Carry On Doctor

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Carry On Doctor is a British comedy film released in 1967, part of the Carry On series, which is known for its slapstick humour, innuendo, and satirical take on various institutions and societal norms. Directed by Gerald Thomas and produced by Peter Rogers, the film is set in the fictional "Frimley End" hospital and parodies the life inside a British hospital, highlighting the interactions between the staff and the patients.

Plot

The story revolves around the antics and misadventures of the hospital staff and their patients. The main plot focuses on Francis Bigger, a charlatan faith healer who ends up in the hospital after an accident, and his interactions with the hospital staff, including the pompous and incompetent Dr. Kenneth Tinkle, played by Kenneth Williams, and the matron, played by Hattie Jacques. The film features a series of comedic episodes that explore the dynamics within the hospital, including the romantic entanglements and the patients' various attempts to escape the hospital.

Cast

• Sid James as Sid Carter, a lovable rogue patient.
• Kenneth Williams as Dr. Kenneth Tinkle, a senior doctor.
• Charles Hawtrey as Mr. Barron, an effeminate patient.
• Jim Dale as Dr. Jim Kilmore, a young and sympathetic doctor.
• Barbara Windsor as Nurse Sandra May, a bubbly and attractive nurse.
• Hattie Jacques as the Matron, who runs the hospital with an iron fist but has a soft spot for Dr. Tinkle.
• Joan Sims as Chloe Gibson, a strict and no-nonsense nurse.
• Bernard Bresslaw as Ken Biddle, a patient.
• Peter Butterworth as Fred, a patient with a penchant for escaping.

Production

Carry On Doctor was filmed at Pinewood Studios and is notable for its ensemble cast, many of whom were regulars in the Carry On series. The film's script was written by Talbot Rothwell, who was responsible for many of the scripts in the series, known for their witty dialogue and comedic situations.

Reception

Upon its release, Carry On Doctor received mixed to positive reviews from critics but was a hit with audiences, further cementing the Carry On series' place in British pop culture. The film is often praised for its humor, the performances of its cast, and its light-hearted take on the British healthcare system.

Legacy

Carry On Doctor remains a beloved entry in the Carry On series, celebrated for its humor and the chemistry among its cast. It has been re-released several times and is available on various home video formats. The film's success contributed to the continuation of the Carry On series, which includes titles spanning from 1958 to 1992, making it one of the longest-running British film series.