Jacki Piper: Still Carrying On

Comedy historian Robert Ross will be back at the Museum of Comedy in London later this year, hosting yet another special Carry On event, in this the 60th anniversary year of our beloved Carry On films.

Celebrate sixty glorious years of the Carry On films with the only actor producer Peter Rogers ever put under a three-year contract. In that time Jacki Piper starred in four Carry On films: cavorting with Terry Scott in Carry On Up the Jungle, enjoying the matrimonial mix-ups of Carry On Loving, playing the savvy daughter of Sid James in Carry On At Your Convenience, and, finally, giggling her way through the maternity ward madness of Carry On Matron.

Having made her film debut opposite Roger Moore in The Man Who Haunted Himself, Jacki has chalked up appearances opposite some of the best loved names in comedy including Eric Sykes, Leonard Rossiter, Leslie Phillips, and Ronnie Barker. 

Jacki will be at the Museum of Comedy in conversation with comedy historian Robert Ross on Sunday 25 November. The event kicks off at 4pm and you can buy tickets via Robert's website

And you can read my Carry On Blogging interview with Jacki here

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and on Instagram

Jacki Piper: Still Carrying On

Comedy historian Robert Ross will be back at the Museum of Comedy in London later this year, hosting yet another special Carry On event, in this the 60th anniversary year of our beloved Carry On films.

Celebrate sixty glorious years of the Carry On films with the only actor producer Peter Rogers ever put under a three-year contract. In that time Jacki Piper starred in four Carry On films: cavorting with Terry Scott in Carry On Up the Jungle, enjoying the matrimonial mix-ups of Carry On Loving, playing the savvy daughter of Sid James in Carry On At Your Convenience, and, finally, giggling her way through the maternity ward madness of Carry On Matron.

Having made her film debut opposite Roger Moore in The Man Who Haunted Himself, Jacki has chalked up appearances opposite some of the best loved names in comedy including Eric Sykes, Leonard Rossiter, Leslie Phillips, and Ronnie Barker. 

Jacki will be at the Museum of Comedy in conversation with comedy historian Robert Ross on Sunday 25 November. The event kicks off at 4pm and you can buy tickets via Robert's website

And you can read my Carry On Blogging interview with Jacki here

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and on Instagram

Carry On Blogging Review: Liz Fraser at the Museum of Comedy

On a rather hot and steamy night I made my way to the Museum of Comedy in Central London to see a legend of British comedy. I've long been a fan of Liz Fraser and her work on stage and screen and finally, after several attempts, I was getting a chance to hear from the lady herself on her long and illustrious career in some of the best loved comedy this country has ever produced.

The lovely Robert Ross, comedy historian and author of many books, most of which you'll find on my shelves, was interviewing his long-time friend and sparring partner Ms Fraser in the intimate surroundings of the Museum of Comedy, a delightful venue and a treasure trove for anyone who loves classic funny stuff. It's definitely worth checking out. Large gin and tonic in hand, I braced myself for the arrival of Liz, aware that quite possibly anything could happen!

Having heard Liz Fraser interviewed many times before, on radio, television and in various audio commentaries with Robert, I know her to be a rather formidable presence well known for speaking her mind. And she didn't disappoint on that score! A hugely talented actress who, as she's keen to point out herself, has worked with everyone (most of everyone now being dead), Liz's career dates back to the 1950s and is still going strong today. A recently filmed guest starring role in Midsomer Murders will be coming to a telly near you soon. 

It's clear that Liz and Robert go back a long way, indeed Liz points out they first met when young Robert approached her and asked for an autograph. They clearly know each other rather well and I think there's scope for a national tour as a double act as their interplay throughout the show kept the audience in stitches. Still sharp as a tack, Liz recounted tales of working with legends such as Peter Sellers, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Benny Hill and Jimmy Edwards. Some of the anecdotes were fairly colourful (you'd expect nothing less) but Liz showed great affection for most of her past colleagues, particularly Sid James and Tony Hancock.

I loved hearing tales of some of the theatrical tours Liz took part in during the 1960s and 70s, seemingly always involving the wonderful one off which was Irene Handl. What a double act they must have made. Another actress Liz seemed incredibly fond of was the late, great Dora Bryan. Again, what talent to see on stage. I was pleased to see Robert asking her about some of her later work too - the Confessions and Adventures of films were briefly mentioned as was Liz's slightly bizarre cameo in the Sex Pistols' 1980 film The Great Rock and Roll Swindle. No, I haven't seen it either, but it brought the likes of Liz, Irene Handl and Julian Holloway into contact with the infamous band and another equally infamous figure in the shape of the late Mary Millington. 

Also discussed was some of Liz's fine, if rarely seen work on the small screen with serious parts in the likes of Miss Marple and Eskimos Do It, opposite Jean Boht. This made me think, once again, just how much Liz had to give as an actress and how true that is to this very day.

Liz Fraser is, quite simply, a force of nature. She says a whole lot of things most of us would think but not dare to say aloud! And I kinda like that spirit in someone. Despite many pithy asides, I think deep down she's soft as butter and a bit of a pussycat. It was a privilege to meet both Robert and Liz at the end of the show. I've known Robert's work since I was a schoolboy and my original Carry On Companion is with me still. We've chatted over email and by phone but not met until now, which was lovely. And to shake the hand of the legendary Liz, well that's something very special indeed.

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Liz Fraser: Confessions of a Carry On Girl

In this, the 60th year of Carry On, one of the series best loved actresses, the fantastic Liz Fraser will be in conversation with comedy historian Robert Ross on Monday 16th July at the Museum of Comedy.

Liz is a British acting legend with a career spanning seven decades and the very best of theatre, film and telly. She has worked with them all, from Sid James and Kenneth Williams to Tony Hancock, Jimmy Edwards, Margaret Rutherford and Alastair Sim. We celebrate Liz regularly on this blog as a cherished part of early Carry On successes. She added real screen presence to three early Carry Ons - Regardless, Cruising and Cabby before returning for a role in Carry On Behind in 1975. 

Some of my own favourites of Liz's performances over the years have included stand out roles in the Miss Marple drama Nemesis, hilariously flirting with Martin Shaw's Ray Doyle in The Professionals and my favourite of all her films - opposite Sid James and Ian Carmichael in the classic and underestimated comedy Double Bunk. 

A lifelong friend to the late, great Joan Sims, Liz is always good value, speaks her mind and doesn't suffer fools! I can't wait to hear what she's got to say about her life, her illustrious career and her wonderful co-stars and friends.

Liz Fraser: Confessions of Carry On Girl will take place on Monday 16th July at the Museum of Comedy in London. It kicks off at 7pm and runs for 75 minutes. You can buy tickets here

 

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Carry On Blogging Interview: Robert Ross on Oh, What A Carry On!

On Friday I had the great pleasure of ringing up Carry On historian extraordinaire Robert Ross for a good old natter about all things Carry On. I've interviewed Robert for the blog before and he's even written something for me on a trip he took with some very familiar Carry On faces but this is the first time I've had a proper chat with him and it really was a joy. Both big self-confessed Carry On anoraks, the conversation flowed and I could've stayed on the phone all day.

Robert has been an influence on me since the mid 1990s when, as a teenager in Scotland, I bought my first ever Carry On book, his Carry On Companion. This wonderful, definitive guide to our favourite comedy films has been pride of place on my book shelf ever since and I still have the handwritten note inside from Robert when I wrote to tell him how much I loved his book. It was therefore a real highlight to talk to Robert about his upcoming projects in this, the 60th anniversary year of the Carry On films.

I wanted to start off by asking a bit about your work as a comedy historian over the past twenty years or so and what have been the highlights so far?

I think one of the best days ever was the day I signed the contract for my first book, the Carry On Companion. It had taken years to get the project off the ground and to find a publisher willing to come on board. As a fan that project brought me into contact with so many of my heroes. I remember writing to Jim Dale in New York and was thrilled when he sent over an old C90 cassette tape he'd used to record his answers to the questions I'd asked. I've still got the tape and it's one of my most treasured possessions. I wrote to him as a fan and I'm proud to say Jim is now one of my best mates. I also got to know Frankie Howerd before he died and years before I even met Kenneth Williams.

Another favourite moment was being able to visit the set of Carry On Columbus in 1992. This was even before I'd had my first book published and I can't believe now I got to go. Peter Rogers' lovely assistant Audrey Skinner rang up and asked if I wanted to have tea with Gerald Thomas on the set one day. It was brilliant to be there, meet Gerald and watch some of the filming. I also went to the premiere of the film at the Odeon Leicester Square on 4 October 1992.  I sat upstairs with Peter, Gerald and Jim Dale and I'll never forget it. The film got a very mixed response but there was still affection from the audience every time one of the old faces appeared. And I still have affection for Columbus and I think it looks beautiful. 

You have several projects on the go at the moment and one I've already written about is your "Oh, What A Carry On" stage tour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Carry On. Can you tell me a bit more about that?

Well I'm describing myself as a stand up comedy historian with this little tour. There are three dates coming up in Bedford, Sudbury and Deal (more info below) and it will be a celebration of the Carry Ons. It won't be scripted and will change from venue to venue. The show in Deal will of course reference Charles Hawtrey quite a bit as that's where he lived for much of his life. There are people in the town who still remember him as I found out when I visited back in 2014 to mark his centenary. 

You don't need to be a massive Carry On fan to enjoy the show, it won't be too nerdy. It will look at the progression of the comedy in the films and I'll share some rare clips and interviews with some of the stars. One of the joys for me of doing this is the total freedom it will give me. Writing books doesn't give you the chance to talk to fellow fans and to a degree you are at the mercy of your editor. So there will be something for everyone!

You are also doing a show on 16 July at the Museum of Comedy with the legendary Liz Fraser…

Yes indeed. I did a show with Liz a couple of years ago and it went down very well so she wanted to do another one. The title of the show "Confessions of a Carry On Girl" was the original title of her memoir which I was involved with a few years back. I know Liz very well and I've interviewed her many times over the years so it will be a lot of fun. Again the joy of it will be that it won't be structured and we'll have the freedom to talk about whatever we want. I will be focussing on three of the big legends Liz worked a lot with over the years - Sid James, Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers. Liz is one of the few actors still around to have worked with and gotten to know all of them. One of the joys of the Museum of Comedy is that the theatre only seats about 80 people so it's always a pretty intimate gig. Everyone who buys a ticket will also have access to the museum on the day and they have some wonderful items from the best of British comedy there.

One of the things I really love about Liz is how loyal she always is to the memories of some of her co-stars, particularly Sid and Joan Sims, both of whom were very close friends…

Yes she is. Liz and Joan were very close. Sid in particular adored Liz, or Lizzle as he called her. He had a lot of time for her. 

Speaking of Joan, I know you got to spend a lot of time with her towards the end of her life. She's my absolute heroine so I'd love to hear your memories from that time. 

Joan was a sweetheart, a really lovely lady who was quite shy and timid really. I first met her during the recording of the What's A Carry On? documentary to celebrate 40 years of Carry On back in 1998. I remember Peter Rogers had a banner made saying "Welcome Home Joan" when she arrived back at Pinewood to film her interview. We had a drink afterwards in the bar and she mentioned she was thinking of writing her autobiography. I offered to help her record her memories for the book and then I spent many happy times at her flat in Kensington talking about her life and career while we ate cherry cake, drank cola and ordered in Chinese takeaways! 

Joan was very loyal to her friends and a genuinely lovely woman. We kept in touch over the phone and I remember how angry she was when the play "Cleo, Camping, Emmannuelle and Dick" came out. She didn't like the way Sid was being portrayed as it wasn't the man she knew and she wouldn't go and see it or give interviews about it. When the documentary was completed I took a copy round with a DVD player so she could see it and she loved it. She got very emotional towards the end when Eric Rogers' wonderful music played over the role call of all the team members who had left us by that point. She loved them all.

I was in Yorkshire doing Last of the Summer Wine when I heard she had died and I was really sad about it and she's still really missed by so many people.

Before we finish I wanted to quickly ask you about another event you are involved with to celebrate the life of Tony Hancock.

Yes, this is an event being organised by the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society to celebrate Tony's life 50 years on from his death. It will take place on 25 June at his old College in Reading. I'll be on the panel with Liz Fraser and the day will include discussions, screenings and lectures. The impressionist James Hurn will also be there to perform and in my opinion James gives the best, more accurate impression of Sid James I've ever seen. 

It was an absolute joy to speak to Robert and I'm pleased to say I'll be going along to the Museum of Comedy to see his show with Liz Fraser in July. 

Robert will be presenting his special 60th anniversary show on the following dates:

Thursday 14 June, 7.30pm - Quarry Theatre, Bedford
Friday 6 July, 7.30pm - Quay Theatre, Sudbury
Saturday 7 July, 7.30pm - The Astor Theatre, Deal

You can book tickets for the shows here 

Liz Fraser: Confessions of Carry On Girl will take place on Monday 16th July at the Museum of Comedy in London. It kicks off at 7pm and runs for 75 minutes. You can buy tickets here

You can find a lot more information on Robert and his various tour dates over on his website: http://www.robertross.co.uk and of course, Robert is on Twitter

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and on Instagram

Hancock and Co: One Man, Many Voices

 

Following James Hurn’s sell-out visit to The Museum of comedy in March 2017, he is back by popular demand with his stunning one-man, many voices, show, celebrating over 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour.

On this, his second visit, James – a talented actor and impressionist – will be performing a brand-new programme including one classic episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, and two episodes he has written himself in the same style as Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, with James voicing the entire cast. James is a master at recreating the accents and personas of such iconic 20th century British favourites as Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Hattie Jacques, Bill Kerr and Kenneth Williams.

The new show is performed in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience, bringing to life the classic days of radio comedy. Don’t miss it!

*****"One has to take your hat off to James Hurn, not only has he written in the style of the great Galton and Simpson, but with the laughs too." Tom Dommett - The Tony Hancock appreciation society.

“Utterly masterful and quite, quite superb” Jon Culshaw – impressionist

“You have Tony Hancock’s pitch and tone so much better than I” Kevin McNally – actor

**** "A pleasant and worthwhile piece of theatre." London Theatre 

 

James Hurn will be at the Museum of Comedy on Sunday 10 September. The show is at 4pm and tickets are £14.  

I'm very much looking forward to this show. I'll be attending on 10 September and I'll be blogging a review of the show soon afterwards. Hope to see you there!  

You can find out more and buy tickets here

 

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Carry On Podcasts!

 

The other day I had the good fortune to discover a couple of really entertaining podcasts with a strong Carry On theme. Comedy Historian Robert Ross has hosted many afternoons featuring famous faces from the world of British Comedy at the Museum of Comedy in Bloomsbury. Now some of these informal afternoons have been made available online to download.

A couple caught my eye and first up was that legend of British comedy, Mr Bernard Cribbins. I could listen to Bernard natter away all day, he's a first rate raconteur and during his long, impressive and diverse career seems to have worked with just about everyone. And thankfully he's still going strong. Bernard talked about the wonderful comedy films he made with the likes of Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries as well as of course, the Carry On films. It appears Carry On Jack was the favourite of the three Bernard made (although my own personal favourite is Spying!) It was lovely to hear Bernard talk about all the children's television he has done over the years too, especially his fondness for Jackanory, a programme I was raised on.

Next up was the lovely Sally Geeson. Sally spoke fondly of her time making the classic Thames Television sitcom Bless This House as well as her joy at working with the likes of Sid James and Diana Coupland. She also shared memories of working alongside Carry On favourite Patsy Rowlands. The Carry On films were also mentioned and there were tales from the Corona Academy and early film appearances with the likes of Norman Wisdom and Vincent Price. It was great to hear Sally talk about her interesting life and career.

 

I would recommend you check out both of these podcasts and explore the others available. You can listen to them all here and find out more about Robert here


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Brian and Linda: A Lifetime of Laughter!

 

Tickets are now on sale for an afternoon with comedy legends Brian Murphy and Linda Regan at the Museum of Comedy. The event will take place on Sunday 20 March at the Museum in Central London.

Sam Westerby will host the event, with an interview followed by an opportunity to meet the stars at the end of the show. The show will kick off at 2pm.

Brian Murphy has enjoyed a long and successful career with memorable starring roles in television sitcoms Man About The House and George and Mildred (both with the late, great Yootha Joyce). More recently Brian appeared for seven years in the comedy series Last of the Summer Wine. Other credits include The Avengers, Callan, Dixon of Dock Green and Z Cars. He is also, of course, married to Linda.

Linda Regan is probably best known for playing April in the classic 1980s sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Other television appearances have included Minder, London's Burning, The Bill and Birds of a Feather. On the big screen, Linda appeared in one of the later Carry Ons, Carry On England in 1976. Other films have included On The Buses, Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall (with Jim Dale), Confessions of a Pop Performer and Adventures of a Private Eye. More recently Linda has become a successful author specialising in crime fiction. 

You can visit Linda's website here to find out more about her career as an actress and as an author.

You can follow Linda on Twitter @Linda_Regan  and you can follow Sam Westerby @samwesterby

It sounds like an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Further details and ticket information can be found on the Museum of Comedy Website. 

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and also on Facebook

Brian and Linda: A Lifetime of Laughter!

 

Tickets are now on sale for an afternoon with comedy legends Brian Murphy and Linda Regan at the Museum of Comedy. The event will take place on Sunday 20 March at the Museum in Central London.

Sam Westerby will host the event, with an interview followed by an opportunity to meet the stars at the end of the show. The show will kick off at 2pm.

Brian Murphy has enjoyed a long and successful career with memorable starring roles in television sitcoms Man About The House and George and Mildred (both with the late, great Yootha Joyce). More recently Brian appeared for seven years in the comedy series Last of the Summer Wine. Other credits include The Avengers, Callan, Dixon of Dock Green and Z Cars. He is also, of course, married to Linda.

Linda Regan is probably best known for playing April in the classic 1980s sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Other television appearances have included Minder, London's Burning, The Bill and Birds of a Feather. On the big screen, Linda appeared in one of the later Carry Ons, Carry On England in 1976. Other films have included On The Buses, Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall (with Jim Dale), Confessions of a Pop Performer and Adventures of a Private Eye. More recently Linda has become a successful author specialising in crime fiction. 

You can visit Linda's website here to find out more about her career as an actress and as an author.

You can follow Linda on Twitter @Linda_Regan  and you can follow Sam Westerby @samwesterby

It sounds like an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Further details and ticket information can be found on the Museum of Comedy Website. 

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and also on Facebook

Brian and Linda: A Lifetime of Laughs!

 

Tickets are now on sale for an afternoon with comedy legends Brian Murphy and Linda Regan at the Museum of Comedy. The event will take place on Sunday 20 March at the Museum in Central London.

Sam Westerby will host the event, with an interview followed by an opportunity to meet the stars at the end of the show. The show will kick off at 2pm.

Brian Murphy has enjoyed a long and successful career with memorable starring roles in television sitcoms Man About The House and George and Mildred (both with the late, great Yootha Joyce). More recently Brian appeared for seven years in the comedy series Last of the Summer Wine. Other credits include The Avengers, Callan, Dixon of Dock Green and Z Cars. He is also, of course, married to Linda.

Linda Regan is probably best known for playing April in the classic 1980s sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Other television appearances have included Minder, London's Burning, The Bill and Birds of a Feather. On the big screen, Linda appeared in one of the later Carry Ons, Carry On England in 1976. Other films have included On The Buses, Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall (with Jim Dale), Confessions of a Pop Performer and Adventures of a Private Eye. More recently Linda has become a successful author specialising in crime fiction. 

You can visit Linda's website here to find out more about her career as an actress and as an author.

You can follow Linda on Twitter @Linda_Regan  and you can follow Sam Westerby @samwesterby

It sounds like an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Further details and ticket information can be found on the Museum of Comedy Website. 

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and also on Facebook

Celebrating 50 years of Round The Horne

One of my all time favourite radio shows is the classic comedy sketch series Round The Horne. Originally broadcast between 1965 and 1968, the series starred Kenneths Horne and Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Douglas Smith. And now the classic scripts are being revived at the Museum of Comedy for the show's 50th anniversary.

Here are more details about the show from the Museum of Comedy's website:


From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne.  For half an hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 50 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman

Compiled and directed by Tim Astley


“a superb evening’s entertainment and I left the theatre wanting more” – British Theatre Guide


“everyone on stage seems to be having great fun and so does the audience” – Spencer Media


“does a splendid job of recreating this extraordinary show… sterling performances from all” – Do More Mag


“Colin Elmer's Kenneth Williams was hilarious and endearing" - Reading Chronicle

“Jonathan Hansler does a truly remarkable job of emulating Hugh Paddick” – Get West London


“I laughed so much… I was in danger of being led out of the theatre” – Scene One


This sounds like a fantastic show, a great tribute to the original stars and a chance to wallow in some good old fashioned nostalgia. I will definitely be getting along to the Museum of Comedy to check this out for myself. The show is running now and is playing until 12 March.

For more information and tickets, you can visit the Museum of Comedy Website

You can follow me on Twitter @CarryOnJoan and also on Facebook

Celebrating 50 Years of Round The Horne

One of my all time favourite radio shows is the classic comedy sketch series Round The Horne. Originally broadcast between 1965 and 1968, the series starred Kenneths Horne and Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden and Douglas Smith. And now the classic scripts are being revived at the Museum of Comedy for the show's 50th anniversary.

Here are more details about the show from the Museum of Comedy's website:


From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne.  For half an hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 50 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman

Compiled and directed by Tim Astley

“a superb evening’s entertainment and I left the theatre wanting more” – British Theatre Guide

“everyone on stage seems to be having great fun and so does the audience” – Spencer Media

“does a splendid job of recreating this extraordinary show… sterling performances from all” – Do More Mag

“Colin Elmer's Kenneth Williams was hilarious and endearing" - Reading Chronicle

“Jonathan Hansler does a truly remarkable job of emulating Hugh Paddick” – Get West London

“I laughed so much… I was in danger of being led out of the theatre” – Scene One

This sounds like a fantastic show, a great tribute to the original stars and a chance to wallow in some good old fashioned nostalgia. I will definitely be getting along to the Museum of Comedy to check this out for myself. The show is running now and is playing until 12 March.

For more information and tickets, you can visit the Museum of Comedy Website

 

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Jacki Piper interviewed on BBC Radio London

The gorgeous, always lovely Jacki Piper was interviewed on BBC Radio London this morning. Many thanks to my Twitter pal Alex Urban for drawing my attention to this!

Sadly I missed the interview although thankfully the whole programme is available to listen again on the BBC London website. Jacki appears from around 2 hours 40 for those who want to get straight down to it!

In the interview, Jo Good and Simon Lederman ask Jacki all about her time working on the Carry Ons. Most Carry On fans will have heard these stories before but they are always an absolute joy to listen to. Jacki's main reason for appearing on the show was to discuss her forthcoming appearance at the Museum of Comedy on 28 November. 

You can listen to the interview here 

You can find out more about Jacki's appearance at the Museum of Comedy here 

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