Carry On Laughing (Season 1)

British humour at its bawdy best.

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.

  • Poster for The Prisoner of Spenda

    The Prisoner of Spenda (Episode 1) 5.0

    Writer: Dave Freeman

    Air date: 1975-01-04

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Baron Outlook

    The Baron Outlook (Episode 2) 6.0

    Writer: Dave Freeman

    Air date: 1975-01-11

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Disguised as French knight Sir Gaston, Marie is imprisoned in the castle of Baron Hubert and Lady Isobel in order to be ransomed.

  • Poster for The Sobbing Cavalier

    The Sobbing Cavalier (Episode 3) 6.0

    Writer: Dave Freeman

    Air date: 1975-01-18

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Dedicated Royalists Sir Jethro and Lady Kate Houndsbotham are dismayed when they receive a visit from Oliver Cromwell.

  • Poster for Orgy and Bess

    Orgy and Bess (Episode 4) 7.0

    Writer: Barry Cryer

    Air date: 1975-01-25

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Queen Elizabeth I seeks advice from her good friend Sir Francis Drake, following a surprise proposal from Philip of Spain.

  • Poster for One in the Eye for Harold

    One in the Eye for Harold (Episode 5) 5.0

    Writer: Lew Schwarz

    Air date: 1975-02-01

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Nine Old Cobblers

    The Nine Old Cobblers (Episode 6)

    Writer: Dave Freeman

    Air date: 1975-02-08

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: 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.

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