A unique biography of the Carry On phenomenon
Richard Webber is the author of many TV-related books including Fifty Years Of Hancock's Half Hour and a number of authorised Dad's Army titles, including the hugely successful Dad's Army scripts, as well as books about Only Fools and Horses, Porridge, Rising Damp, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and The Good Life.
One for Carry On naysayers as well as the fans, this anniversary
insight into a very British world is filled with waspish bon mots,
extensive interviews and lots of amusing detail. A comprehensive
and warm biography of the key players, as well as the films
themselves.
*Empire*
Richard Webber's book is a chronological trawl through the Carry On
series covering everything from early successes like Carry On
Sergeant, to classics like Carry On up the Khyber ... our most
enduring films have been about getting nookie at all costs and the
consolations of the biscuit tin. The French got Truffaut, we got
Bisto. Bring it on
*Sunday Times*
enjoyable
*Sunday Telegraph*
In this sympathetic, well-researched history, Richard Webber
retrieves some of the more lubricious lines lost to the British
Board of Censors ... the Carry Ons have become a part of British
film history, like Hitchcock and Hammer horror. As vulgar as flock
wallpaper, as cheap as fish and chips, they hold a special place in
the hearts of young and old alike
*Telegraph*
fascinating
*GT (Gay Times)*
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