Richard Webber - The Complete A–Z of Everything Carry On

BELLA VISTA

The name of the schooner in Again Doctor which sank off the Beatific Islands during a terrible storm. As reported by the Long Hampton Advertiser, one of the schooner’s passengers was Dr Carver, who was returning from the islands at the time. He was a lucky survivor.

BELLE

Played by Joan Sims

Belle, whose intimate friends call her ‘Ding-Dong’, is the respectable owner of Belle’s Place in Stodge City. Seen in Cowboy , she loses her establishment to the ruthless Rumpo Kid when he swaggers into town.

BELLE’S PLACE

A saloon-cum-hotel in Stodge City that is run by Belle until the Rumpo Kid saunters into town and gains control, turning it from a respectable meeting place into a gambling den where the beer flows, fights break out and dancing girls entertain. Seen in Cowboy.

BELLE PARISIENNE

The magazine Professor Tinkle reads in his tent during Up the Jungle while his assistant, Claude Chumley, goes birdwatching.

BELTON, PETE

A corn dealer in Stodge City. He’s not seen in Cowboy but his establishment is.

BENHAM, JOAN

Role: Cynical Lady in Emmannuelle

Born in London in 1918, Joan Benham is probably best known for playing Lady Prudence in the period drama, Upstairs, Downstairs , despite experiencing all media during her long career.

Other television credits included The Troubleshooters, Doctor On the Go, Doctor in Charge, The Duchess of Duke Street, The Sun Trap and Terry and June. On the big screen she was seen in, among others, The Man Who Loved Redheads, It’s Great to be Young, Child in the House, The Bridal Path and Murder Ahoy.

She died in 1981, aged sixty-two.

BENNETT, PETER

Role: Thief in Constable

Born in London in 1917, Peter Bennett appeared in small roles in several films, including Quatermass and the Pit and Lady Chatterley’s Lover , as well as the occasional meatier part, such as the Master of the Otter Hounds in Tarka the Otter.

His television credits ranged from Man in a Suitcase and The Buccaneers to William Tell and several appearances in the 1950s series, The Adventures of Robin Hood. He died in 1989, aged seventy-two.

BENNISON, BILL

Assistant Art Director on Abroad

Other productions Bill Bennison has worked on in the capacity of assistant art director are the films Cromwell and Bless This House , both during the 1970s, as well as The Man in the Iron Mask , a production for the small screen. Promoted to art director, his credits include 1982’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

BENNY

Played by Davy Kaye

The diminutive, cigar-puffing bookmaker has to restrict Sid Plummer’s bets when – with the help of his little budgie, Joey – he nearly bankrupts the bookie. Appears in At Your Convenience .

BENSON, PC STANLEY

Played by Kenneth Williams

A snooty young policeman who’s just graduated from police college when sent to help out at a station where the workforce is severely affected by the ravages of flu. A former Boy Scout, he regards himself as intellectual and an expert 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.)

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!