in criminology. Believing he can spot a criminal a mile off, he’s embarrassed on more than one occasion, including being taken in by Herbert Hall, the confidence trickster, and accusing a detective-sergeant in the CID of attempting to steal a car.
BENTLEY, MRS
Played by Juliet Harmer
In Matron, Mrs Bentley is informed by Dr Prodd that she’s pregnant before she admits that her husband isn’t the father. (Note: the scene was cut.)
WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
INT. EXAMINATION ROOM. DAY
The doors open and another YOUNG WOMAN comes in.
PRODD: Ah, Mrs Bentley, isn’t it?
WOMAN: That’s right.
PRODD: Well, Mrs Bentley. (He now has her card.) Our suspicions have been confirmed. You are definitely and there’s no doubt about it, you are definitely a teeny, weeny bit pregnant.
WOMAN: Oh, dear.
PRODD: Aren’t you pleased?
WOMAN: I don’t know.
PRODD: It’s nothing to worry about, you know. And you don’t need to feel alone. We’re all with you, you know. We’re all in the same boat in this place. Like peas in a pod. All in the same pod, as you might say.
WOMAN: It’s not that. You’re all very kind, I’m sure. But …
PRODD: Why, if it will make you feel better you can have the father with you during the birth.
WOMAN: Oh, I don’t think that would be very wise.
PRODD: Why not?
WOMAN: I don’t think my husband would like him to be there.
PRODD: What? Oh.
WOMAN: Well thank you, Doctor. When do you want to see me again?
PRODD: Some time next week suit you?
WOMAN: Yes, fine.
PRODD: See you then. And … good luck.
WOMAN: Thanks.
(She goes. PRODD again speaks to the intercom.)
PRODD: Next, please.
BERKELEY NURSING HOME
Mentioned in Again Doctor, the wealthy Mrs Moore, a private patient of Dr Carver’s, convalesces at the nursing home after having her appendix removed.
BERKELEY NURSING HOME MATRON
Played by Faith Kent
Seen briefly in Again Doctor, the Matron employed at the Berkeley Nursing Home ushers Dr Carver along to Ellen Moore’s private room.
BERNARD, BROTHER
Played by Bernard Bresslaw
In Abroad, Bernard has just joined an Order, which was founded by St Cecilia, when he heads off to the Mediterranean resort of Elsbels with Wundatours. The Order he belongs to comprises missionaries, travelling the world doing good deeds, but Bernard realises it’s not the life for him when he falls in love with Marge while on the trip.
BESPECTACLED BUSINESS MAN
Played by Norman Mitchell
Seen in Cabby preparing to jump into a Speedee Taxi until a Glamcab pulls up nearby and he opts for the leggy lovely driver instead, leaving a disgruntled Speedee driver without a fare.
BEST, GLORIA
Roles: Funhouse Girl in Spying, Hand Maiden in Cleo and Bridget in Cowboy.
BEST, PETER
Dubbing Editor on Matron, Dick and Emmannuelle
Other films that the late Peter Best worked on include Kidnapped, Diamonds on Wheels, Tomorrow Never Comes, Nate and Hayes and Second Best.
BETTINA
Played by Barbara Windsor
When Henry VIII first sets eyes on the blonde Bettina at a do he’s arranged, he’s soon drooling over her. He’s in the middle of arrangements to annul his wedding to Queen Marie of Normandy and has his sights set on making Bettina his next bride. When he can’t wait any longer, he performs the marriage ceremony himself and prepares for his wedding night, but while he’s out of the bedroom Bettina, who’s the daughter of Charles, the Earl of Bristol, consults Balls Book of English Law to check the legitimacy of their marriage; Henry tries convincing her it’s all above board as he climbs into bed but she later learns the truth; it’s just as well she resisted his advances because she ends up being whisked off across the channel by Francis, the King of France, to become the country’s Queen. Seen in Henry.
BETTY
Played by Jackie Poole
In Camping, Betty is one of the girls from Chayste Place Finishing School who head for a summer break at the Paradise Camp in Devon.
BEVIS, FRANK
Production Manager on Sergeant, Nurse, Teacher, Constable, Cabby, Jack, Spying, Cleo and Cowboy. Associate producer on Screaming!
Born in Gosport, Hampshire, in 1907, into a naval family, Bevis was educated on HMS Conway, the cadet-training ship, before serving two years in the Royal Navy. After returning to civvy street, he was soon back at sea, working as a navigating officer for Canadian Pacific Steamships. He left the ocean wave behind in his early twenties and found work with a tin-canning company as a trainee production manager until being made redundant when the company was taken over.
He followed friends involved in crowd work in films and gradually forged a new career in the industry. Eventually switching to behind the camera, he gained experience via a host of jobs, including production manager on, among others, The October Man, Odd Man Out and The Way To The Stars. He progressed to associate producer and worked on several films in this capacity, including Cromwell and Nicholas and Alexandra, before retiring in 1980. He died in 2003.
BIDDLE, KEN
Played by Bernard Bresslaw
A patient in Fosdick Ward at the Borough County Hospital, Mr Biddle is seen in Doctor. He was originally admitted to have his appendix removed but fell off the operating table and hurt his leg, prolonging his stay. Falls in love with Mavis Winkle, a patient in Caffin Ward, while he’s hospitalised.
BIDE-A-WEE REST HOME
The home of Dr Olando Watt and his sister, Virula, is seen in Screaming!. It’s situated on Avery Avenue, in the middle of Hocombe Woods.
BIDET
Played by Gertan Klauber
One of the soldiers who arrives in England with Francis, the King of France. Seen in Henry.
CARRY ON BEHIND
A Peter Rogers production
Distributed through Fox / Rank Distribution Ltd
Released as an A certificate in 1975 in colour
Running time: 90 mins
CAST
| Kenneth Williams | Professor Roland Crump |
| Elke Sommer | Professor Anna Vooshka |
| Bernard Bresslaw | Arthur Upmore |
| Kenneth Connor | Major Leep |
| Joan
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