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Carry On Christmas. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Windsor, Sid James. Copyright: Thames Television
Carry On Christmas

Carry On Christmas

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1973
  • 4 episodes (4 series)

A number of panto-esque Carry On TV specials, the Carry On Christmas programmes are the ultimate saucy Yuletide romp. Stars Sid James, Terry Scott, Charles Hawtrey, Barbara Windsor, Bernard Bresslaw and more.

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Carry On Christmas

In this brand new show, the team's celebrations centre around how our ancestors have enjoyed Christmas down the centuries. But first a visit to Father Christmas in the fairy grotto of a department store...

Notes

Rehearsals for this special took place at the Serbian Community Centre in London.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 24th December 1973
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Sid James Mr Belcher (Father Christmas)
Joan Sims Virginia's Mother
Barbara Windsor Virginia
Kenneth Connor Mr. Sibley
Bernard Bresslaw Darts Player
Jack Douglas Caroling Caveman
Peter Butterworth Darts Player
Peter Butterworth Caroling Caveman
Bernard Bresslaw Bead Pod
Kenneth Connor Anthra Pod
Joan Sims Senna Pod
Sid James Seed Pod
Barbara Windsor Crompet
Julian Holloway Angle
Laraine Humphrys Customer
Julian Holloway Captain Rhodes
Barbara Windsor Fanny
Kenneth Connor Bishop
Sid James Sir Henry
Joan Sims Bishop's Wife
Bernard Bresslaw Boll
Peter Butterworth Elderly Party Guest
Jack Douglas Crapper
Bernard Bresslaw Captain Ffing-Burke
Kenneth Connor Private Parkin
Sid James Sergeant Ball
Joan Sims Adele
Barbara Windsor Fifi
Peter Butterworth German Soldier
Jack Douglas German Soldier
Barbara Windsor Ballerina
Kenneth Connor Ballerina
Peter Butterworth Ballerina
Jack Douglas Ballerina
Bernard Bresslaw Ballerina
Joan Sims Ballerina
Joan Sims Salvation Army Collector
Jack Douglas Allan-a-Dale
Peter Butterworth Friar Tuck
Kenneth Connor Will Scarlet
Bernard Bresslaw Little John
Sid James Robin Hood
Joan Sims Maid Marian
Barbara Windsor Lady Frances of Bristol
Joan Sims Traffic Warden
Bernard Bresslaw Policeman
Writing team
Talbot Rothwell Writer
Production team
Ronald Fouracre Director
Gerald Thomas Producer
Peter Rogers Executive Producer
Allan Cameron Production Designer

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