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Kenneth Williams Unseen: The Private Notes, Scripts and PhotographsKenneth Williams Unseen: The Private Notes, Scripts and Photographs by Wes Butters
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Archive gems from Kenneth Williams reveals the man behind the outrageous persona
The Complete A-Z of Everything "Carry On"The Complete A-Z of Everything "Carry On" by Richard Webber
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If you thought you had the definitive Carry On reference book, think again! This encyclopaedic tome has everything has everything you could ever want to know about the series, and a lot LOT more!
The Carry On StoryThe Carry On Story
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Robert Ross's latest effort at chronicling the Carry On world. Surely now with no stone left unturned, no anecdote left untold, this will be the last of his work on the great British comedy series?
Hattie Jacques: The Authorised Biography of Hattie JacquesHattie Jacques: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques by Andrew Merriman
Andrew Merriman is a wonderfully engaging writer and treats his subject with a rare care and attention, he has diligently sifted thorough many sources to produce this chatty knowing and witty book.
The Lost Carry Ons: Scenes That Never Made it to the ScreenThe Lost Carry Ons: Scenes That Never Made it to the Screen by Morris Bright
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More from Ross and Bright, this is a treasure trove of scenes that were cut from the films and contains wonderful and very rare illustrations
Hello: The AutobiographyHello: The Autobiography by Leslie Phillips
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The affable Leslie Phillips, everyone's favourite 'chap' entertains with a highly readable and personable trundle through his life. With a seventy year acting career the book is packed with anecdotes.
Frankie Howerd: Stand-Up ComicFrankie Howerd: Stand-Up Comic by Graham McCann
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The definitive account of Frankie's amazing rollercoaster of a life. Simply knocks spots off all previous biographies!
All of Me: My Extraordinary LifeAll of Me: My Extraordinary Life by Barbara Windsor
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And what a life it is! Full of frank confessions and a welcome openness this is an entertaining and detailed autobiography from the Queen of Albert Square
The Kenneth Williams DiariesThe Kenneth Williams Diaries by Kenneth Williams
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This book has become a legend and is full of the barbed sardonic wit of Williams, by turns funny and frank, it is full of many painful discoveries
The Kenneth Williams LettersThe Kenneth Williams Letters by Kenneth Williams
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Less caustic and biting than his diaries, the letters are a readable introduction to the kinder public face of Kenneth Williams
Just Williams: An AutobiographyJust Williams: An Autobiography by Kenneth Williams
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An autobiography based on his diary entries and packed with the outrageous anecdotes that peppered Williams' chat show appearances
The Complete Acid DropsThe Complete Acid Drops by Kenneth Williams
A collection by Kenneth Williams of anecdotes and witticisms about the great and the not quite so good
The "Carry on" CompanionThe "Carry on" Companion by Robert Ross
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A companion book to the Carry On series which is as indispensable as it is entertaining
And June WhitfieldAnd June Whitfield by June Whitfield
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Is there anyone in showbusiness that June Whitfield hasn't worked with? Probably not! Read of her long and distinguished career appearing alongside all of the comedy greats
A Twitch in Time: Jack Douglas' Life Story - 60 Years in Show Biz!A Twitch in Time: Jack Douglas' Life Story - 60 Years in Show Biz! by Sue Benwell
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A caring and intelligent comedian, Jack Douglas has enjoyed a sixty year career in showbusiness twitching nervously every step of the wa-hey
Frankie Howerd: The Illustrated BiographyFrankie Howerd: The Illustrated Biography by Mick Middles
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A tribute to the occasional Carry On star and toga wearing master of tittering and innuendo
The Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics: A Complete Statistical Analysis of the Carry OnsThe Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics: A Complete Statistical Analysis of the Carry Ons by Kevin Snelgrove
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A book filled with the most obscure and fantastic facts from the Carry On series. How many car number plates can you name?!?!
The Complete Sid JamesThe Complete Sid James by Robert Ross
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Robert Ross's typical dilligence and attention to facts shines through in this detailed account of an extremely busy actor and comedian
Charles Hawtrey 1914-1988: The Man Who Was Private WiddleCharles Hawtrey 1914-1988: The Man Who Was Private Widdle by Roger Lewis
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A biography of the impish manic and mincing figure of Charles Hawtrey
Fifty Years of "Carry On"Fifty Years of "Carry On" by Richard Webber
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A really in-depth narrative account of the history of the films concentrating on the pivotal moments that defined the series
Carry on Up the Khyber: The wickedly funny story that starts where the film endsCarry on Up the Khyber: The wickedly funny story that starts where the film ends by Norman Giller
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One of a series of six novels by Norman Giller that continue the action where the film ended. In attempting to capture the bawdy ribald humour of the films the books end up woefully smutty and unfunny
High SpiritsHigh Spirits by Joan Sims
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A refreshing and utterly charming autobiography by the unsung heroine of the Carry On series
Mr.Carry on: The Life and Work of Peter RogersMr.Carry on: The Life and Work of Peter Rogers by Moira Bright
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Uncovered at last! The long and highly sucessful career of the Carry On creator Peter Rogers
Sid James: A BiographySid James: A Biography by Cliff Goodwin
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Cliff Goodwin's biography of gravel voiced comic Sid James lifts the lid on his world of booze, bets and birds
Carry on Laughing: A CelebrationCarry on Laughing: A Celebration by Adrian Rigelsford
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Another useful guide to the series which contains much to relish