Episode number 1 of Series “Carry on”.
On the eve of retirement Sergeant Grimshaw (William Hartnell) hopes, with the arrival of his new and last National Service recruits, to retire with the honour of winning the Star Squad prize. His plans are tested when the recruits show themselves to be a motley crew of prankish misfits. The first in the Carry On series is a bright wartime comical farce. With only a few of the regular Carry On crew we see Kenneth Williams (as James Bailey) in one of his funniest performances. Cast also includes: Shirley Eaton, Eric Barker, Dora Bryan, Bill Owen, Charles Hawtrey, Kenneth Connor, Terence Longdon, Norman Rossington, Gerald Campion, Hattie Jacques, Cyril Chamberlain, Arnold Diamond and Gordon Tanner.
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ACMI Identifier
316191
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military camps
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military discipline
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sexual attraction
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)