This time sees the cast acting out classic christmas panto Aladdin, singing bawdy Elizabethan songs and what's that going on in the Garden of Eden?
Two unforeseen problems meant that many fans consider this the weakest Christmas special. Firstly, Talbot Rothwell became ill whilst writing the script, and was unable to finish it. Dave Freeman had to be brought in to complete the script, but the two men did not work together. As a result, the script does not flow as easily as the earlier offerings. Secondly, Charles Hawtrey pulled out of the special at short notice. Having taken third billing to Sid James and Terry Scott in the previous two shows, and knowing they would both be absent, Hawtrey demanded top billing. But Carry On producer Peter Rogers refused, giving top billing to Hattie Jacques instead. Hawtrey's role had hastily to be recast, and was split between Norman Rossington and Brian Oulton, both of whom had played cameo roles in several Carry On films. The special featured a collection of historical sketches, loosely linked around an 18th-century banquet.
Talbot Rothwell
Writer
Dave Freeman
Writer
Ronald Fouracre
Director
Hattie Jacques
Maid / Miss Molly Cobbles / Fiona Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Miss Harriet
Joan Sims
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Barbara Windsor
Milk Maiden / Pudding Club Member / Eve / Virgina Clodhopper / Madrigal Singer / Maid / Aladdin
Peter Butterworth
Various Characters
Kenneth Connor
Various Characters
Norman Rossington
Tardy Diner / Thompson / Genie of the Lamp
Jack Douglas
Chimney Sweep / Mr. Firkin / Gong Basher / Adam / Madrigal Singer / Charles Burke / Mephistopheles
Brian Oulton
Oriental Orator
Valerie Leon
Serving Wench
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa61%
Jim Jefferies: Intolerant71%
Dog Gone65%
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years72%
Ricky Gervais: Mortality70%
A Bad Moms Christmas63%
The Best Man Holiday64%
Tommy Boy68%
Rookie of the Year61%
The Three Stooges58%
Jack Whitehall: At Large68%
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 259%
Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill62%
The Family Plan 265%
Thunderstruck61%
Playing with Fire65%
Fun with Dick and Jane66%
Eddie Murphy Raw72%
A Charlie Brown Christmas76%
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie62%
