The Carry On Companion [Paperback]

Robert Ross (Author), Phil Collins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2003

An unabashedly affectionate view and special 40th anniversary guide to the Carry On films. This exuberant look at Britain's most hilarious comedy team contains everything you need to know about Carry On, including:
· All 31 films featured
· Full cast lists and production details
· Best scenes and best jokes for each film
· TV specials and stage shows
· Complete Carry On Chronology
· Carry On filmography of all 120 key personnel
· 100 illustrations, including 36 in color
· Exclusive interviews with the stars

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About the Author

Robert Ross is editor of Cor!, the leading magazine of British comedy. He is an accomplished TV and film journalist, and a popular guest broadcaster on BBC Radio. He is the author of Benny Hill, The Complete Goodies and The Monty Python Enyclopedia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Batsford; Revised edition (March 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713487712
• ISBN-13: 978-0713487718
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,575,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE DEFINITIVE CARRY ON GUIDE, September 30, 2000

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[e-mail] (BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Carry on Companion: 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

An informative and enjoyable guide to Britains popular comedy series that is full of everything you wanted to know about the carry on films and probably more. Intelligent and witty, this offers a critical guide to all 31 carry on films which comes complete with facts behind the scenes of the film, the best scenes in that particular film, best actor/actress and shared memories from the cast. Lovley photographs throughout from stills of the film as well as cast and publicity shots. As well as an informative guide to the films it also offers a faultless guide of the t.v series that began in the late sixties and every stage production of the carry on phenemonan. A must have for any serious Carry On fan. Very enjoyable. Recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book to match the great collection, August 23, 2000

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Andy (Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Carry on Companion: 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

This great carry on companion is a great addition to any fans collection. It features all 31 of the carry on films and also biographys of the cast and crew. It's such a great price too, one that any fan can afford. Also there is a behind the scenes section where you find out information on the stars lives outside of the carry on circle. This is a must for any carry on fan and i recommend you buy it today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE DEFINITIVE CARRY ON GUIDE, September 30, 2000

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[e-mail] (BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Carry on Companion: 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

An informative and enjoyable guide to Britains popular comedy series that is full of everything you wanted to know about the carry on films and probably more. Intelligent and witty, this offers a critical guide to all 31 carry on films which comes complete with facts behind the scenes of the film, the best scenes in that particular film, best actor/actress and shared memories from the cast. Lovley photographs throughout from stills of the film as well as cast and publicity shots. As well as an informative guide to the films it also offers a faultless guide of the t.v series that began in the late sixties and every stage production of the carry on phenemonan. A must have for any serious Carry On fan. Very enjoyable. Recommended!