Windsor Davies miner and a teacher at Mountside School for Boys in Leek, Staffordshire and did national service in Libya and Egypt with the East Surrey Regiment between 1950-1952 before deciding to become an actor. Davies' best known role was as Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the British sitcom "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" (1974–81). Among his catchphrases was "Shut Up!!", delivered as an eardrum-shattering military scream. Another phrase was "Oh dear, how sad, never mind", delivered in a dry, ironic manner, and used when others around him had problems. Davies and co-star Don Estelle had a number one hit in the
Carry On England Connor played a leading role, but the only other long-time regulars present, Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth, had only small roles. Windsor Davies, who had joined the series with a main role in the preceding film "Carry On Behind", again plays a major role, reprising (in all but name) his Sergeant-Major character from the BBC sitcom "It Ain't Half Hot Mum", along with Melvyn Hayes as his effeminate foil. Other main roles are played by established and recognisable actors Judy Geeson and Patrick Mower, both newcomers to the "Carry On" films. The film was originally certified AA by the then