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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known

A quiz book about the Carry On films is a marvellous idea and will entertain fans for days. Chris and Paul have done a great job writing and assembling what will become an essential part of anyone's book collection. Not only are there quizzes about each of the films, you can test your knowledge on the actors who appeared in the series, Pinewood Studios, the stage shows - the list goes on. An ideal book to brighten up those dark winter nights that are just around the corner.
Richard Webber, Author of 'The Complete A-Z of Everything Carry On'

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(Photo: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Sally Geeson with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Sally Geeson (Carry On Abroad and Carry On Girls)

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This book will be fun for all ages, including the grown-up children in the house, and anyone who has enjoyed the unique humour of the Carry On Films.
My own memory of working on a Carry On (Carry On England) is of wearing thick army costumes every day during an exceptionally hot summer at Pinewood, and looking forward to the day when I could discard my tunic and do the topless scene in the film, just to keep cool! (Photo: Linda Regan with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Linda Regan (Carry On England)

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I played one of the torturers in Carry On Henry which I thoroughly enjoyed, it was hilarious working with Kenneth Williams. This book brought back some good memories and is a true gem; with 1,000 questions it will keep you entertained for hours.
Dave Prowse MBE (Carry on Henry)

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Hours of fun for all Carry On lovers!
Garry Bushell, Newspaper Columnist, Television Presenter and Author

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Anyone who thinks Carry On films are harmless pieces of fluff should go and get themselves a copy of Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton's Official Carry On Quiz Book. Even to such a seasoned Carry Oner as myself, the questions are sometimes fiendishly hard, and all of them exhaustively researched. Covering the careers of all the main actors and behind-the-scene folk, as well as every film - even the execrable 'That's Carry On' - these fans-turned-writers have trawled every last golden celluloid moment to bring us such exotic queries as: who wrote additional materail for 'Carry on Sergeant'? Who played Mr Bean in 'Carry on Teacher'? and in 'Carry on Doctor' who was hired as a stunt double for Barbara Windsor?
A treasure trove of comedic miscelleny, this fascinating book makes ideal bedside reading for the casual viewer, the devoted Carry On fan or the connoiseur of late twentieth century pop culture. I heartily recommend it - but thank goodness the answers are at the back!
Mark Campbell, Author of 'Carry on Films: The Pocket Essential Series'

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It’s been more than 30 years since I watched my first Carry On film, on television. I was nine years old and my father used to allow me to watch the films a few minutes past my 8pm bedtime if I washed his car for free at the weekends. It seemed a good deal to me then. It still does now and I’d happily do it all over again. The films were and still are great fun to watch and those family evenings we spent together watching Carry On films remain very dear to me.
I have been very lucky in recent years to have been involved in the world of Carry On – from co-writing books about the series and their producer Peter Rogers, to working on documentaries about their history, and organising reunion events at the films’ home, Pinewood Studios. It is always great to see another book out about the Carry Ons, which keeps the great British comedy flag flying high. This book does that and I say well done to all those involved in bringing such a fun-packed piece together.
A quiz book is not just around to test; it’s also acts as a learning tool. I hope readers will find it as interesting and informative as I have. I wish the book great success.
Morris Bright, Author of Various Carry On Books

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A must for Christmas parties and not just for Carry On fans...
If you talk to certain people about the British film industry they will more than likely say, “Oh, Yes, I watch the Carry On films when they are on TV.”
I have to admit my small part in the two or three I did is a mystery even to me, I don’t even remember the film titles. My agent used to ring me up when a Carry On film was being made and asked if I wanted to go and work for a day. Well, I was going to get paid whatever it was, so off I would go to Pinewood Studios. My scenes were small and very seldom with the regular stars; Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Hattie Jacques, Barbara Windsor, Jack Douglas and someone who I thought was a gem of a comedy actor, Peter Butterworth.
I had worked with Kenny Williams and Ken Connor for a few years on radio and some TV with Sid James. My only real Carry On memory was hoping I’d get my few lines right so that I could get home as early as possible. So once done it was in the car and in time for supper. I’d say to my wife on arrival, “Well that’s another mortgage paid, what’s for supper dear?”
The British public are quite unique in the way they have enjoyed a film or TV programme and almost for ever more they have a lasting affection for them. Perhaps the answer is that comedy films and TV shows of the 60’s and 70’s were not aggressive in any way as a lot are today, they were saucy, yes – but there was still something wholesome about them and funny. After all they say laughter is the best medicine so I hope and am sure the affection for the Carry On’s and a few of their favourite TV programmes of the past will be a certain part of our humorous heritage. (Photo: Bill Pertwee MBE with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Bill Pertwee MBE (Carry On Loving and Carry On Girls)

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I think it's a great idea to bring out 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' just in time for Xmas - or infact anytime of year! I'll put my order in as soon as I can... I personally got to work on six Carry On films and always knew it would be fun working with the cast and crew for a few weeks. It's part of my movie history!
I worked on the film Carry On Up The Kyber for three weeks. In week one I was dressed as an Arab (Burpa) guarding The Khasi of Kalabar (played by Kenneth Williams) and firing shots down on the rebels in the city square. In week two I was dressed and used in various scenes. In week three I was dressed as a rebel firing shots up at The Khasi of Kalabar, whose arab guards were firing down on us! I wonder if I shot myself?
Harry Fielder (Supporting actor in 6 Carry On Films)

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This extraordinary book is an absolute essential for all pub quiz masters in the country. It is packed with amazing knowledge and research which will stump the majority of contestants!
Rosalind Knight (Carry On Nurse and Carry On Teacher)

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A must for all Carry On fans, young or old. This will keep you entertained for hours!
My career in the Carry On films consist of 2 hours work during which I managed to cut Kenneth Williams' foot with a scalpel. He was not amused. Oh, and writing one, Carry On Again, Nurse which was never made - not dirty enough.
George Layton (Carry On Behind)

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I had an awful time reading this book because everybody else kept grabbing in and reliving fond memories of their favourite gags and films in the series. This book will make you want to watch them all again. It is a suitable tribute to a British comedy legend. It was a winner as soon as you see the cover and is full of fascinating tests throughout. The only thing it is lacking is a catagory on Double Entenrdres. 10/10 - the best quiz book I have ever read!
Adam Pearson, Author of Various Quiz Books

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A well written, well researched book. A must for every Carry On fan!
Wendy Richard (Carry On Matron and Carry On Girls)

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The book has been very well researched with all the questions which will bring back memories to CARRY ON enthusiasts. It is a nice way of remembering all the details of the production, the stars and even how much some of the stars were paid. It certainly did bring back great memories of my scenes with Kenneth Williams and Suzanne Daniel who was indeed very sexy and extremely funny.
Albert Moses (Carry On Emmannuelle)

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I have looked through the questions, mostly about the films I was in and I couldn't answer any of them except that I was in four. I forgot the I was Gunner Shaw in 'England'.
It was always a pleasure to go to work because you knew that there would be plenty of laughs on and off the stage. I also have memories of Kenneth Williams talking about his knowledge of History, he was a very well read man. Alan Hume (Director of Photography) took me for a game of golf at Stoke Park, I remember I was awful, I have since improved my game and would like a rematch! (Photo: Author Chris Cowlin and Larry Dann with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Larry Dann (Carry On Teacher, Carry On Behind, Carry On England, Carry On Emmannuelle)

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A must for all devotees of Britains most successful andl longest running movie franchise ever. Not just another quiz but a romp through 50 years of Carry On's in which many of the questions and answers uncover priceless nuggets of information about the cast and crew hitherto unknown culled from 30 Carry On films. Having written for and worked with many of the stars including Sid James, Barbara Windsor and Jack Douglas, the book evoked many happy memories, A nostalgic and page turning challenge to all quiz lovers. (Photo: Author Chris Cowlin and Vince Powell with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Vince Powell, Television Comedy Writer (Bless this House) & Author of 'From Rags to Gags'

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A delightful book for all to dip into. Of especial interest to Carry On fans and all who love films.
Burt Kwouk (Carry On Columbus)

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Who would have thought that after all these years the ‘Carry Ons’ would still be held with such great affection and warmth and have such a huge following. Fans delight in endlessly seeking information about the films, TV and stage shows and the actors who appeared in them.
Bernard’s catch-phrase which swept the country in the 50s (from the TV series ‘The Army Game’) was ‘I only asked’ – I think 50 years on he would now say ‘Well, here are all the questions to the Carry On fans questions’. Well done Chris and Paul for all research and for all the happy memories.
Liz Bresslaw, Wife of Bernard Bresslaw (Appeared in 14 Carry On Films)

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(Photo: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Kenneth Cope with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Kenneth Cope (Carry On At Your Convenience and Carry On Matron)

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Forget Mastermind. Forget Brain of Britain. This is the quiz book to challenge all those Carry on fans out there! Lets face it They are a superior bunch!
This is the perfect quiz book for bringing a smile to your face as you remember all those ridiculous, outrageous and funny Carry On moments.
They say laughter is the best medicine so I prescribe this book to be read at least once a day!
Carry on smiling all of you and long live all the happy memories.
I think the book is fantastic. Chris and Paul have put a lot of work into this. (Photo left: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Jacki Piper with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book', photo right: Chris Cowlin with Jacki Piper and Valarie Leon).
Jacki Piper (Carry On Matron, At Your Convenience, Loving, Up the Jungle) - Written the Foreword

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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. (Photo: Author Chris Cowlin and Jack Douglas with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Jack Douglas (Appeared in eight Carry On Films)

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(Photo: Chris Cowlin and Anita Harris with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Anita Harris (Carry On Doctor and Carry On Follow That Camel)

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(Photo: Chris Cowlin and Shirley Eaton with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Shirley Eaton (Carry On Sergeant, Carry On Nurse, Carry On Constable)

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I am but a small statistic in the ‘Carry On’ saga, having made a brief appearance in only one of them (‘Screaming!’). Carry On’s have been a remarkable success over the years and have collected hundreds of thousands of admirers along the way.
As the quiz has become increasingly successful as a social event, I can see this book becoming the staple diet of such occasions – and jolly good luck to it! (Photo: Author Chris Cowlin and Frank Thornton with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Frank Thornton (Carry On Screaming!)

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I loved Syd James and I always admired Barbara Windsor's big ... blue yes. The Carry On Quiz book by Chris Cowlin brought back so many happy memories. Any quiz master with an ounce of vision could turn this book into a "Carry On" theme night. Hundreds of questyions and answers start reading this and you will be well clued up for an "Carry On" night. Brilliant. (Photo: Andy Ritchie with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Andy Ritchie, Ex-footballer & Scottish Footballer of the Year

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(Photo: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Jack Gardner with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Jack Gardner (Carry On Film Assistant Editor on 16 Films)

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(Photo: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Carry On producer Peter Rogers).
Peter Rogers (Carry On Producer, all 31 films)

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The Official Carry On Quiz Book is extremely informative and interesting. A must for all Carry On fans as fans will enjoy this book for hours on end!
In 2008 The Carry On Films celebrate their 50 year anniversary, having started way back in 1958. My first one was in 1968, Carry On Up the Khyber and led to me appearing in 5 others and a Christmas special. I never thought that 40 years on people would still have such fond memories of this fantastic, fun, film series and I feel great to have been a part of it. (Photo: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Valerie Leon with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Valerie Leon (Appeared in 6 Carry On Films)

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The Carry On films in recent years have developed a cult following. The regular characters and actors who played them have become part of our popular culture, so a quiz book about them and the different films must be a winner. I only appeared in one of the Carry On films, but I remember it with great affection and the pleasure of working with a fun team.
Nicholas Parsons OBE (Carry On Regardless)

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IN PRAISE OF THE CARRY ON QUIZ BOOK... I really don’t know why someone hadn’t thought of this before. Although they didn’t know it, it’s something ‘Carry On’ aficionados have been waiting for years to get their hands on. I extend my warmest congratulations to co-authors Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton for their gargantuan effort in bringing to the public a book that will please hard-core devotees and generate interest in a new generation, “Carry on Virgins” I like to call them.
There are nearly a thousand questions to be teased over and answered. There are no prizes for getting them all right, no phoning a friend, just the sheer pleasure of reawakening enthusiasms for the Gerald Thomas/Peter Rogers’ canon of work. How do you start about collecting the data for such a project? What pavement pounding research must have gone in to collating such a mass of information. And there must have been pavement pounding as there are still many ‘technophobes’ living quietly and secretly in our midst.
There were 30 films in all (correct me if I’m wrong) spanning a period starting in 1958 and temporarily halted in 1992. 34 years of production of the same type of comedy and employing the hard-core team for most of that time. Bruce Willis (Die Hard 4.0) eat your heart out! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you’d better do so as there’s going to be a stampede.
REMINISCENCES... My first encounter with the genre, let’s face it it’s a genre unto itself and I write in the present tense because the beast aint dead yet, was when I was lucky enough to be cast in ‘episode one’ ‘Carry On Sergeant’ in 1958. The whole cast were new to what turned out to be a saga that is still carrying on! There was quite a lot of preening on set the day I was called. This being covered up by who could be the funniest between takes, who could raise the biggest laugh from the crew. Film crews in the 50s and 60s could be notoriously parochial, cliquey and a tough audience. Not the case with the likes of Williams, Monkhouse, Hawtrey and Connor. After a shaky start, the crew warmed to the shenanigans and sometimes libellous humour flying around.
Coming up to nineteen and, ironically, due to start my National Service, with quite a few respectable credits on radio and TV I was a ‘featured supporting artist’ the now PC word for Extra. Featured being the operative word because I was in the same platoon as the stars. One other extra, with whom I struck an immediate rapport, was James Villiers who told me, in confidence, that he was 97th in line to the throne! James went on to achieve great status in the business as a first class character actor.
Kenneth Williams also took a shine to me, taking me under his wing and giving me very sound advice about what to do if one wanted to upstage other actors in movies, quite a different technique to that of the stage. He was most affable, generous and warm hearted. He was appearing at The Garrick Theatre in the west-end in a revue (a genre now defunct) called ‘Share My Lettuce’ at the same time as making ‘Sergeant’. He got me a comp to see the show and I was absolutely entranced by his professionalism and timing. A true entertainer.
William Hartnell was another one in that cast who was a consummate professional. Totally and utterly focused on his character, obeying the first rule of Farce ‘real people in unreal situations’.
I had been a fan of his for a long time and felt ‘made-up’ to be working with him, eating in the same canteen, walking the same corridors and peeing in the same loo! Other actors thought him a bit of a ‘cold fish’ but I could see beyond that impression. A man totally dedicated to his art.
I come from a boxing family, the South African ‘Big’ Don McCorkindale was my Father and later, another boxer and world champion, Freddie Mills became my Step-Father. It was in 1960, a year after ‘Carry On Sergeant’ that Freddie was to appear in ‘Carry Constable’ and in 1961 ‘Carry on Regardless’. I was rather precious about the fact that I had beaten him to it in the Carry On series. My God! If we’d known then what an incredible success the films were to become…I remember one actor on the set of ‘Sergeant’, (well known now but shall remain nameless) a bit toffee nosed, remarking, ‘I believe they’re planning to shoot another one of these monstrosities. I’d rather sign on!” I’m sure (and glad) he did.
1960 demobbed from the army and missing a part in ‘Carry on Constable’ I kicked my heels in the theatre and TV until 1963 and ‘Carry On Cabby’. Not a supporting artist this time. I had one “mouthed” line. It had to be mouthed because we were still under the strictures of The Lord Chamberlain, THE CENSOR. So “you bastard” would not have been acceptable. It was on this set that I first met Sid James. I’m not giving too much away be saying that his country of birth was South Africa. I knew his original surname by then and what his parents did for a living, (refer to “The Carry On Quiz book as they’re questions). He made a beeline for me, in the canteen at Elstree, when he’d checked out the cast list and asked if I was any relation to Don McCorkindale the boxer, (who’d represented his country at the 1936 Olympics). “My Dad” I affirmed. My Gott!! (Afrikaans for My God!) Sid exploded. “He’s an idol of mine. I can give chapter and verse on his career. I remember the press coverage when he went to America to fight Kingfish Levinsky for the heavyweight title of the world and was warned off by the Mafia.” There followed a long conversation pin-pointing, and giggling over, the connections we both had with South Africa and how chuffed he was to be able to ‘praat die taal’, (Afrikaans for speak the tongue), with me.
To have been part of the establishment (that word chosen on purpose) of an institution and without being sycophantic I can say it was a privilege to be with and learn from some of the finest exponents of ‘the bringers of happiness’ that this country has ever produced. Taking innuendo to it’s highest art-form and beloved by all who, many times, fell out of their seats in the cinema. Identifying closely with dialogue which was, only just, one cut above the way us ordinary folk spoke in the streets
I recall a few of the critics at the time of the ’Carry On’ hey-day, (the thesaurus has it’s synonym as ‘halcyon days’ which I think is a better) pooh-poohed the films as “crass, belittling British culture, playing to the gods and no better than the worst days of music-hall”. Only to be countered by one brave soul, it might have even been Kenneth Tynan, “we have returned to our theatrical roots, the mystery plays most beloved of which is The Wakefield Mysteries, in which our society and culture is mirrored - in the most acceptable and believable way - to the person in the street and perceived as “gentle vulgarity”. The rest of Europe has a bit of difficulty in accepting and understanding the British ‘take on life’ our view and appreciation of humour, comedy. Our love of irony, our proclivity for tilting at windmills, not quite as cruel as the Teutonic schadenfreude, but still something unique to us Brits.
Long Live Vulgarity!
(Photo: Don McCorkindale with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Don McCorkindale (Carry On Sergeant and Carry On Cabby)

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I think this book will give a lot of fun and pleasure to many avid Carry On fans.
I worked as a cameraman on sixteen Carry On's and enjoyed every day, up to the point where at weekends, come Sunday, I was looking forward to going back to work on Monday morning.
I often had to work with a handkerchief stuck in my mouth to stop myself from laughing out loud and ruining the sound track. I remember on Carry On Spying leaving the film set to go behind an unused backing only to come face-to-face with the director Gerald Thomas who was trying to stop himself from laughing out loud. O Yes, they were the days! (Photo left: Alan Hume with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book', photo right: Compiler Chris Cowlin and Alan Hume with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Alan Hume (Cameraman on sixteen Carry On Films)

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It's been said that of the making of books there is no end.
This needs to be amended to of the making of books about the Carry Ons there
seems to be no end.
This one is different in that it invites the apparently fanatic admirer of the series to demonstrate how much he/she knows about the details of personalities, titles, dates etc.,
Frankly, I was stumped by most of the posers - but I figure I may be excused: perhaps it's enough to be a part of the whole story, by writing the first six, without being expected to be Mr Memory as well.
I hope this industriously accumulated volume sells as mightily as did the films themselves. (Photo: Norman Hudis with a copy of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
Norman Hudis (Writer of the First Six Carry On Films) - Written the Foreword

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In my years as a stunt artist, it was always a pleasure to work with the ‘Carry On crew’, Babs Windsor, Bill Maynard, Windsor Davies, Sid James. I suppose that as a stunt artist I worked with the majority of the stars of ‘Carry On’ from the times when they were walk-ons to the time when they became stars. After looking through the book it brought back a lot of memories and names of artists that I had forgotten. Considering the number of epic movies I made ‘The Bonds’, etc, it was a great pleasure not only to work with artists that became big stars in there own right but always remembered the hard times we all had before they hit the big time, sadly so many have now gone.
Nosher Powell (Carry On Dick)

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A must for all Carry On fans, extend your knowledge of the legendary Carry On's...
Kevin Snelgrove, Author of 'The Official Carry On Facts, Figures & Statistics'

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Every fact and figure is covered in this comprehensive book. A must for any Carry On fan. (Photo: Kevin Snelgrove (author of 'The Official Carry On Facts, Figures & Statistics'), Ken Rock and Chris Cowlin).
Ken Rock, British Society of Comedy Writers (President)

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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)

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The series remains to this day much loved everywhere, so this book is a MUST for all ‘Carry On’ fans of all ages and nationalities!
My part in the ‘Carry On’ sage was very minor, I appeared as ‘The Bridegroom’ in ‘Carry On Cabby’. But to this day I still get letters from fans requesting information, so a book of this kind containing 1,000 will seem like manna from heaven, where indeed alas, most of them are! In the early years the leading members of the team didn’t realise what an impact they had made internationality. I had a minor role in another Peter Rogers film called ‘Raising the Wind’ with many of the ‘Carry On’ regulars. A party of Japanese journalists were being shown around Pinewood, came into our studio, spotted Leslie Phillips and Kenny Williams and went crazy, all we could hear was ‘Carry On, Carry On’ as the two stars were mobbed! Even Leslie, an established international star was taken aback. At the impact this (at the thought to be just a ‘domestic’ series) was having abroad.
Peter Byrne (Carry On Cabby)

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Carry On films have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and a part of my personal life for over a decade. I'm very proud to have been able to turn my childhood obsession with Sid James and Hattie Jacques in to something approaching a 'career'. From books to audio commentaries and CD sleeve notes to celebrity events at Pinewood Studios, Carry On has never been far away. And they still make me laugh as much as they ever did! Having written the Carry On Quizzing DVD in 2006 I can understand the brain-aching process of putting together a wealth of taxing questions. My admiration goes to Paul and Chris for this fun-filled celebration of the nation's favourite comedy series. A lovely cover as well. A trick question: From which Carry On does it come? You see. 1001 questions. Who says you don't get your money's worth!
Robert Ross, Author of Various Carry On Books

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

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I cannot begin to imagine how many hours Chris Cowlin put into the research to producing the book. As a nation we seem to love any form of question and answer programme and I am sure Chris has filled a niche with this book.
Barbara Thomas, Widow of Gerald Thomas (Director of the Carry On Films)

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It never ceases to amaze me how every new generation of comedy film viewers become avid 'Carry On' fans - despite the age of the films. Judging by the many letters from fans now arriving from all over Europe, this very clever and informative quiz book should also be published in German, Belgium, Swedish, etc.
Valerie Van Ost (Carry On Cabby, Don't Lose Your Head, Doctor and Again Doctor)

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-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

Test your knowledge with this book, filled with questions and posers to tax your brain to distraction. Compiled by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton, self confessed fans of the Carry Ons.
www.whatacarryon.blogspot.com

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Another quiz book from fairly prolific Clacton compiler Chris Cowlin, and this one has to be one of his best.
Neil Jones, Colchestert Gazette (Books Editor)

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What a trip down Memory Lane! I was fascinated by the Carry-On films as a kid, but was shocked to learn how much I’d forgotten. Forgotten who played the infamous Dr. James Nookey (I kid you not), and did the gorgeous Sally Geeson really star in Carry On Dick? Read on…
A nostalgia-fest of Carry-On trivia is at your disposal in this fantastic stocking filler. Don’t miss it!
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

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An excellent mix of questions that will definitely test the knowledge of all Carry On enthusiasts... A must have!
www.carryon.me.uk

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From the dawn of time many important questions have been asked by civilisation;
What's the meaning of life? Do Aliens exist? Is there a God? What was the name of Sid James' character in Carry On Girls?
If you can answer one or more of the aforementioned questions, then this is the book for you. Bursting at the seams with trivia, The Official 'Carry On' Quiz Book will test even the most dedicated fan of the series.
www.thewhippitinn.com

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Every fact and figure is covered in this comprehensive book. A must for any Carry On fan.
www.bscw.co.uk

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THE OFFICIAL CARRY ON QUIZ BOOK
Christian Market Place Magazine

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Carry On films have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and a part of my personal life for over a decade. I'm very proud to have been able to turn my childhood obsession with Sid James and Hattie Jacques in to something approaching a 'career'. From books to audio commentaries and CD sleeve notes to celebrity events at Pinewood Studios, Carry On has never been far away. And they still make me laugh as much as they ever did! Having written the Carry On Quizzing DVD in 2006 I can understand the brain-aching process of putting together a wealth of taxing questions. My admiration goes to Paul and Chris for this fun-filled celebration of the nation's favourite comedy series. A lovely cover as well. A trick question: From which Carry On does it come? You see. 1001 questions. Who says you don't get your money's worth!
www.robertross.co.uk

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CARRY ON, CHRIS COWLIN A SELF-confessed fan of slapstick and innuendo will take part in the 50th anniversary of the Carry On genre at the home of British film. Chris Cowlin, production manager at Apex Publishing, based in Clacton, will sign copies of his new book - The Official Carry On Quiz Book. He has been invited to the half-centenary at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks, on March 16 and will get to meet his comedy heroes - the likes of Barbara Windsor, Leslie Phillips and Wendy Richard. Mr Cowlin said: "I've been a big fan since I was a child - it is good British humour. "I started writing it about four years ago but didn't think it would get anywhere. "I decided to give it another go six months ago and wrote a letter to producer Peter Rogers. "He replied almost immediately and was keen to make it an official publication." The book, written in partnership with television historian Paul Burton, has more than 1,000 questions covering every aspect of Carry On. Mr Cowlin has compiled many football quiz books and has raised thousands of pounds for charities but this is his first foray into the world of film.
Clacton Gazette

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This book will be fun for all ages, including the grown-up children in the house, and anyone who has enjoyed the unique humour of the Carry On Films. My own memory of working on a Carry On (Carry On England) is of wearing thick army costumes every day during an exceptionally hot summer at Pinewood, and looking forward to the day when I could discard my tunic and do the topless scene in the film, just to keep cool!
www.lindareganonline.co.uk

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The Carry On films in recent years have developed a cult following. The regular characters and actors who played them have become part of our popular culture, so a quiz book about them and the different films must be a winner. I only appeared in one of the Carry On films, but I remember it with great affection and the pleasure of working with a fun team.
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A must for all Carry On fans, young or old. This will keep you entertained for hours! My career in the Carry On films consist of 2 hours work during which I managed to cut Kenneth Williams' foot with a scalpel. He was not amused. Oh, and writing one, Carry On Again, Nurse which was never made - not dirty enough.
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Colchester Gazette

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This is an excellent addition to the Carry On bookshelf. Even as a lifetime fan of the films with more than just a passing interest I couldn't get half of them right without looking them up! There's something in the book for even the most knowledgeable fan.
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Tottenham, Wood Green and Edmonton Journal

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Hours of fun for all Carry On lovers!
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The Official Carry On Quiz Book is extremely informative and interesting. A must for all Carry On fans as fans will enjoy this book for hours on end! In 2008 The Carry On Films celebrate their 50 year anniversary, having started way back in 1958. My first one was in 1968, Carry On Up the Khyber and led to me appearing in 5 others and a Christmas special. I never thought that 40 years on people would still have such fond memories of this fantastic, fun, film series and I feel great to have been a part of it.
www.valerieleon.com

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The Official Carry On Quiz Book will test the staunchest fans with a range of questions on the stars, the films, characters' names and even catchphrases. One to tease memories at family gatherings.
Bill McBride, Weekly News

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Carry On and celebrate 50 years! Three books celebrate a British institution
By Harris Dee
No Laughing Matter: How I Carried On', by Norman Hudis
HE'S 87 and you've probably never heard of him.
He wrote scripts for episodes of The Saint, Hawaii 5-O, Buck Rogers and The Man From Uncle, all smash hit TV series.
But what he's more famous for is the writer of the first six Carry On films - that typically English film genre of the double entendre and not so double entendre.
Norman Hudis has now written his autobiography, No Laughing Matter: How I carried on', to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Carry On' films.
And if you are a Carry On anorak who likes nothing better than to slip into a hardback (oooo matron!) there are two other books to help you pass the evenings in the run-up to spring.
First, Norman Hudis who for the first time has revealed his secrets about the stars from the series and how he became the master of the comedy big screen because Carry On still has a big following around the world, and is still being shown weekly on digital TV.
Hudis is very proud of his connections. He moved into Carry On after great success writing for the stage and screen and "wallowed in the instant riotous success and all it brought me, all around the world".
It was when he started working for himself that producer Peter Rogers asked him to write Carry on Sergeant' which would go on to epitomise British comedy for decades. This was followed by Carry on Nurse', Teacher', Constable', Regardless' and Cruising'.
The Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics', by Kevin Snelgrove
For a very Brit comedy' Carry On Nurse still holds an American record - running for a whole year at a Los Angeles cinema. Nurse in fact came after the first, Sergeant, and was written in just ten days: A work takes as long to write as it takes..' The first four of the scripts were in fact aimed at towering British institutions, with the audience needing no reminder of the ready-made comic aspects'.
Public familiarity with the subject was everything, or at least desirable. Well meaning people could not grasp that we'd have to spend time at the start of Carry on Stock Exchange explaining the unfamiliar market before we could make fun of it.' Carry on Angling promised to be rather static: someone falls in the water - then what?' For the first time Hudis tells us of two couldabeens' that finished up as neverwases' written just in case he was asked to come back and write another film. Carry On Under the Pier If Wet', celebrating two formidable British institutions, the seaside concert party and the boarding house. And Carry On Shylock Holmes': I would have turned the Doyle images on their heads.' Hudis gives frank opinions about the Carry On stars like Ted Ray, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Charles Hawtrey, Kenneth Connor (a giant comedy talent') and Kenneth Williams. And of his later time in Hollywood, among others, Elvis and Joan Crawford.
As the bishop said to Bach: "Well I'll be fugued" (ooooo, no matron!), you can get a real insight into this delightful man, a giant of his industry who nobody remembers!
AT the same time we have The Official Carry On Facts Figures and Statistics' by Kevin Snelgrove.
Such crazy facts as: there were 20 (really?) Carry On television programmes broadcast as well as the films, some as Christmas specials but 13 in 1975 alone, while Kenneth Connor appeared in most (18 or 90 percent), followed by Jack Douglas (wu-fwhey!) on 17 and Barbara Windsor 15.
There were also three stage shows - Carry on London', Carry on Laughing with the Slimming Factory' and Wot a Carry On In Blackpool'.
Every film is detailed with technical data, stars and production staff, while some even have details of where each scene was shot.
More amazing are details of what the films cost to make - from just £74,000 for Sergeant in 1958 to £2.5m for Columbus in 1992.
And the wages paid to the stars seem like peanuts today - a total of just £10,985 for Sergeant while the highest were only £50,000 for Follow That Camel' in 1967 and Behind' in 1975 due to payments of £30,000 each to Phil Silvers and Elke Sommer.
There are even all the vehicle registration plates seen in the films, kissing scenes, the number of people cast, when films were started and finished production .. the list is endless. So stop messin about' and go and get your copy now, matron!
This is a brilliantly researched compilation of information that will have Carry On fans rolling in the aisles (ooooh, I say!) with every conceivable statistic you could wish for, well almost, and anecdotes and memories from some of the actors.
Author Kevin Snelgrove was born in Frome and is considered one of the country's leading experts on Carry On films.
AND finally we have the official Carry On Quiz Book'.
It contains 1,000 questions covering every feasible subject, such as the films, the actors, behind the cameras, actors birthdays, movies' release dates, locations and catchphrases.
As the sleeve notes say: "You could end up in hospital screaming for the saucy nurse and ending up with the grumpy old matron."
Oh, and there are answers too.
Infamy, infamy they've got it in for me! Oooh, matron.. A-har-har-har (cue Sidney James laughter..) No Laughing Matter: How I Carried On', by Norman Hudis, published by Apex Publishing Ltd (paperback) on March 24 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first Carry On film, £7.99.
The Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics', by Kevin Snelgrove, published by Apex (hardback), £9.99.
The Official Carry On Quiz Book', by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton, published by Apex (paperback), £7.99.
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CARRY ON, CHRIS COWLIN
A SELF-confessed fan of slapstick and innuendo will take part in the 50th anniversary of the Carry On genre at the home of British film.
Chris Cowlin, production manager at Apex Publishing, based in Clacton, will sign copies of his new book - The Official Carry On Quiz Book.
He has been invited to the half-centenary at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks, on March 16 and will get to meet his comedy heroes - the likes of Barbara Windsor, Leslie Phillips and Wendy Richard.
Mr Cowlin said: "I've been a big fan since I was a child - it is good British humour.
"I started writing it about four years ago but didn't think it would get anywhere.
"I decided to give it another go six months ago and wrote a letter to producer Peter Rogers.
"He replied almost immediately and was keen to make it an official publication."
The book, written in partnership with television historian Paul Burton, has more than 1,000 questions covering every aspect of Carry On.
Mr Cowlin has compiled many football quiz books and has raised thousands of pounds for charities but this is his first foray into the world of film.
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A SELF-confessed fan of slapstick and innuendo will take part in the 50th anniversary of the Carry On genre at the home of British film.
Chris Cowlin, production manager at Apex Publishing, based in Clacton, will sign copies of his new book - The Official Carry On Quiz Book.
He has been invited to the half-centenary at Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks, on March 16 and will get to meet his comedy heroes - the likes of Barbara Windsor, Leslie Phillips and Wendy Richard.
Mr Cowlin said: "I've been a big fan since I was a child - it is good British humour.
"I started writing it about four years ago but didn't think it would get anywhere.
"I decided to give it another go six months ago and wrote a letter to producer Peter Rogers.
"He replied almost immediately and was keen to make it an official publication."
The book, written in partnership with television historian Paul Burton, has more than 1,000 questions covering every aspect of Carry On.
Mr Cowlin has compiled many football quiz books and has raised thousands of pounds for charities but this is his first foray into the world of film.
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Islington Gazette

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I can remember as though it was yesterday laughing at the antics of Syd James and Barbara Windsor in Carry On Camping. The subsequent films featuring Bernard Bresslaw, Terry Scott, June Whitfield and a plethora of other equally funny folk were equally hilarious.
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the "Carry On" dynasty Chris Cowlin and
Paul Burton have compiled the "Carry On" Quiz Book. It's brilliant.
In addition to the 1,000 questions and answers there are contributions from Nicholas Parsons, who appeared in Carry On Regardless and Dora Bryan OBE who was in Carry On Sergeant.
Jack Douglas perhaps says it all with the final word. "This has been a wonderful time for me to read this book. It is a joy to read and brought back a pile of happy memories". Jack should know as he appeared in eight Carry On films.
My own personal favourite was "Carry on up the Khyber" when the British Soldiers from the Highland Regiment raised their kilts. Hilarious!
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FARCES OF NATURE
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I think it's a great idea to bring out 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' just in time for Xmas - or infact anytime of year! I'll put my order in as soon as I can... I personally got to work on six Carry On films and always knew it would be fun working with the cast and crew for a few weeks. It's part of my movie history!
I worked on the film Carry On Up The Kyber for three weeks. In week one I was dressed as an Arab (Burpa) guarding The Khasi of Kalabar (played by Kenneth Williams) and firing shots down on the rebels in the city square. In week two I was dressed and used in various scenes. In week three I was dressed as a rebel firing shots up at The Khasi of Kalabar, whose arab guards were firing down on us! I wonder if I shot myself?
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Powys County Times and Express

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Burntwood Post

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Daily Star Sunday (Take 5 Magazine)

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Hampstead and Highgate Express

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Daily Star Sunday (Take 5 Magazine)

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Wembley & Kingsbury Times

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COMPETITION
* The competition was also featured in the 'Macclesfield Express', 'Heywood Advertiser', 'Middleton Guardian', 'Accrington Observer', 'Rossendale Free Press', 'Stockport Express' and 'Rochdale Observer'.
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Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter

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-- Radio and TV

A spanking good read!
Chris Baxter, BBC Radio Leicester 104.9 FM (Presenter)

Colchester Garrison 107 FM reviewed 'Novel Ideas' compiled by Jeff Thorburn, 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' compiled by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton, and 'Raised on Elvis! Elvis! Elvis!' written by Sandi Haynes Pichon on 'The Liz Mullen Show', they also gave copies of the books away in a radio competition.
Colchester Garrison 107 FM

Colchester Garrison 107 FM reviewed 'Novel Ideas' compiled by Jeff Thorburn, 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' compiled by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton, and 'Raised on Elvis! Elvis! Elvis!' written by Sandi Haynes Pichon on 'The Liz Mullen Show', they also gave copies of the books away in a radio competition.
Colchester Garrison 107 FM

If you are a true Carry On fan then the official quiz book is a must. It’s a sin if you don’t buy it. It has a great collection of questions to ensure that you know some of the interesting facts as the films “carry” so much history. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t seen a “Carry On.” I remember watching them on TV as I was growing up.
Jhangir Ahmed, BBC Radio Sheffield 88.6 FM (Reporter)

Paul Burton appeared on Isle of Wight Radio 102 & 107 FM (on the Alex Dyke Show). He was interviewed about his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book'.
Isle of Wight Radio 102 & 107 FM

Paul Burton appeared on BBC Radio Leicester 104.9 FM (on the Chris Baxter Show). He was interviewed about his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book'.
BBC Radio Leicester 104.9 FM (Chris Baxter Show)

Oooh Matron! This is one book you’ll want to Carry On Reading!
Stephen Lee, Anglia Television (Presenter)

Paul Burton appeared on BBC Radio Leicester 104.9 FM (on the Rupal Rajani Show). He was interviewed about his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' and was joined by Carry On England actress Linda Regan and her comedy actor husband Brian Murphy.
BBC Radio Leicester 104.9 FM (Rupal Rajani Show)

This book is the ultimate armchair companion to practically every sporting enthusiast. Chris Cowlin has really captured the reader in what is truly a great series of books.
Curtiss Adamiec, Afan 107.9 FM (Presenter)

Afan 107.9 FM featured and run a competition on 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book'.
Afan 107.9 FM

The Official Carry On Quiz Book was featured (and a competition run) on Swansea Bay Radio 102.1 FM, on 'The Jay Curtis Show'.
Swansea Bay Radio 102.1 FM

The Official Carry On Quiz Book was featured on ITV (Central East). Compiler Paul Burton was interviewed and answers questions on the Carry On series, Paul was interviewed by Steve Clamp and Sameena Ali-Khan.
ITV (Central East)

Wyvern 96.7 FM featured 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' compiled by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton. They also gave five signed copies away in a radio competition.
Wyvern 96.7 FM

28 December 2010 - BBC Radio Essex 103.5 & 95.3 FM feature 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' compiled by Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton. The book was featured on 'The Mark Punter Show', where Mark tested listeners about their knowledge on the film series.
BBC Radio Essex 103.5 & 95.3 FM

25 August 2010 - Chris Cowlin was interviewed on Leith 98.8 FM. Chris answered questions about his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book'.
Leith 98.8 FM

22 December 2015 - Chris Cowlin was interviewed on K107 FM. Chris answered questions about his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book'. Chris was interviewed on 'The Graeme Logan Show'.
K107 FM

-- Readers Comments

From the cover and title of this book I would have expected less, yes this book proves that you should never judge a book by its cover! I expected loads of nerdy questions for anoraks who watch the Carry On films to the exclusion of all other entertainment. However what I got was a wonderful cornucopia of facts, designed as quizzes about the stars of Carry On films including their other world and life histories. And it’s not just the main stars either, loads about the slightly lesser well known stars too! Then there’s the studios crew, etc. Excellent fun!
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Interesting and informative, plenty of facts that I didn’t know. A family friend borrowed it and is going to use it for setting questions in pub quizzes.
Pam Richardson
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We have had much fun testing our knowledge and also learnt a lot. The book is very much recommended. Great entertainment.
Sheila Middle
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An excellent, entertaining book, it gives hours of fun with stacks of information and little nuggets of enlightenment with facts and data about great films and the actors/actresses. I really enjoyed it - 9/10.
Helena Cairns
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A good quiz book for the carry on enthusiast. A great variety of questions and a lovely trip down memory lane.
Samantha Bennett
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A very enjoyable book - one for the fans of slapstick Carry On comedy. A must read book!
Malcolm Parker
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For a quiz book is was very informative and got lots of interesting facts about the films and characters. The questions themselves were about everything connected to the carry on industry, for example, the characters, the films, the studios, even the stage shows which I did not know about.
The lay out of the book is very well presented and clear, easy to find the answers at the back. Very interesting, formative and funny to read. Enjoyment for all the family at all ages.
Rebecca While
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A marvellous reference book for 'Carry On' fanatics. A good family and party book which would evoke some very funny memories and would make an enjoyable evening.
Mrs JM Borley
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The book is great fun. It’s packed full of useful information. It is easy to follow and the answers are easy to find. Lots of familiar names that you recognise once you’ve seen them. Great fun for fans of the ‘Carry On’ era!
Susan Simpson
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This book is both fun and entertaining to all carry on film fans, yet it would be just as enjoyable to somebody who is not so clued-up about these hilarious films. It is set up perfectly with its sectioned questions and answers, ideal for any pub quiz or family fun. It manages to bring back all the hidden memories of every film, leaving you either laughing to yourself or with everyone else. The Official Carry On Quiz Book also enlightens you to more in-depth information you might not have known. A great read for everyone!
Natalie Do Prado
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My sister and I liked The Official Carry On Quiz Book. We enjoyed doing the quizzes. We got some of the answers right and enjoyed finding new things to talk about the Carry on Films that we did not know. We loved the Carry On films so we found it very interesting. We would recommend it to anyone who likes quizzes and the Carry On films.
Eileen Moody
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This book is fantastic, if you are a Carry On fan this is for you! A great collection of questions from Chris and Paul, it was really good to re-live the fine moments of great TV.
A reader from England
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An excellent mix of questions that will definitely test the knowledge of all Carry On enthusiasts... A must have!
Alexia Novak
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From the dawn of time many important questions have been asked by civilisation;
What's the meaning of life? Do Aliens exist? Is there a God? What was the name of Sid James' character in Carry On Girls?
If you can answer one or more of the aforementioned questions, then this is the book for you. Bursting at the seams with trivia, The Official 'Carry On' Quiz Book will test even the most dedicated fan of the series.
Rob Milburn
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We have had hours of fun with this book. Even though we have all the Carry On DVD’s, we didn’t realise how much we didn’t know or hadn’t noticed. Carry On is an institution, much the same as Abba or Madness, and will go on forever. Our favourite is ‘Carry On Screaming’ so that section was particularly interesting.
Mr RT Prescott
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What can I say? Where do I start?! I think straight forward words can only describe this book (although, I must admit some actors had slipped my mind)! Informative, irritating to frustration point, nostalgic brain-thumping solid-fun. Well done Chris and Paul!
Linda Hunter
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Wow! I will learn a lot from this!
Pearl Hackett
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An excellent cover, instantly appealing an a must for all ‘Carry On’ fans. Extremely well set out. This is a must for anyone compiling quizzes. I loved the variety of quizzes – the variation of format.
Peter Collett
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The book helped me to recall a laugh a minute, we need more of these ‘Carry On’ type films on out screens today, every on of the actors and actresses were hand picked to play their parts to perfection.
Dorothy Veitch
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It was very entertaining to dip in and out of.
Marian Bellows
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I have watched all the Carry On films down the years, there will never be films like these again. I will read this book again and again.
Mrs Gwen Divers
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What a fascinating book! A must for all ‘Carry On’ fans, the authors have done a brilliant job covering every ‘Carry On’ film.
I Williams
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-- Book Signings and Events

Paul Burton signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Market Street, Leicester.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' along side authors Kevin Snelgrove (The Official Carry On Facts, Figures & Statistics) and Norman Hudis (No Laughing Matter) at Waterstone's, Poole.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' along side authors Kevin Snelgrove (The Official Carry On Facts, Figures & Statistics) and Norman Hudis (No Laughing Matter) at Waterstone's, Poole.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Lakeside.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Lakeside.
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Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton signed copies at their official book launch at WH Smith, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester. Chris and Paul were joined by Carry On England actress Linda Regan and her comedy actor husband Brian Murphy. (Picture Left: Paul Burton, Linda Regan, Brian Murphy and Chris Cowlin. Picture Right: Chris Cowlin, Linda Regan and Brian Murphy).
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Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at 'An Audience With Brian Murphy and Linda Regan'. They were joined by Linda Regan (Carry On England) who was signing copies of her latest crime novels: 'Behind You!' and 'Passion Killers'. The event was held at: St. Peter's Church Hall, Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester. (Picture Left: Brian Murphy, Chris Cowlin, Paul Burton and Linda Regan. Picture Right: Chris Cowlin and Paul Burton signing copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book').
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Paul Burton signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Leicestershire Promotions (Tourist Information Centre), Leicester.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book at the 50th Carry On anniversary at Pinewood Studios. Chris was also joined by Carry On producer Peter Rogers and actors Leslie Phillips, Frank Thornton, Jack Douglas, Valerie Leon, Richard O'Callaghan, Jacki Piper, Kenneth Cope, Larry Dann and many, many more. (Picture Right: Norman Hudis, Chris Cowlin and Kevin Snelgrove).
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Culver Square, Colchester.
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Chris Cowlin promoted 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at 'Carry On Christmas 2007'. Chris joined Carry On producer Peter Rogers, cameraman Alan Hume, assistant editor Jack Gardner and actresses Jacki Piper and Valerie Leon for Christmas dinner at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire. (Photo left: Pinewood Studios, the home of the famous 31 Carry On films, photo right: Chris Cowlin with Carry On actress Jacki Piper).
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Basildon.
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'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' on sale at Hatchards, London.
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Picture Left: Chris Cowlin signed copies of his books at The Southend Book Fair (Southend Festival). Picture Right: Chris Cowlin (right) with Apex Publishing Ltd authors Mark Cundy (left) and Mark S. Bennison (middle).
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Chris Cowlin (right) signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Culver Square, Chelmsford.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book', 'The Cricket Quiz Book' and 'Celebrities' Favourite Football Teams' at Borders, Birstall, Batley.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at the Hull Comedy Festival 2008.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his books 'The British TV Sitcom Quiz Book' and The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Elstree Film Studios, Hertfordshire.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his books 'The British TV Sitcom Quiz Book', 'The West Ham United Quiz Book', 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book', 'The Official Colchester United Quiz Book', 'The Southend United Quiz Book' and 'The Gooners Quiz Book' at Essex Country Show 2009.
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Chris Cowlin with all of the authors that attended The Southend Book Fair (Southend Festival).
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Chris Cowlin (right) signed copies of 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at Waterstone's, Culver Square, Colchester.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' at 'The British Society of Comedy Writers' Conference 2008 in London.
Photo right: Chris Cowlin with Ronald Wolfe ('On The Buses' scriptwriter) at the comedy event.
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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' and various other titles at Waterstone’s, Doncaster.
Waterstone’s, Doncaster

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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The Official Carry On Quiz Book' and various other titles at Waterstone's, The Shires, Leicester.
Waterstone's, The Shires, Leicester

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Chris Cowlin signed copies of his book 'The British TV Sitcom Quiz Book' and various other titles at Borders, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham.
Borders, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham

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-- Libraries that stock this book
The British Library, Boston Spa
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The Bodleian Library, Oxford
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The Library of Trinity College, Dublin
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The National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
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The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
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The University Library, Cambridge
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