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Carry On England

January 30, 2023

Carry On England is a 1976 British comedy film, the 28th release in the series of the original 30 Carry On films (1958–1978). It was released in October 1976 and featured Carry On regulars Kenneth Connor, Jack Douglas, Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth. It was second and last Carry On film for Windsor Davies, Diane Langton and Peter Jones, as well as the fifth and last for Patricia Franklin and the eighth and last for Julian Holloway. Patrick Mower, Judy Geeson and Melvyn Hayes make their only appearances in a Carry On film. The film was followed by That's Carry On! in 1977.

Carry On England
Original UK quad poster
Directed byGerald Thomas
Written byDavid Pursall
Jack Seddon
Produced byPeter Rogers
StarringKenneth Connor
Windsor Davies
Patrick Mower
Judy Geeson
Jack Douglas
Joan Sims
Peter Butterworth
Melvyn Hayes
Peter Jones
CinematographyErnest Steward
Edited byRichard Marden
Music byMax Harris
Distributed byThe Rank Organisation
Release date
31 October 1976
Running time
89 min.
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£250,000

Plot

Captain S Melly (Kenneth Connor) is put in charge of an experimental mixed-battery during the darkest days of the Second World War. It is a relief for Captain Bull (David Lodge) to greet his relief but Melly is not prepared for the ball-squeezing Sergeant Major "Tiger" Bloomer (Windsor Davies) and the randy antics of Bombardier Ready (Jack Douglas), Sergeant Tilly Willing (Judy Geeson) and Sergeant Len Able (Patrick Mower). Forever feigning illness or hiding in their underground "snoggery", the troops are happily getting to grips with each other rather than the enemy. Most prominent of the females is Private Alice Easy (Diane Langton) who tries to charm her new commanding officer but only succeeds in propelling her top button into his system! Private Jennifer Ffoukes-Sharpe (Joan Sims) pines for "Tiger" while everybody – including little Gunner Shorthouse (Melvyn Hayes) – gets a piece of the action. Even after a tip-off to the medical officer, Major Butcher (Julian Holloway) segregation and rigorous training, the unit is still a shower. However, an inspection by the cowardly Brigadier (Peter Jones) and Major Carstairs (Peter Butterworth) is interrupted by an airborne attack and Melly's troops finally prove they are real British bulldogs.

Production

This film featured few established members of the Carry On team. Carry On regular Kenneth Connor played a leading role, but the only other long-time regulars present, Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth, had only small supporting roles.

Windsor Davies, who had joined the series with a main role in the preceding film Carry On Behind, again plays a major role, reprising (in all but name) his Sergeant-Major character from the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, along with Melvyn Hayes as his effeminate foil. Other main roles are played by established and recognisable actors Judy Geeson and Patrick Mower, both newcomers to the Carry On films.

The role of the Brigadier was written for series regular Kenneth Williams, and the role of Private Easy was written for series regular episodes Barbara Windsor, but Williams was unavailable due to appearing in the stage play, Signed and Sealed, and Windsor was unavailable due to appearing in The Mike Reid Show.

Series regular Sid James was unavailable for the film due to appearing in the stage play, The Mating Season. On the opening night of the play at Sunderland Empire Theatre on 26 April, James died of a heart attack on stage at the age of 62.

The film was originally certified AA by the then British Board of Film Censors which would have restricted audiences to those aged fourteen and over, but was cut down to the non-age limited A certificate by heavily toning down the scenes featuring topless nudity and removing one comedic use of the word fokker. However it still proved to be a major commercial failure and was withdrawn from some cinemas after just three days.[1]

Cast

Crew

  • Screenplay – David Pursall & Jack Seddon
  • Music – Max Harris
  • Production Manager – Roy Goddard
  • Art Director – Lionel Couch
  • Editor – Richard Marden
  • Director of Photography – Ernest Steward
  • Camera Operator – Geoffrey Godar
  • Wardrobe – Vi Murray & Don Mothersill
  • Casting Director – John Owen
  • Stills Cameraman – Ken Bray
  • Make-up – Geoffrey Rodway
  • Sound Recordists – Danny Daniel & Gordon McCallum
  • Continuity – Marjorie Lavelly
  • Hairdresser – Stella Rivers
  • Costume Design – Courtenay Elliott
  • Set Dresser – Donald Picton
  • Dubbing Editor – Pat Foster
  • Assistant Editor – Jack Gardner
  • Assistant Director – Jack Causey
  • Titles – GSE Ltd
  • Processor – Rank Film Laboratories
  • Gun – Imperial War Museum
  • Producer – Peter Rogers
  • Director – Gerald Thomas

Filming and locations

  • Filming dates – 3 May-4 June 1976 (Note that Sid James – star of 19 previous entries in the series – died just days before filming on 26 April 1976)

Interiors:

Exteriors:

References

  1. ^ Ross, Robert. The Carry On Companion, B. T. Batsford: London, 1996. ISBN 0-7134-7967-1 p 120

Bibliography

  • Davidson, Andy (2012). Carry On Confidential. London: Miwk. ISBN 978-1-908630-01-8.
  • Sheridan, Simon (2011). Keeping the British End Up – Four Decades of Saucy Cinema. London: Titan Books. ISBN 978-0-85768-279-6.
  • Webber, Richard (2009). 50 Years of Carry On. London: Arrow. ISBN 978-0-09-949007-4.
  • Hudis, Norman (2008). No Laughing Matter. London: Apex. ISBN 978-1-906358-15-0.
  • Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan (third edition) (2007) (Reynolds & Hearn Books)
  • Ross, Robert (2002). The Carry On Companion. London: Batsford. ISBN 978-0-7134-8771-8.
  • Bright, Morris; Ross, Robert (2000). Mr Carry On – The Life & Work of Peter Rogers. London: BBC Books. ISBN 978-0-563-55183-6.
  • Rigelsford, Adrian (1996). Carry On Laughing – a celebration. London: Virgin. ISBN 1-85227-554-5.
  • Hibbin, Sally & Nina (1988). What a Carry On. London: Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0-600-55819-4.
  • Eastaugh, Kenneth (1978). The Carry On Book. London: David & Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-7403-0.

External links

  • Carry On England at IMDb
  • Carry On England at The Whippit Inn

January 30, 2023
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Carry On England is a 1976 British comedy film the 28th release in the series of the original 30 Carry On films 1958 1978 It was released in October 1976 and featured Carry On regulars Kenneth Connor Jack Douglas Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth It was second and last Carry On film for Windsor Davies Diane Langton and Peter Jones as well as the fifth and last for Patricia Franklin and the eighth and last for Julian Holloway Patrick Mower Judy Geeson and Melvyn Hayes make their only appearances in a Carry On film The film was followed by That s Carry On in 1977 Carry On EnglandOriginal UK quad posterDirected byGerald ThomasWritten byDavid PursallJack SeddonProduced byPeter RogersStarringKenneth ConnorWindsor DaviesPatrick MowerJudy GeesonJack DouglasJoan SimsPeter ButterworthMelvyn HayesPeter JonesCinematographyErnest StewardEdited byRichard MardenMusic byMax HarrisDistributed byThe Rank OrganisationRelease date31 October 1976Running time89 min CountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglishBudget 250 000 Contents 1 Plot 2 Production 3 Cast 4 Crew 5 Filming and locations 6 References 7 Bibliography 8 External linksPlot EditCaptain S Melly Kenneth Connor is put in charge of an experimental mixed battery during the darkest days of the Second World War It is a relief for Captain Bull David Lodge to greet his relief but Melly is not prepared for the ball squeezing Sergeant Major Tiger Bloomer Windsor Davies and the randy antics of Bombardier Ready Jack Douglas Sergeant Tilly Willing Judy Geeson and Sergeant Len Able Patrick Mower Forever feigning illness or hiding in their underground snoggery the troops are happily getting to grips with each other rather than the enemy Most prominent of the females is Private Alice Easy Diane Langton who tries to charm her new commanding officer but only succeeds in propelling her top button into his system Private Jennifer Ffoukes Sharpe Joan Sims pines for Tiger while everybody including little Gunner Shorthouse Melvyn Hayes gets a piece of the action Even after a tip off to the medical officer Major Butcher Julian Holloway segregation and rigorous training the unit is still a shower However an inspection by the cowardly Brigadier Peter Jones and Major Carstairs Peter Butterworth is interrupted by an airborne attack and Melly s troops finally prove they are real British bulldogs Production EditThis film featured few established members of the Carry On team Carry On regular Kenneth Connor played a leading role but the only other long time regulars present Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth had only small supporting roles Windsor Davies who had joined the series with a main role in the preceding film Carry On Behind again plays a major role reprising in all but name his Sergeant Major character from the BBC sitcom It Ain t Half Hot Mum along with Melvyn Hayes as his effeminate foil Other main roles are played by established and recognisable actors Judy Geeson and Patrick Mower both newcomers to the Carry On films The role of the Brigadier was written for series regular Kenneth Williams and the role of Private Easy was written for series regular episodes Barbara Windsor but Williams was unavailable due to appearing in the stage play Signed and Sealed and Windsor was unavailable due to appearing in The Mike Reid Show Series regular Sid James was unavailable for the film due to appearing in the stage play The Mating Season On the opening night of the play at Sunderland Empire Theatre on 26 April James died of a heart attack on stage at the age of 62 The film was originally certified AA by the then British Board of Film Censors which would have restricted audiences to those aged fourteen and over but was cut down to the non age limited A certificate by heavily toning down the scenes featuring topless nudity and removing one comedic use of the word fokker However it still proved to be a major commercial failure and was withdrawn from some cinemas after just three days 1 Cast EditKenneth Connor as Captain S Melly Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major Tiger Bloomer Patrick Mower as Sergeant Len Able Judy Geeson as Sergeant Tilly Willing Jack Douglas as Bombardier Ready Peter Jones as Brigadier Diane Langton as Private Alice Easy Melvyn Hayes as Gunner Shorthouse Peter Butterworth as Major Carstairs Joan Sims as Private Jennifer Ffoukes Sharpe Julian Holloway as Major Butcher David Lodge as Captain Bull Larry Dann as Gunner Shaw Brian Osborne as Gunner Owen Johnny Briggs as Melly s driver Patricia Franklin as Corporal Cook Linda Hooks as Nurse John Carlin as Officer Vivienne Johnson as Freda Michael Nightingale as Officer Jeremy Connor as Gunner Hiscocks Richard Olley as Gunner Parker Peter Banks as Gunner Thomas Richard Bartlett as Gunner Drury Billy J Mitchell as Gunner Childs Peter Quince as Gunner Sharpe Paul Toothill as Gunner Gale Tricia Newby as Bombardier Corporal Murray Louise Burton as Private Evans Jeannie Collings as Private Edwards Barbara Hampshire as Private Carter Linda Regan as Private Taylor Barbara Rosenblat as ATS girlCrew EditScreenplay David Pursall amp Jack Seddon Music Max Harris Production Manager Roy Goddard Art Director Lionel Couch Editor Richard Marden Director of Photography Ernest Steward Camera Operator Geoffrey Godar Wardrobe Vi Murray amp Don Mothersill Casting Director John Owen Stills Cameraman Ken Bray Make up Geoffrey Rodway Sound Recordists Danny Daniel amp Gordon McCallum Continuity Marjorie Lavelly Hairdresser Stella Rivers Costume Design Courtenay Elliott Set Dresser Donald Picton Dubbing Editor Pat Foster Assistant Editor Jack Gardner Assistant Director Jack Causey Titles GSE Ltd Processor Rank Film Laboratories Gun Imperial War Museum Producer Peter Rogers Director Gerald ThomasFilming and locations EditFilming dates 3 May 4 June 1976 Note that Sid James star of 19 previous entries in the series died just days before filming on 26 April 1976 Interiors Pinewood Studios BuckinghamshireExteriors Pinewood Studios The orchard was utilised once again as it was for the camping and caravan sites in Carry On Camping and Carry On Behind Black Park Iver Heath BuckinghamshireReferences Edit Ross Robert The Carry On Companion B T Batsford London 1996 ISBN 0 7134 7967 1 p 120Bibliography EditDavidson Andy 2012 Carry On Confidential London Miwk ISBN 978 1 908630 01 8 Sheridan Simon 2011 Keeping the British End Up Four Decades of Saucy Cinema London Titan Books ISBN 978 0 85768 279 6 Webber Richard 2009 50 Years of Carry On London Arrow ISBN 978 0 09 949007 4 Hudis Norman 2008 No Laughing Matter London Apex ISBN 978 1 906358 15 0 Keeping the British End Up Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan third edition 2007 Reynolds amp Hearn Books Ross Robert 2002 The Carry On Companion London Batsford ISBN 978 0 7134 8771 8 Bright Morris Ross Robert 2000 Mr Carry On The Life amp Work of Peter Rogers London BBC Books ISBN 978 0 563 55183 6 Rigelsford Adrian 1996 Carry On Laughing a celebration London Virgin ISBN 1 85227 554 5 Hibbin Sally amp Nina 1988 What a Carry On London Hamlyn ISBN 978 0 600 55819 4 Eastaugh Kenneth 1978 The Carry On Book London David amp Charles ISBN 978 0 7153 7403 0 External links EditCarry On England at IMDb Carry On England at The Whippit Inn Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carry On England amp oldid 1135036347, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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