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Two unforeseen problems meant that many fans consider this the weakest Christmas special. Firstly, Talbot Rothwell became ill whilst writing the script, and was unable to finish it. Dave Freeman had to be brought in to complete the script, but the two men did not work together. As a result, the script does not flow as easily as the earlier offerings. Secondly, Charles Hawtrey pulled out of the special at short notice. Having taken third billing to Sid James and Terry Scott in the previous two shows, and knowing they would both be absent, Hawtrey demanded top billing. But Carry On producer Peter Rogers refused, giving top billing to Hattie Jacques instead. Hawtrey's role had hastily to be recast, and was split between Norman Rossington and Brian Oulton, both of whom had played cameo roles in several Carry On films. The special featured a collection of historical sketches, loosely linked around an 18th-century banquet.
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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1972-12-20
- video_camera_front Companies Thames Television
- timer Runtime: 50 Mins
- star Rating: 6.2 / 10
- favorite Likes: 4 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0187775
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Hattie Jacques
Joan Sims
Barbara Windsor
Peter Butterworth
Kenneth Connor
Norman Rossington
Jack Douglas
Brian Oulton
Valerie Leon
Billy Cornelius
Valerie Stanton
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