Baxter
Written by
Talbot Rothwell
Talbot Rothwell
Dave Freeman
Produced by
Gerald Thomas
Gerald Thomas

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