Carry On Laughing

Carry On Laughing

British humour at its bawdy best.

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

Comedy

Seasons

1. The Prisoner of Spenda

Air Date: 1975-01-04

Newly-weds Arnold and Vera Basket find themselves mixed up with a sinister case of sabotage when they honeymoon in Pluritania.

2. The Baron Outlook

Air Date: 1975-01-11

Baron Hubert and Lady Isobel, the keepers of possibly the most decrepit castle ever, are caught on the hop when a new castle inspector pays a visit.

3. The Sobbing Cavalier

Air Date: 1975-01-18

Dedicated Royalists Sir Jethro and Lady Kate Houndsbotham are dismayed when they receive a visit from Oliver Cromwell.

4. Orgy And Bess

Air Date: 1975-01-25

Queen Elizabeth I seeks advice from her good friend, Sir Francis Drake, following a surprise proposal from Philip of Spain.

5. One In The Eye For Harold

Air Date: 1975-02-01

Worthy knight Ethelred accompanies the inventor of a new secret weapon, a monk by the name of Athelstan, to the battlefields at Hastings to deliver the device to King Harold himself.

6. The Nine Old Cobblers

Air Date: 1975-02-08

When Lord Peter Flimsy receives a telegram from his friend, Amelia Forbush, which indicates that there is trouble brewing, he heads off with his trusty sidekick, Punter, to offer his help.

1. Under The Round Table

Air Date: 1975-10-26

Sir Pureheart, a knight with strict morals, arrives at the court of King Arthur at a particularly crucial time.

2. The Case Of The Screaming Winkles

Air Date: 1975-11-02

Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Major Merridick from food poisoning.

3. And In My Lady's Chamber

Air Date: 1975-11-09

Shortly after engaging a new footman, Sir Harry Bulgen-Plunger is reunited with an old flame.

4. Short Knight - Long Daze

Air Date: 1975-11-16

King Arthur is convinced that the arrival of a common boil doctor is a lucky omen.

5. The Case Of The Coughing Parrot

Air Date: 1975-11-23

Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter tackle their latest baffling mystery, revolving around missing mummies.

6. Who Needs Kitchener?

Air Date: 1975-11-30

With a probable war imminent, Willie has to avoid joining up, whilst the new footman is acting suspiciously.

7. Lamp Posts Of The Empire

Air Date: 1975-12-07

A British expedition up the jungle to find an eminent explorer takes an unexpected, and unfortunate, turn.

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Rating

5.1/10

Release Date

1975-01-04

Episodes

13 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Sid James

Sid James

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Kenneth Connor

Kenneth Connor

Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor

Bernard Bresslaw

Bernard Bresslaw

Peter Butterworth

Peter Butterworth

Jack Douglas

Jack Douglas

David Lodge

David Lodge

Brian Osborne

Brian Osborne

Norman Chappell

Norman Chappell

Production Companies

Associated Television (ATV)

Associated Television (ATV)