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Carry On Constable is the fourth Carry On film. Of the regular team, it featured Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Sid James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Connor. Other cast members included Leslie Phillips, Eric Barker, Joan Hickson, Shirley Eaton, Esma Cannon and Irene Handl.

Plot Summary for Carry On Constable

With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits (Connor, Williams and Phillips) are assigned to Inspector Mills (Barker) police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse (Hawtrey), they manage to totally wreck the operations of the police force and let plenty of criminals get away, even before they arrive at the station. They all have to prove themselves or else they'll be out of a job and Sergeant Wilkins will be transferred. Sub-plots include romances between Wilkins (James) and Moon (Jacques), Constable and Passworthy.

Cast overview

Sid James
- Sergeant Frank Wilkins
Kenneth Connor
- P.C. Charlie Constable
Charles Hawtrey - P.C. Timothy Gorse
Kenneth Williams
- P.C. Stanley Benson
Leslie Phillips
- P.C. Tom Potter
Joan Sims
- W.P.C. Gloria Passworthy
Hattie Jacques
- Sergeant Laura Moon
Joan Hickson
- Mrs. May

Trivia for Carry On Constable

Sid James made his "Carry On..." debut in this film
Norman Hudis was sent to Slough Police Station to research the screenplay. He was very worried about the film following his experiences at the Police Station.
The first "Carry On..." film to include some nudity.
Eric Barker became ill after the filming of this movie. He was considered the main anchor of the "Carry On..." film during this time, however due to his illness he was only used Carry On Spying
( 1964 ) and in Carry On Emmannuelle ( 1978 ). By 1978, the "Carry On..." team were concerned about his frailty.
The role of Sergeant Wilkins was intended for 'Ted Ray' following his work on Carry On Teacher. However Ray turned it down and his replacement, Sid James, started his full-time membership of the Carry On... team.

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