British channel Rewind TV will broadcast the comedy series Carry On Laughing, an attempt to transfer the Carry On film series to television. The series will begin airing on the first of May, 2025. The news was officially announced on the channel’s social media feed.
What is Carry On Laughing?
Made by ATV, Carry On Laughing brought the familiar faces and humour of the Carry On film franchise to the small screen. Featuring regulars such as Sid James, Kenneth Connor, Peter Butterworth, Joan Sims and Barbara Windsor, each episode parodied a famous TV series, film or book.
First airing on ITV in 1975, the series ran for thirteen episodes over two series. It was produced by Gerald Thomas, who also directed the majority of the Carry On films. Peter Rogers served as executive producer.
What is Rewind TV?
Rewind TV is a British channel on Sky (182) and Freeview (92). It features several classic television shows and movies from around the world. The schedule has included ITC series like Department S and The Prisoner. Other broadcast shows, some of which haven’t been aired for some time, include The Cuckoo Waltz, Worzel Gummidge Down Under, Monkey, and Hancock (Also an ATV sitcom).
Each month, the channel has continued to bring “new” programming to its schedule. Alongside Carry on Laughing, recent additions include Don’t Drink the Water and Mapp and Lucia to the schedule.
Jamie’s Reaction
This is another surprise from Rewind TV, and a piece of Carry On history makes it back to broadcast television!
The Carry On series of films has continued to be a mainstay on television, owing to the many reruns and the owners of them continuing to see their value. There were several attempts to bring Carry On to the small screen, and many of them have had reruns in the last few years on various channels. I believe that Carry On Laughing, though, has slipped through the cracks of time.
This series probably doesn’t rank up there with the best, but I’m full of enthusiasm to see some of the famous Carry On regulars in yet more adventures.
When will Carry On Laughing be on Rewind TV?
Carry On Laughing will first air on Rewind TV on the 1st of May, 2025, at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm and 9 pm. Please see the schedules for any further information.