Dramatisation of the love affair between Sidney James and Barbara Windsor, played out against the backdrop of the 'Carry On' films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Acting
Spiro absolutely becomes Barbara—big eyes, bigger pain, massive heart.
Production
Recreates Carry On chaos so well you'll swear you smell the greasepaint.
Writing
Johnson's script finds soul in what could've been pure tabloid trash.
Director
Terry Johnson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Samantha Spiro later played Barbara Windsor AGAIN in the 2017 Babs biopic—she's basically the official Barbara now.
The real Carry On crew were apparently furious about this film; Joan Sims called it 'tacky' before she'd even seen it. The irony of British comedy royalty being scandalized by scandal!
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