Carry On Christmas
Synopsis
Ebenezer Scrooge is a misery on Christmas, not allowing people money or doing anything to share Christmas cheer around his employees or acquaintances. While Scrooge is visited by three ghosts we see how his penny pinching has affected those around him.
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Sidney James
Ebenezer Scrooge
Terry Scott
Choir Singer / Man with Presents / Dr. Frank N. Stein / Deirdre / Mr. Barrett / Baggie
Charles Hawtrey
Choir Singer / Goose Thief / Angel / Spirit of Christmas Past / Gloria / Buttons
Hattie Jacques
Choir Singer / Shopkeeper / Sister Hattie / Elizabeth Barrett / Bemused Passerby
Barbara Windsor
Goose Thief / Fanny / Spirit of Christmas Present / Cinderella
Bernard Bresslaw
Various Characters
Peter Butterworth
Street Beggar / Choir Singer / Strong Willing Lad / Count Dracula / Petunia / Haggie
Frankie Howerd
Robert Browning / Fairy Godmother
Ursula Granville
Passerby (uncredited)
John Scott Martin
Passerby (uncredited)
Laura Thurlow
Scrooge's Girl (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronnie Baxter
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Rothwell, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Ralph Tobert
- Original Title
- Carry On Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronnie Baxter
Talbot Rothwell, Charles Dickens
Ralph Tobert
Peter Rogers, Peter Eton
Department Leadership Roster
Talbot Rothwell
Writer
Roger Allan
Production Design
Ronnie Baxter
Director
Peter Rogers
Producer
Peter Eton
Producer
Ralph Tobert
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carry On Christmas about?
Ebenezer Scrooge is a misery on Christmas, not allowing people money or doing anything to share Christmas cheer around his employees or acquaintances. While Scrooge is visited by three ghosts we see how his penny pinching has affected those around him.
Who directed Carry On Christmas?
Carry On Christmas was directed by Ronnie Baxter.
Who stars in Carry On Christmas?
The principal cast of Carry On Christmas includes Sidney James, Terry Scott, Charles Hawtrey, Hattie Jacques, Barbara Windsor.
When was Carry On Christmas released and how long is it?
Carry On Christmas was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry On Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry On Christmas was composed by Ralph Tobert.
Is Carry On Christmas based on a book or true story?
Carry On Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carry On Christmas?
Carry On Christmas holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).