Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) 51 years old
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?
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.
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Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Peter Butterworth He was 53, 59 years old when he died | |
| Joan Sims She was 42, 71 years old when she died | |
| Valerie Leon She was 29, now 80 years old | |
| Jack Douglas He was 27, 8 years old when he died | |
| Barbara Windsor She was 35, now 86 years old | |
| Norman Rossington He was 43, 70 years old when he died | |
| Brian Oulton He was 64, 84 years old when he died | |
| Kenneth Connor He was 54, 75 years old when he died | |
| Billy Cornelius He was 38, now 89 years old | |
| Hattie Jacques She was 50, 58 years old when she died | |
| Valerie Stanton |
Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) Crew
| Name | Department |
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Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) (51 years)
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?
- Release day: Wednesday, December 20, 1972
- Runtime: 50 minutes