Eric Barker "St Trinians" films, and four in the classic "Carry On" British comedy film series. He found his niche in playing variations on the busybody sticking his nose in everyone's business, or as some authority figure, "Carry On Constable" (1960) being a good example. Along with Kenneth Williams and Kenneth Connor he is the only actor to appear in the first, "Carry On Sergeant" in 1958, and the last of the original series of "Carry On" films, "Carry On Emmannuelle" in 1978. Barker's other "Carry On" appearances were "Carry On Constable" (1960) and "Carry On Spying" (1964). In that same year
Carry On Sergeant who went on to be part of the regular team in the series, were Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Hattie Jacques, Kenneth Connor and Terry Scott. This successful first film was screened to the trade and cinema-bookers on 1 August 1958 after which some regional screenings were held from 31 August including Aberdeen & Birmingham. It wasn’t until 19 September 1958 that it received its London cinema release at the Plaza, and then the film rolled out nationwide on general release from 20 September onwards. The soundtrack music was played by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, conducted by the composer.