Carry on Cabby. 1963. The Carry on Classic Filmed in Windsor.

Where was the roundabout in Carry on Cabby?

The scene in which "Pintpot" (Charles Hawtrey) drives a cab (PEG 1) round and round a roundabout was filmed at the junction of Goswell Road and Arthur Road, Windsor, with the railway arches of Windsor & Eton Central Station visible in the background.

Why was Kenneth Williams not in Carry on Cabby?

Kenneth Williams' presence is missed here: apparently, he turned down the role of the shop steward (probably influenced by Peter Sellers' similar, award-winning characterization in I'M ALL RIGHT, JACK [1959] and eventually played by Norman Chappell) because he felt the script was substandard – I disagree and, in fact, ...

What town was Carry on Camping filmed in?

Carry On Camping | 1969

The holiday camp scenes filmed at cold, wet Burnham Beeches, just a little northeast of Maidenhead in Buckinghamshire. Convenient for the studios, Burnham Beeches has been used in countless films, including Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.

Is the Royal Oak in Carry on Cabby?

The Royal Oak Hotel stood on this site from the 19th century until its demolition in the late 1930s. The building which replaced it enjoyed a sneaky cameo in the classic 1963 film Carry On Cabby.

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Is there a Colour version of Carry On Cabby?

Many of the early Carry On films were filmed in Black and White. including this one Carry On Cabby. Which We have colorized.

Is there a carry on Christmas?

Unseen for many years, these four made-for-TV Christmas Carry On spectaculars feature favourite stories and timely traditions, including Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, pantomime and much more, in the only way the Carry On team know how…

How old was Sid James in Carry On Camping?

James and Sims are ridiculously old for their roles as a courting couple still trying to get to first base (he was fifty-five, she thirty-eight), as is Barbara Windsor as a naughty schoolgirl (she was thirty-one!).

What was the nudist film in Carry on Camping?

Gerald Thomas informed the Board that the footage was taken from the film Nudist Paradise, which the BBFC passed A in 1959 (albeit with a different audio commentary), so there were no further issues.

What was the finishing school called in Carry-on Camping?

The name of the women's deportment college was the "Finishing School for Young Ladies Chayste Place".

Why wasn t sid james in carry on follow that camel?

Phil Silvers replaced Sidney James in the role of Sgt. Nocker, which had been originally written for James; it turned out that James could not do the film due to commitments on George and the Dragon (1966). About two weeks into the filming of this picture James suffered a mild heart attack.

Are any of the Carry On crew still alive?

The final surviving regular actor who had a lead role in the films is Jim Dale. Now aged 87, Dale - who is also a singer, comedian, narrator, and author - made his first appearance in 1963's Carry on Cabby.

What condition did Kenneth Williams have?

Williams was fondly regarded in the entertainment industry; in his private life, however, he suffered from depression. He kept a series of diaries throughout his life that achieved posthumous acclaim.

Who was the little old lady in the Carry On films?

Esma Cannon(1905-1972)

Without her appearances in many a 'Carry On..' film in the 1960s, her career would have probably been forgotten today. Arguably her most famous performance was as the lonely but happy spinster in Carry on Cruising (1962).

What cars were used in Carry On Cabby?

The Glamcabs were a brand new model of car from the Ford Motor Company, the Cortina, and Ford's involvement in the film was, on their part, to promote the new car.

Who was the laughing woman in Carry on Camping?

Betty Marsden (24 February 1919 – 18 July 1998) was an English comedy actress. She is particularly remembered as a cast member of the radio series Beyond Our Ken and Round the Horne. Marsden appeared in two Carry On films, Carry On Regardless (1961) and Carry On Camping (1969).

Where is the house in Carry-on Camping?

The scenes set in the suburbs were filmed at the Iver Heath housing estate in Buckinghamshire, a favourite location for Carry On films due to its proximity to Pinewood Studios.

Where is the campsite in Carry On Behind?

Pinewood Studios: the Orchard doubled for the caravan site, as it had for the campsite in Carry On Camping. Maidenhead, Berkshire : the town hall doubled for the university seen at the start of the film.

Was Carry On Cruising filmed on a ship?

The "SS Happy Wanderer", including its interiors and decks scenes, is mostly a set constructed at Pinewood Studios. It is affixed atop a hydraulic rig, and is a life size mock-up, complete with all the features of a real cruise ship.

Who went to Sid James' funeral?

Diana Coupland at Sid James funeral (1976)

Did Sid James serve in the military?

During World War II, James served as a lieutenant in an entertainment unit of the South African Army. Following the war, he pursued acting as a full-time career. In December 1946, he relocated to the United Kingdom, supported by his service gratuity.

How many carry-on films was Jim Dale in?

Jim Dale appeared in 11 Carry On films, but he was convinced he'd ruined his prospects before he'd even started. Dale had a tiny role in Raising the Wind, which isn't officially part of the Carry On series but features many of its stars, including Kenneth Williams.

Why wasn't Kenneth Williams in Carry on Christmas?

Though Jim Dale's first film with the team, sadly he is only given a relatively small part in both this and his next Carry On (Jack). Kenneth Williams refused to appear in the film as he claimed he didn't like the script (though this didn't usually stop him).

How many carry-on films were made in total?

The series' humour relied largely on innuendo and double entendre. There were thirty-one films, four TV Christmas specials, one television series of thirteen episodes, and three West End and provincial stage plays, all made on time and to a strict budget.

Where was the carry-on film filmed?

All films were made at Pinewood Studios near Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. Budgetary constraints meant that a large proportion of the location filming was undertaken close to the studios in and around south Buckinghamshire, including areas of Berkshire and Middlesex.