The Official Carry On Quiz Book [Paperback]

Chris Cowlin (Author), Paul Burton (Author), Norman Hudis (Author), Jacki Piper (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quiz Book | Publication Date: November 23, 2007

Who can forget the cheeky humour, outrageous characters and slapstick comedy that have characterised the Carry On films over the last fifty years? Well, don t lose your head if you discover that the 1,000 questions in this quiz book highlight a few holes in your memory and you end up in hospital screaming for the saucy nurse and ending up with the grumpy old matron! Covering every aspect of the Carry On genre the movies, release dates, characters, the stars and their lives, debuts, and much more this book will propel you on a whirlwind journey from the Wild West to the Khyber Pass and every conceivable location in between, hotfooting through a range of historical eras, and jumping between black-and-white and Technicolor worlds. Even if you find you re cruising on rough waters, carry on regardless, make the most of the entertainment facilities, delve into the treasure trove of facts and figures, and allow your fond recollections to turn your frowns into the smiles and giggles that encapsulate the Carry On ethos.

Editorial Reviews

Review

If you are a fan of the Cock Inn - this is a must for you! --Robin Askwith (Carry On Girls)

This has been a wonderful time for me to read this book. It is a joy to read. It brought back a pile of happy memories of my life in the 'Carry On Pictures'. Good luck with the sales of the book. --Jack Douglas (Appeared in eight Carry On Films)

A great collection of questions, fun for all the family. The Carry On films are great for all the family to watch together, I was in the first Carry On film in 1958, the producers actually used my hotel in two of the films, I would have been in more Carry On films but I loved the theatre. I thought Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor, Bob Monkhouse and Frankie Howerd were very good actors. --Dora Bryan OBE (Carry On Sergeant)

About the Author

Chris Cowlin: Chris is an avid 'Carry On' fan and has really enjoyed writing about the Carry On films and actors, etc. Chris has written many quiz books on different football clubs and enjoys compiling quiz questions in his spare time. Paul Burton: Since 1989, Paul Burton has written, produced, devised, staged, directed and appeared in a prolific number of not-for-profit theatre, film, television and radio productions. The ultimate aim of Paul's various projects is to create practical and unique opportunities for people of all ages and from all kinds of backgrounds to become involved in the arts. His television drama Mirror, Mirror on the Wall received the Diamond Cable 7 Television Best Drama Production award in 1995 and Televisual the Best Light Entertainment Programme award in 1997. He was an in-house theatre producer at The Y Theatre, Leicester in the early 1990s and, as an ardent film and television historian, he has helped compile valuable research material for the Elstree Film Studios archive. Paul s latest radio plays for twenty-five hospital radio stations include: The Wedding , which stars Paul Daniels and 'A Second Chance', which stars Brian Murphy, Linda Regan and Nina Baden-Semper. Future radio plays include: 'Brides to Be', which will star Jeffrey Holland, Judy Buxton and Vicki Michelle. In October 2007, Paul will be staging a fundraising show in Oadby, Leicester, called: 'An Audience With Brian Murphy and Linda Regan'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Apex Publishing Ltd (November 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904444970
• ISBN-13: 978-1904444978
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,030,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author of 40 books, including books on sport, television and film. Chris has raised thousands of pounds through the writing of his books. He currently lives in Clacton on Sea, Essex, England.