Carry On Laughing
An anthology of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps and satires of pop culture, some feature recurring characters; based on the blockbuster Carry On films, the series was an attempt to address the films' declining cinema attendance by transferring the franchise to television. Many original cast members were featured in the series.
Overview
An anthology of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps and satires of pop culture, some feature recurring characters; based on the blockbuster Carry On films, the series was an attempt to address the films' declining cinema attendance by transferring the franchise to television. Many original cast members were featured in the series.
Peter Rogers
Creator / EP
Gerald Thomas
Producer
Episodes
1. The Prisoner of Spenda
Sneaky intrigues against the heir-apparent from being crowned King in a foreign country. A hapless new-married couple honeymooning is pulled into the machinations.
2. The Baron Outlook
Disguised as French knight Sir Gaston, Marie is imprisoned in the castle of Baron Hubert and Lady Isobel in order to be ransomed.
3. The Sobbing Cavalier
Dedicated Royalists Sir Jethro and Lady Kate Houndsbotham are dismayed when they receive a visit from Oliver Cromwell.
