Carry On Matron

Cyril is Sid Carter’s son who is coerced into participating in a criminal scheme to rob the Finisham Maternity Hospital. He disguises himself as a new female nurse to case the hospital, hiding his true identity from colleagues and patients. His reluctant involvement grows more complicated as he falls for nurse Susan Ball, blurring lines between family loyalty, romance, and truth. The disguise thrusts him into a battle of roles, with deception carrying the risk of exposure and consequences for everyone involved.

Susan is a shapely nurse who shares a room with Cyril and becomes part of his disguise. Though she uncovers Cyril’s ruse, she chooses not to reveal the truth because she is in love with him. She represents warmth and resilience on the ward, offering care amid chaos and allowing a forbidden romance to unfold within the hospital setting.

Dr Prodd is a flirtatious hospital doctor who adds slapstick tension by pursuing Cyril. His advances are interrupted during emergencies, contributing to the farcical tone of the film. He serves as a recurring comedic foil within the medical context.

Matron is the much-pressed supervisor trying to keep the ward orderly amid chaos and constant distractions. She manages the busy maternity ward and navigates interactions with staff and visitors, providing a steady anchor to the hospital’s social dynamics. Her presence embodies the everyday challenges of hospital administration in a satirical light.

Jane Darling is a glamorous film star who goes into labor at the hospital. She hails Cyril as the nurse hero, bringing him unexpected fame for his actions and drawing attention to the hospital. Her labor and celebrity status catalyze key moments in the story and amplify the mix of prestige and party-line drama in the hospital.

Sid Carter is Cyril’s cunning gang leader father who masterminds the plan to steal contraceptive pills. He orchestrates disguises and misdirection to pull off the caper, driving the plot’s deception. The scheme moves toward a humorous but pointed resolution as the mothers-to-be and hospital staff confront the ruse, preventing national humiliation.