Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) (1972)
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?
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Hattie Jacques
Maid / Miss Molly Cobbles / Fiona Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Miss Harriet
Joan Sims
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Barbara Windsor
Milk Maiden / Pudding Club Member / Eve / Virgina Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Maid / Aladdin
Peter Butterworth
Various Characters
Kenneth Connor
Various Characters
Norman Rossington
Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp
Jack Douglas
Chimney Sweep / Mr. Firkin / Gong Basher / Adam / Madrigal Singer / Charles Burke / Mephistopheles
Brian Oulton
Oriental Orator
Valerie Leon
Serving Wench
Billy Cornelius
Waiter
Valerie Stanton
Mephistopheles' Vision
Director & Crew
Ronald Fouracre
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 7 votes.
Who directed Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)?
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) was directed by Ronald Fouracre and released in 1972.
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Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1972-12-20
- Status
- Released