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
Bless 'Em All an origin". However the 'ocean' referred to, given a British-Indian origin, is much more likely to be the Indian Ocean - although the English Channel would do just as well for the purposes of the song. "Bless 'em all",<br> "Bless 'em all".<br> "The long and the short and the tall", "Bless all those" "Sergeants" "and WO1's",<br> "Bless all those" "Corporals" "and their blinkin'/bleedin' sons",<br> "Cos' we're saying goodbye" "to 'em all".<br> "And back to their" "Billets they crawl",<br> "You'll get no promotion this side of the ocean",<br> "So cheer up my" "lads bless 'em all" A satirical version of the