Carry On Laughing (1975)
"British humour at its bawdy best."
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Peter Rogers
Network
ITV1
Episodes
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.
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.
The Sobbing Cavalier
Dedicated Royalists Sir Jethro and Lady Kate Houndsbotham are dismayed when they receive a visit from Oliver Cromwell.
Orgy and Bess
Queen Elizabeth I seeks advice from her good friend Sir Francis Drake, following a surprise proposal from Philip of Spain.
One in the Eye for Harold
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.
The Nine Old Cobblers
When Lord Peter Flimsy receives a telegram from his friend Amelia Forbush, indicating that trouble is brewing, he heads off with his trusty sidekick Punter to offer help.
Details
Original Title
Carry On Laughing
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
13
Production
Associated Television, Peter Rogers Productions
