Carry On Dick Carry On Dick Carry On Dick is the 26th in the series of "Carry On" films to be made. The story is based on the Dick Turpin legend and features Turpin (James) as an antihero, attempting to evade capture by the authorities. "Carry On Dick" was released in July 1974 and marked the end of an era for the series. It features the last appearances of Sid James (after nineteen appearances in the series), Hattie Jacques (fourteen appearances) and Barbara Windsor (nine appearances), although all three would appear in the "Carry On Laughing" TV series and Windsor would co-present a
Carry On Laughing writers were brought in. Lew Schwarz and experienced "Carry On" writer Dave Freeman each wrote six, while Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh penned "Orgy and Bess". Each episode parodied a famous TV series, film or book. Three episodes feature a character based on Lord Peter Wimsey - Lord Peter Flimsy. Another two episodes are nods to "Upstairs, Downstairs", with the character of Hudson the butler parodied as Clodson, and the cook Mrs. Bridges as Mrs. Breeches. The series provided an opportunity for David Lodge - little more than a bit-part player in some of the later "Carry On" films -