
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
Comedy
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Hattie Jacques
Hattie Jacques
Maid / Miss Molly Cobbles / Fiona Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Miss Harriet
Hattie Jacques
Maid / Miss Molly Cobbles / Fiona Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Miss Harriet


Joan Sims
Joan Sims
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Joan Sims
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife


Barbara Windsor
Barbara Windsor
Milk Maiden / Pudding Club Member / Eve / Virgina Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Maid / Aladdin
Barbara Windsor
Milk Maiden / Pudding Club Member / Eve / Virgina Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Maid / Aladdin


Peter Butterworth
Peter Butterworth
Various Characters
Peter Butterworth
Various Characters


Kenneth Connor
Kenneth Connor
Various Characters
Kenneth Connor
Various Characters


Norman Rossington
Norman Rossington
Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp
Norman Rossington
Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp


Jack Douglas
Jack Douglas
Chimney Sweep / Mr. Firkin / Gong Basher / Adam / Madrigal Singer / Charles Burke / Mephistopheles
Jack Douglas
Chimney Sweep / Mr. Firkin / Gong Basher / Adam / Madrigal Singer / Charles Burke / Mephistopheles


Brian Oulton
Brian Oulton
Oriental Orator
Brian Oulton
Oriental Orator


Valerie Leon
Valerie Leon
Serving Wench
Valerie Leon
Serving Wench
Billy Cornelius
Billy Cornelius
Waiter
Billy Cornelius
Waiter
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