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The Carry On Girls
Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2023
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February 1, 2026
An excellent look at the women who helped make the Carry On films the classics many of them are today. It was nice learning a little something about all the actresses and throughout I realized I had seen them in other films over the years. (Many did Britain’s big three- Carry On, Hammer Horror and James Bond.) I really enjoyed this, and Gemma Ross’s enthusiasm for these women’s achievements made it all the more enjoyable. If you’re a Carry On fan, this book is a must read!
December 12, 2023
A wonderful book! Brilliant pictures I've not seen before, together with fascinating biographies of the many funny women who contributed so much to the CARRY ON series. A perfect gift for any CARRY ON fan!
August 13, 2026
You can always depend the Ross's (Gemma and Robert) to come up with the goods where classic British comedy is concerned. Thought I knew all there is to know about the wonderful world of 'Carry On' and then I read the equally wonderful book!
March 16, 2025
This was a fun blast through the Carry On years, but focussing on the women that graced the screens! I know the Carry On films really well, but there were some women in there which I'd either forgotten about or never knew! They're all in there from the most well known ones to some of the more unknowns! Each woman has a write up about them, showing which films they were in and who they played, and there are some fabulous photos to go along with them. This was a really interesting book, and a definite must for all Carry On fans!
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