Review of Carry on Constable

Despite Sid James making his debut, and Charles Hawtrey coming into his own at last, 1960's "Carry On Constable" (the 4th in the iconic 'Carry On' series - again written by Norman Hudis & directed by Gerald Thomas) is as hum-drum as the first three. James & Hawtrey, with Eric Barker & the regular Hattie Jacques, run a London police station hit by a flu epidemic, getting a batch of new recruits: Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Moore, Leslie Phillips (great again) & Joan Sims. Cue a parade of silly, tame, slap-stick themed set-pieces featuring the likes of Shirley Eaton, Joan Hickson, Irene Handl & Terence Longdon. Familiar faces, but also a familiar bland standard.