Carry On Laughing — Season 2
British humour at its bawdy best.
About this season
An anthology of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps and satires of pop culture, some feature recurring characters; based on the blockbuster Carry On films, the series was an attempt to address the films' declining cinema attendance by transferring the franchise to television. Many original cast members were featured in the series.
Episodes (7)
1. Under the Round Table
Aired 26 October 1975 • 25 min
Sir Pureheart, a knight with strict morals, arrives at the court of King Arthur at a particularly crucial time.
2. The Case of the Screaming Winkles
4.0Aired 2 November 1975 • 24 min
Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter investigate circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Major Merridick from food poisoning.
3. And in My Lady's Chamber
Aired 9 November 1975 • 25 min
Shortly after engaging a new footman, Sir Harry Bulgen-Plunger is reunited with an old flame.
4. Short Knight, Long Daze
Aired 16 November 1975 • 24 min
Though all seems to be well in-hand, all is not as it seems, as King Arthur and Lady Guinevere arrive at their court to find out that amongst other problems, Sir Point-Of-No-Return has left the Round Table... with all its money, and the kingdom on the verge of collapse.
5. The Case of the Coughing Parrot
Aired 23 November 1975 • 24 min
Lord Peter Flimsy and Punter tackle their latest baffling mystery: missing mummies.
6. Who Needs Kitchener?
Aired 30 November 1975 • 24 min
An aging general assists his adult son from being shipped out to fight in the Boer War.
7. Lamp Posts of the Empire
Aired 7 December 1975 • 24 min
Newspaper reporter Stanley is sent on an expedition to find Dr. Pavingstone. Add in a persistent man-chaser and an articulate witch doctor with perfect upper-class English, magic acts and spells, and all that jazz.