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'Carry On' Ladies Trivia Quiz

The 'Carry On' series of films are a particular brand of English humour. This is a quiz about the ladies who took part. Carry on and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by kittyconner. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kittyconner

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1296

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Question 1 of 10

1. Born in 1924 she originally trained to be a hairdresser. Perhaps this larger-than-life lady is best remembered for playing the twin sister of Eric Sykes for more than 30 years. Who was she?

Answer: (Two Words (full name or surname only))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Born in 1934 she won a scholarship, when she was fifteen, to the Guildhall School of Speech and Drama. While there she gained the highest marks in England. She appeared alongside that 'Carry On' regular Sid James in the long running TV sitcom 'Bless This House'. Can you name her? Hint

Patsy Rowlands

Barbara Windsor

Liz Fraser

Joan Sims

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Question 3 of 10

3. Born the only child of non show business parents. She became the longest serving member of the 'Carry On' team. Her autobiography, titled 'High Spirits', was published in 2000. She passed away the following year. What was her name?

Answer: (Two Words (full name or surname only))

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Question 4 of 10

4. This 'Carry On' lady was also a Bond girl. She appeared with Sean Connery in 'Never Say Never Again' and Roger Moore in 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. To some however she'll always be associated with a certain after-shave. Can you name her? Hint

Esma Cannon

Valerie Leon

Liz Frazer

Angela Douglas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ironically when she was a child this lady was given elocution lessons to get rid of her cockney accent. Now however, she is one of the main characters in in a long running soap based in London's east end. Who is she?

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 'Carry On' lady appeared in the first two films of the series. She went on to become a Bond girl and came to a glittering end in 'Goldfinger'. Who is she? Hint

Shirley Eaton

Fenella Fielding

Liz Frazer

Barbara Windsor

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actress has possibly the most recognisable voices ever. She appeared in two 'Carry On' films. What is her name? Hint

Fenella Fielding

Valerie Leon

Esma Cannon

Patsy Rowlands

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Question 8 of 10

8. She was the eponymous heroine of 'Carry On Cleo'. Like Barbara Windsor she also found fame in a long running soap. Who is she? Hint

Joan Sims

Amanda Barrie

June Whitfield

Esma Cannon

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1960's this actress appeared in three consecutive 'Carry On's'.
She also appeared in many of the classic British comedy films of that era. What is her name? Hint

Liz Fraser

Barbara Windsor

Amanda Barrie

Patsy Rowlands

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Question 10 of 10

10. This actress was born in 1925, and she has appeared alongside almost every British comedian in her long career. Who is she? Hint

Hattie Jacques

June Whitfield

Liz Fraser

Fennella Fielding

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born in 1924 she originally trained to be a hairdresser. Perhaps this larger-than-life lady is best remembered for playing the twin sister of Eric Sykes for more than 30 years. Who was she?

Answer: Hattie Jacques

Hattie Jacques appeared in 14 'Carry On' films. The first was 'Carry On Sergeant', which was also the first film in the series. The last was 'Carry On Dick' in 1974.

Answer: Patsy Rowlands

Patsy appeared in her first 'Carry On' film as Miss Fosdick in 'Carry On Again Doctor', which was released in 1969. Her last was 'Carry On Behind' in 1975. She appeared in nine films during her 'Carry On' career.

Answer: Joan Sims

Joan Sims was one of the longest running members of the 'Carry On' team. She appeared in twenty four of the films. Her first 'Carry On' role was Stella Dawson in 'Carry On Nurse', which was released in 1958.

Answer: Valerie Leon

Valerie Leon appeared in six 'Carry On' films, though in some her appearance is only fleeting. In 'Carry On Girls' however she was given a more a more central role.

Answer: Barbara Windsor

Although Barbara Windsor is closely identified with 'Carry On' films she didn't appear in her first until 1964. She made her debut when she was cast as Daphne Honeybutt in 'Carry On Spying'. Her last appearance was as Harriet/Harry in 'Carry On Dick' filmed in 1974.

6. This 'Carry On' lady appeared in the first two films of the series. She went on to become a Bond girl and came to a glittering end in 'Goldfinger'. Who is she?

Answer: Shirley Eaton

Shirley Eaton starred in the first two films in the series 'Carry On Sergeant', and 'Constable'. Her last was 'Carry On Teacher'.

7. This actress has possibly the most recognisable voices ever. She appeared in two 'Carry On' films. What is her name?

Answer: Fenella Fielding

She appeared as Penny Panting in 'Carry On Regardless' 1961. Then in 1966 in 'Carry On Screaming'.

8. She was the eponymous heroine of 'Carry On Cleo'. Like Barbara Windsor she also found fame in a long running soap. Who is she?

Answer: Amanda Barrie

At the start of her career Amanda Barrie was a dancer alongside Barbara Windsor. It's odd how their careers have reflected each others. Both started out as dancers. Both appeared in 'Carry On's', and both became main characters in two of the most famous British soaps. Amanda Barrie played Alma who married and divorced Mike Baldwin in 'Coronation Street'.

9. In the 1960's this actress appeared in three consecutive 'Carry On's'. She also appeared in many of the classic British comedy films of that era. What is her name?

Answer: Liz Fraser

'Carry On Regardless' in 1961 was her first 'Carry On'. She went on to appear in 'Cruising' in 1962, and the following year she appeared in 'Cabby'. Her last 'Carry On' was in 1975. She also played the part of Private Pike's mother when 'Dad's Army' took to the big screen.

10. This actress was born in 1925, and she has appeared alongside almost every British comedian in her long career. Who is she?

Answer: June Whitfield

From radio to television and film, June Whitfield has partnered just about every British comedian. She appeared in three 'Carry On's', the first in 1959. She is most recently known for her television role is as Edina's mother in 'Ab Fab'.

Source: Author kittyconner

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