Carry On Henry On Christmas special and the 1973 stage show "Carry On London". The film opens with a passage, which states: "This film is based on a recently discovered manuscript by one William Cobbler, which reveals that Henry VIII did in fact have two more wives. Although it was first thought that Cromwell originated the story, it is now known to be definitely all Cobbler's... from beginning to end." Henry VIII (Sid James) has his wife (Patsy Rowlands) beheaded and quickly marries Marie of Normandy (Joan Sims). This union was organised at the behest of bumbling Cardinal Wolsey (Terry Scott) as Marie
Carry On Christmas Specials would go on to script "Carry On Behind", several episodes of the "Carry On Laughing" television series, and was the co-writer of the 1992 film, "Carry On Columbus". Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story "Treasure Island", this episode saw the "Carry on" debut of Wendy Richard, who would go on to have small roles in "Carry On Matron" and "Carry On Girls". Although the 1969 special was broadcast in colour, the 1970 special was shown in black and white due to a technicians' strikes that caused Thames Television to broadcast all their Christmas shows that year in black and