

Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
Acting
William Hartnell's surprisingly warm sergeant before Doctor Who.
Writing
Innuendo so thick you could spread it on toast.

Director
Gerald Thomas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This launched the 31-film Carry On franchise that dominated British comedy for two decades.
National Service ended in Britain just four years after this film, making it already nostalgic upon release.