The Carry On Girls by Gemma Ross

The Carry On Girls by Gemma Ross

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The Carry On Girls by Gemma Ross

Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent. In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.

Five of the female stars of the Carry On movies have reunite to relive their glory days on the set of pictures famed for their innuendo-laden gags and bawdy slapstick humour - The Sunday Mirror

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GEMMA ROSS presents, writes and directs the podcast The Comedy Historian. She has also contributed to audio commentaries for British film comedy releases. ROBERT ROSS is the leading authority on the history of British comedy. His sixteen books include The Carry On Companion, and official BBC celebrations of Fawlty Towers, Last of the Summer Wine and Steptoe and Son.

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ISBN 13 9781803993409
ISBN 10 1803993405
Title The Carry On Girls
Author Gemma Ross
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2023-11-23
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.