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CARRY ON HENRY

1971 89 Mins Colour
Rating: *********

CAST
King Henry VIII...............Sid James
Thomas Cromwell.............Kenneth Williams
Sir Roger de Logerley........Charles Hawtrey
Queen Marie.............Joan Sims
Cardinal Wolsey............Terry Scott
Bettina...........Barbara Windsor
Lord Hampton of Wick........Kenneth Connor
Francis King of France........Peter Gilmore
Earl of Bristol...........Peter Butterworth

PLOT
Despite King Henry VIII is known only to have had 6 wives, it appears he had two more, one of which is Queen Marie of France. When Hanry weds his new dashing bride, he finds out that before going to bed she loves to have a nibble...on garlic. Much to Henry's taste he is not impressed and vows to get rid of her, but she's having none of it. Meanwhile sent to keep her majesty happy, Sir Roger don't seem to mind the Garlic. However when the Queen falls pregnant, Sir Roger is accused of parenthood. All runs smoothly untill the Queen's cousin arrives!

VERDICT
What a right Royal romp! This has to be the strongest historical Carry On from the 70's. The story is very strong with a lot of laughs, certainly a very ambitious project for the team and it works well. Sid looks marvellous as Henry, with a rather little sized potion of dialouge from Butterworth proves to be not enough. Joan Sims is on fine form aswell and plays the French Queen superbly. A nice warm Carry On with loads of fun a jewel in the Carry On Crown!

GALLERY