The Complete A–Z of Everything Carry On. Richard Webber

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СКАЧАТЬ by Kenneth Williams

      A snooty young policeman who’s just graduated from police college when sent to help out at a station where the workforce is severely affected by the ravages of flu. A former Boy Scout, he regards himself as intellectual and an expert in criminology. Believing he can spot a criminal a mile off, he’s embarrassed on more than one occasion, including being taken in by Herbert Hall, the confidence trickster, and accusing a detective-sergeant in the CID of attempting to steal a car.

      BENTLEY, MRS

      Played by Juliet Harmer

      In Matron, Mrs Bentley is informed by Dr Prodd that she’s pregnant before she admits that her husband isn’t the father. (Note: the scene was cut.)

      WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

       INT. EXAMINATION ROOM. DAY

       The doors open and another YOUNG WOMAN comes in.

      PRODD: Ah, Mrs Bentley, isn’t it?

      WOMAN: That’s right.

      PRODD: Well, Mrs Bentley. (He now has her card.) Our suspicions have been confirmed. You are definitely and there’s no doubt about it, you are definitely a teeny, weeny bit pregnant.

      WOMAN: Oh, dear.

      PRODD: Aren’t you pleased?

      WOMAN: I don’t know.

      PRODD: It’s nothing to worry about, you know. And you don’t need to feel alone. We’re all with you, you know. We’re all in the same boat in this place. Like peas in a pod. All in the same pod, as you might say.

      WOMAN: It’s not that. You’re all very kind, I’m sure. But …

      PRODD: Why, if it will make you feel better you can have the father with you during the birth.

      WOMAN: Oh, I don’t think that would be very wise.

      PRODD: Why not?

      WOMAN: I don’t think my husband would like him to be there.

      PRODD: What? Oh.

      WOMAN: Well thank you, Doctor. When do you want to see me again?

      PRODD: Some time next week suit you?

      WOMAN: Yes, fine.

      PRODD: See you then. And … good luck.

      WOMAN: Thanks.

       (She goes. PRODD again speaks to the intercom.)

      PRODD: Next, please.

      BERKELEY NURSING HOME

      Mentioned in Again Doctor, the wealthy Mrs Moore, a private patient of Dr Carver’s, convalesces at the nursing home after having her appendix removed.

      BERKELEY NURSING HOME MATRON

      Played by Faith Kent

      Seen briefly in Again Doctor, the Matron employed at the Berkeley Nursing Home ushers Dr Carver along to Ellen Moore’s private room.

      BERNARD, BROTHER

      Played by Bernard Bresslaw

      In Abroad, Bernard has just joined an Order, which was founded by St Cecilia, when he heads off to the Mediterranean resort of Elsbels with Wundatours. The Order he belongs to comprises missionaries, travelling the world doing good deeds, but Bernard realises it’s not the life for him when he falls in love with Marge while on the trip.

      BESPECTACLED BUSINESS MAN

      Played by Norman Mitchell

      Seen in Cabby preparing to jump into a Speedee Taxi until a Glamcab pulls up nearby and he opts for the leggy lovely driver instead, leaving a disgruntled Speedee driver without a fare.

      BEST, GLORIA

      Roles: Funhouse Girl in Spying, Hand Maiden in Cleo and Bridget in Cowboy.

      BEST, PETER

      Dubbing Editor on Matron, Dick and Emmannuelle

      Other films that the late Peter Best worked on include Kidnapped, Diamonds on Wheels, Tomorrow Never Comes, Nate and Hayes and Second Best.

      BETTINA

      Played by Barbara Windsor

      When Henry VIII first sets eyes on the blonde Bettina at a do he’s arranged, he’s soon drooling over her. He’s in the middle of arrangements to annul his wedding to Queen Marie of Normandy and has his sights set on making Bettina his next bride. When he can’t wait any longer, he performs the marriage ceremony himself and prepares for his wedding night, but while he’s out of the bedroom Bettina, who’s the daughter of Charles, the Earl of Bristol, consults Balls Book of English Law to check the legitimacy of their marriage; Henry tries convincing her it’s all above board as he climbs into bed but she later learns the truth; it’s just as well she resisted his advances because she ends up being whisked off across the channel by Francis, the King of France, to become the country’s Queen. Seen in Henry.

      BETTY

      Played by Jackie Poole

      In Camping, Betty is one of the girls from Chayste Place Finishing School who head for a summer break at the Paradise Camp in Devon.

      BEVIS, FRANK

      Production Manager on Sergeant, Nurse, Teacher, Constable, Cabby, Jack, Spying, Cleo and Cowboy. Associate producer on Screaming!

      Born in Gosport, Hampshire, in 1907, into a naval family, Bevis was educated on HMS Conway, the cadet-training ship, before serving two years in the Royal Navy. After returning to civvy street, he was soon back at sea, working as a navigating officer for Canadian Pacific Steamships. He left the ocean wave behind in his early twenties and found work with a tin-canning company as a trainee production manager until being made redundant when the company was taken over.

      He followed friends involved in crowd work in films and gradually forged a new career in the industry. Eventually switching to behind the camera, he gained experience via a host of jobs, including production manager on, among others, The October Man, Odd Man Out and The Way To The Stars. He progressed to associate producer and worked on several films in this capacity, including Cromwell and Nicholas and Alexandra, before retiring in 1980. He died in 2003.

      BIDDLE, KEN

      Played by Bernard Bresslaw

      A patient in Fosdick Ward at the Borough County Hospital, Mr Biddle is seen in Doctor. He was originally admitted to have his appendix СКАЧАТЬ