Carry On Matron

Sid Carter heads a cunning gang planning to rob Finisham Maternity Hospital of its stock of contraceptive pills. Cyril resents the life of crime but is emotionally blackmailed by his father into going along with the scheme. He disguises himself as a new female nurse to case the hospital.

Cyril adopts the disguise of a new student nurse and is assigned to share a room with the shapely Susan Ball. He begins quietly observing the hospital while maintaining his cover. In the meantime, he also catches the attention of the hospital's roguish Dr Prodd, complicating his mission.

Back in Prodd's room, Prodd makes a move on Cyril, but Cyril resists and knocks him across the room. The incident further strains the fragile disguise as the two clash amid hospital tensions. This early confrontation foreshadows the dangers of mixing crime with the ward's normal rhythms.

The ward hums with activity as the overworked Sister struggles to keep order. Mrs Tidey, a gluttonous patient, tests everyone's patience while her worried husband lingers around the waiting room. Cutting's secretary Miss Banks keeps her boss in check, but the tension in the ward remains high.

Lovely film star Jane Darling goes into labour, triggering an emergency that pits Cyril, Prodd, and the staff into action. In the chaos, Cyril takes charge and helps deliver the actress's triplets, improvising as needed. Later, he even ends up dealing with Prodd during the ambulance ride, knocking him out again.

Jane Darling hails the nurse as a heroine for her efforts, bringing unexpected fame to the hospital. The news spreads that the staff managed a difficult birth with composure. This celebrity attention complicates the original theft plan and creates pressure to keep things quiet.

Susan Ball discovers Cyril's disguise but, because she loves him, she chooses not to reveal the truth. Her confession adds emotional stakes to Cyril's precarious cover. The couple's relationship deepens despite the risk.

Sid disguises himself as the foreign 'Dr Zhivago' while Ernie pretends to be a heavily pregnant mum. The maternity ward remains suspicious of outsiders as the criminals try to pull off their plan. The disguise adds to the comic chaos that unfolds around the hospital.

The plan is thwarted when the mothers-to-be double-check the supposed 'nurses' and realize something is off. The women in labor become the unexpected heroes who prevent the theft. The hospital staff breathes a sigh of relief as the ruse loses its plausibility.

The medical hierarchy threatens to call the police, but Sid reveals that the heroine of the day is actually a man. Understanding the potential nationwide humiliation if the secret leaks, the hospital agrees to cover up the incident. The theft scheme fades into the background.

Cyril finally openly commits to Susan as they marry, sealing their romantic arc. The disguise is abandoned as the two begin a new life together. The hospital and its staff move toward stability after the turbulent events.

Matron closes the story by finally getting the doctor she desires, signaling a personal beat in the aftermath of the chaos. The hospital's social dynamics shift as romantic and professional relationships settle into place. The celebrity moment fades, leaving a quieter balance in its wake.