Barbara Windsor
notum enim: Acting
dies natalis: 1937-08-06
Locus Natus: Shoreditch, London, England, UK
Et ut: The Queen of Carry On, Barb, Babs, One-Take Windsor, Little Bird, Barbara Ann Deeks
Sir Norbert Smith, a Life
a spoof TV documentary film (a "mockumentary") charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith.
release : 1989.11.03popularis : 1.091
Carry On Doctor
Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his...
release : 1967.12.02popularis : 4.831
It Couldn't Happen Here
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their...
release : 1988.06.08popularis : 1.687
Make Mine a Million
Sid Gibson is a soap powder salesman who decides what he really needs is TV advertising. The problem is, he's absolutely broke. He calls upon his...
release : 1959.01.01popularis : 4.223
Carry On Matron
A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises...
release : 1972.05.05popularis : 6.636
Carry On Henry
Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and...
release : 1971.06.03popularis : 7.732
Carry On Spying
Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor makes her debut in this outrageous send-up of the James Bond movies. Fearless agent Desmond Simpkins and Charlie...
release : 1964.06.01popularis : 7.403
Alice in Wonderland
Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny.
release : 2010.03.03popularis : 76.643
Carry On Girls
Local councillor Sidney Fiddler persuades the Mayor to help improve the image of their rundown seaside town by holding a beauty contest. But...
release : 1973.11.09popularis : 6.821
Carry On Dick
Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp plan to put an end to his escapades, and...
release : 1974.02.01popularis : 4.346
Cor, Blimey!
Dramatisation of the love affair between Sidney James and Barbara Windsor, played out against the backdrop of the 'Carry On' films during the 1960s...
release : 2000.04.24popularis : 2.557
That's Carry On!
Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood...
release : 1977.01.01popularis : 2.849
A Perfect Carry On
A retrospective of the Carry On films on the 40th anniversary of the first, Carry on Sergeant (1958).
release : 1970.01.01popularis : 1.499
A Study in Terror
When Watson reads from the newspaper there have been two similar murders near Whitechapel in a few days, Sherlock Holmes' sharp deductive is...
release : 1965.10.01popularis : 4.819
Carry On Abroad
A group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they find the Hotel still hasn't been...
release : 1972.12.01popularis : 13.941
Carry On Again Doctor
Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he...
release : 1969.12.05popularis : 11.59
Carry On Camping
Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea, so when they decide to take them on a holiday to...
release : 1969.05.29popularis : 10.126
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
Documentary and celebration of the life and career of British comedian Kenneth Williams.
release : 1996.04.13popularis : 1.586
Sparrows Can't Sing
Charlie returns to the East End after two years at sea to find his house demolished and wife Maggie gone. Everyone else knows she is now shacked up...
release : 1963.03.26popularis : 1.732
Carry on Christmas
Ebenezer Scrooge is a misery on Christmas, not allowing people money or doing anything to share Christmas cheer around his employees or...
release : 1969.12.24popularis : 3.884
Carry on Christmas
Sid James as Father Christmas recounts times of the festive season through the ages, from life in stone age times. A country house party in the 18th...
release : 1973.12.24popularis : 0.967
Crooks in Cloisters
Having pulled off the smallest ever train robbery, Little Walter and his crew decide to get out of London. The six of them set up business in a...
release : 1964.01.01popularis : 2.302
The Bargee
After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant. He then refuses to open his locks -...
release : 1964.01.01popularis : 1.258
On the Fiddle
Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy...
release : 1961.10.10popularis : 1.125
The Belles of St. Trinian's
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when...
release : 1954.09.28popularis : 10.599
San Ferry Ann
A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. The campervan family...
release : 1965.07.01popularis : 1.722
Not Now Darling
A married British furrier gives a mobster's mistress a cheap mink coat.
release : 1973.03.01popularis : 3.898
The Tip of the Iceberg
A documentary on the ways in which the symbolism of the breast is expressed in film, fashion and filth, how the bosom is idealised and the means by...
release : 1989.01.27popularis : 1.838
What's a Carry On?
Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mixed with interviews with the...
release : 1998.12.29popularis : 4.311
Laughter
Examines laughter, its representation in film and its day to day function. Well known people from various backgrounds discuss the issue and what it...
release : 1986.01.01popularis : 0.623
Tears
Why do we cry? Can men cry too? When are tears acceptable and when are they not?
release : 1986.01.01popularis : 1
Carry on Again Christmas
The second of the four Carry On Christmas specials, this one loosely recounts the story of Treasure Island with Sid James as Long John Silver and...
release : 1970.12.24popularis : 2.115
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
release : 1968.12.17popularis : 18.206
Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
Two unforeseen problems meant that many fans consider this the weakest Christmas special. Firstly, Talbot Rothwell became ill whilst writing the...
release : 1972.12.20popularis : 1.292
Death Trap
A young woman commits suicide. Her sister is not ready to let the death go without someone answering a few questions. Namely, was it really suicide,...
release : 1962.10.01popularis : 2.219
Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones
Singing superstar Tom Jones performs his classic hits and brand new songs in front of a celebrity audience in celebration of his extraordinary...
release : 1999.09.25popularis : 1.537
Second Star to the Left
Seasonal animation in which a hamster, a rabbit and a guinea pig embark on a journey to deliver a Christmas present lost by Santa Claus
release : 2001.12.24popularis : 0.996
The Lock-In
The Lock-In never ends. Consisting entirely of pub footage from the British soap opera EastEnders, it is endless inasmuch as its source is endless...
release : 2024.05.25popularis : 1.445
The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on...
release : 1987.06.19popularis : 3.146
Lost
U.S. Embassy employee Lee Cochrane and his wife, Sue, receive a shock when they discover that their 18-month-old son, Simon, has disappeared in...
release : 1956.01.31popularis : 7.72
Pussy in Boots
Based on the tale of "Puss in Boots", Pussy in Boots follows 'Pussy' as she searches for her pantomime Prince. The role of Pussy is played by the...
release : 1994.01.01popularis : 1.967
Comrades
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign...
release : 1987.08.23popularis : 3.257
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Kingsleigh returns to Underland and faces a new adventure in saving the Mad Hatter.
release : 2016.05.25popularis : 44.747
Too Hot to Handle
A French reporter working on a steamy story about the secret strip joints found in London's Soho district becomes involved in the lives of the owner...
release : 1960.12.01popularis : 6.83
Babs
This is the story of Dame Barbara Windsor, the Cockney kid with a dazzling smile and talent to match. Preparing to perform in the theatre one cold...
release : 2017.05.07popularis : 2.226
Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
Christmas comedy entertainment special hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre, featuring celebrity guests, audience games and live music. ...
release : 2014.12.25popularis : 1.443
The Boy Friend
The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company is forced to understudy for the leading lady at a matinée performance at which...
release : 1971.12.16popularis : 6.929
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special
Christmas is coming to Ten Acre Field and Worzel Gummidge (Jon Pertwee) is determined to enjoy it in style. He goes searching for Aunt Sally (Una...
release : 1980.12.27popularis : 3.042
Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic
Jonathan Ross takes you behind the scenes to Britain's famous film studio, revealing behind the scenes magic of some of the most popular movies of...
release : 2015.06.06popularis : 1.019
Double Vision
A beautiful medical student travels to London to investigate the mysterious murder of her identical twin sister. Taking on her sister's identity, she...
release : 1992.12.02popularis : 1.174
A Kid for Two Farthings
Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to...
release : 1955.08.15popularis : 6.299
Flame in the Streets
Flame in the Streets is a 1961 British drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker. Racial tensions manifest themselves at home, work and on the streets...
release : 1961.06.19popularis : 12.016