Carry On Behind

Two professors conducting an archaeological dig have their work constantly interrupted in the programme Carry On Behind. Their attempts are thwarted by the saucy shenanigans of a noisy group of holiday‑makers, creating a comic situation. The comedy stars Kenneth Williams and Elke Sommer.

Carry On Behind is a programme presented as a comedy film, part of the long‑running Carry On series. It is classified under the movie genre and follows the familiar slap‑stick, farcical style that the brand is known for. The production maintains a light tone throughout and keeps the audience amused. The narrative follows two university professors who are busy with an archaeological dig on a remote site. Their academic pursuits are repeatedly disturbed by the unruly behaviour of a noisy group of holiday‑makers, whose boisterous pranks and saucy shenanigans turn the serious excavation into a scene of comic confusion. Their attempts to catalogue artefacts are constantly foiled, highlighting the clash between scholarly seriousness and holiday frivolity. The constant interruptions create a series of comic set‑pieces, as the scholars attempt to keep the dig on track while contending with the holiday‑makers’ relentless interference. Each effort to restore order is quickly undone, leading to a chain of humorous misunderstandings and slap‑stick moments that drive the film’s light‑hearted momentum. The film never lets the tension settle, keeping the pace brisk as each scene builds on the previous mishap. Among the cast, Kenneth Williams and Elke Sommer appear as the principal performers, bringing their characteristic timing and charm to the chaotic storyline. Their interactions with the bewildered professors and the meddlesome tourists add an extra layer of wit, reinforcing the programme’s comedic tone and keeping the audience engaged throughout. Their presence ensures that the comedic rhythm stays lively, matching the programme’s playful spirit.