Carry On Reading!

A Listmania! list by Charles Midden "charlesmidden" (London, UK)
 
Kenneth Williams Unseen: The private notes, scripts and photographs
1.  Kenneth Williams Unseen: The private notes, scripts and photographs by Wes Butters
The list author says:
  "Archive gems from Kenneth Williams reveals the man behind the outrageous persona"
Used & New from: £3.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Complete A-Z of Everything Carry On
2.  The Complete A-Z of Everything Carry On by Richard Webber
The list author says:
  "If you thought you had the definitive Carry On reference book, think again! This encyclopaedic tome has everything has everything you could ever want to know about the series, and a lot LOT more!"
Used & New from: £19.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Carry On Story
3.  The Carry On Story by Robert Ross
The list author says:
  "Robert Ross's latest effort at chronicling the Carry On world. Surely now with no stone left unturned, no anecdote left untold, this will be the last of his work on the great British comedy series?"
Used & New from: £24.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Hattie Jacques: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques
4.  Hattie Jacques: The Authorised Biography of Hattie Jacques by Andrew Merriman
The list author says:
  "Andrew Merriman is a wonderfully engaging writer and treats his subject with a rare care and attention, he has diligently sifted thorough many sources to produce this chatty knowing and witty book."
Used & New from: £23.40
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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The Lost Carry Ons: Scenes That Never Made it to the Screen
5.  The Lost Carry Ons: Scenes That Never Made it to the Screen by Morris Bright
The list author says:
  "More from Ross and Bright, this is a treasure trove of scenes that were cut from the films and contains wonderful and very rare illustrations"
Used & New from: £17.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Leslie Phillips - The Autobiography: Hello
6.  Leslie Phillips - The Autobiography: Hello by Leslie Phillips
The list author says:
  "The affable Leslie Phillips, everyone's favourite 'chap' entertains with a highly readable and personable trundle through his life. With a seventy year acting career the book is packed with anecdotes."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Frankie Howerd: Stand-Up Comic
7.  Frankie Howerd: Stand-Up Comic by Graham McCann
The list author says:
  "The definitive account of Frankie's amazing rollercoaster of a life. Simply knocks spots off all previous biographies!"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

All of Me: My Extraordinary Life
8.  All of Me: My Extraordinary Life by Barbara Windsor
The list author says:
  "And what a life it is! Full of frank confessions and a welcome openness this is an entertaining and detailed autobiography from the Queen of Albert Square"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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The Kenneth Williams Diaries
9.  The Kenneth Williams Diaries by Russell Davies
The list author says:
  "This book has become a legend and is full of the barbed sardonic wit of Williams, by turns funny and frank, it is full of many painful discoveries"
£9.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Kenneth Williams Letters
10.  The Kenneth Williams Letters by Kenneth Williams
The list author says:
  "Less caustic and biting than his diaries, the letters are a readable introduction to the kinder public face of Kenneth Williams"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Just Williams: An Autobiography
11.  Just Williams: An Autobiography by Kenneth Williams
The list author says:
  "An autobiography based on his diary entries and packed with the outrageous anecdotes that peppered Williams' chat show appearances"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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The Complete Acid Drops
12.  The Complete Acid Drops by Kenneth Williams
The list author says:
  "A collection by Kenneth Williams of anecdotes and witticisms about the great and the not quite so good"
Used & New from: £23.21
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The "Carry on" Companion
13.  The "Carry on" Companion by Robert Ross
The list author says:
  "A companion book to the Carry On series which is as indispensable as it is entertaining"
Used & New from: £17.40
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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And June Whitfield
14.  And June Whitfield by June Whitfield
The list author says:
  "Is there anyone in showbusiness that June Whitfield hasn't worked with? Probably not! Read of her long and distinguished career appearing alongside all of the comedy greats"
Used & New from: £0.01

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A Twitch in Time: Jack Douglas' Life Story - 60 Years in Show Biz!
15.  A Twitch in Time: Jack Douglas' Life Story - 60 Years in Show Biz! by Sue Benwell
The list author says:
  "A caring and intelligent comedian, Jack Douglas has enjoyed a sixty year career in showbusiness twitching nervously every step of the wa-hey"
Used & New from: £2.40

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Frankie Howerd: The Illustrated Biography
16.  Frankie Howerd: The Illustrated Biography by Mick Middles
The list author says:
  "A tribute to the occasional Carry On star and toga wearing master of tittering and innuendo"
Used & New from: £0.01
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics: A Complete Statistical Analysis of the Carry Ons
17.  The Official Carry On Facts, Figures and Statistics: A Complete Statistical Analysis of the Carry Ons by Alan Hume
The list author says:
  "A book filled with the most obscure and fantastic facts from the Carry On series. How many car number plates can you name?!?!"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.41
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Complete Sid James
18.  The Complete Sid James by Jim Dale
The list author says:
  "Robert Ross's typical dilligence and attention to facts shines through in this detailed account of an extremely busy actor and comedian"
Used & New from: £5.96
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Charles Hawtrey 1914-1988: The Man Who Was Private Widdle
19.  Charles Hawtrey 1914-1988: The Man Who Was Private Widdle by Roger Lewis
The list author says:
  "A biography of the impish manic and mincing figure of Charles Hawtrey"
£5.19   Used & New from: £1.63
2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Fifty Years Of Carry On
20.  Fifty Years Of Carry On by Richard Webber
The list author says:
  "A really in-depth narrative account of the history of the films concentrating on the pivotal moments that defined the series"
£12.34   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Carry on Up the Khyber: The wickedly funny story that starts where the film ends
21.  Carry on Up the Khyber: The wickedly funny story that starts where the film ends by Norman Giller
The list author says:
  "One of a series of six novels by Norman Giller that continue the action where the film ended. In attempting to capture the bawdy ribald humour of the films the books end up woefully smutty and unfunny"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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High Spirits
22.  High Spirits by Joan Sims
The list author says:
  "A refreshing and utterly charming autobiography by the unsung heroine of the Carry On series"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Mr.Carry on: The Life and Work of Peter Rogers
23.  Mr.Carry on: The Life and Work of Peter Rogers by Moira Bright
The list author says:
  "Uncovered at last! The long and highly sucessful career of the Carry On creator Peter Rogers"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Sid James: A Biography
24.  Sid James: A Biography by Cliff Goodwin
The list author says:
  "Cliff Goodwin's biography of gravel voiced comic Sid James lifts the lid on his world of booze, bets and birds"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Carry on Laughing: A Celebration
25.  Carry on Laughing: A Celebration by Barbara Windsor
The list author says:
  "Another useful guide to the series which contains much to relish"
Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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