Carry On: Barbara Windsor was 'terrified' by outrageous scene that made her a star


The producers had prepared two versions, fearing the topless one would not pass.

Windsor said: “When they took it to the censor, John Trevellyan, he said, ‘Well, I don’t think Miss Windsor’s right boob is going to corrupt the nation, I’ll pass it.’

“So that’s how I got famous for that.”

Asked whether she minded still being famous for that scene, if she was happy about it, the star said: “Yeah. Well, I’d rather have me skipping and tap dancing in The Boyfriend by Ken Russell. Nobody could do it, all these wonderful dancers and I was the only one…”



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