What a Carry On in Brighton; as Robert joined Carry On actors Sally Geeson, Patrick Durkin, John Clive and Dora Bryan for laughs, beers and fish ‘n’ chips. Many thanks to Brett, Ray and Dean for organising such an enjoyable day.

The final recording day for the Carry On audio commentaries: Lance Percival and Dilys Laye on Carry On Cruising and Dilys Laye and Bernard Cribbins for Carry On Spying. A superb day at the Picture Production Company studio. The Carry On DVD box set is still set for a 20th November release and also features commentary contributions from Dora Bryan, Shirley Eaton, Terence Longdon, Richard O’Sullivan, Larry Dann, Paul Cole, Leslie Phillips, Liz Fraser, Amanda Barrie, Julie Stevens, Angela Douglas and Fenella Fielding.

Robert attended a performance of The Weir at the Basingstoke Haymarket theatre.

Robert attended a night of comedy at the Bath House in Soho. It was hosted by Andrew O’Neill.

Robert has been dragged further in to the 21st century and signed up to ‘myspace’. His page, featuring different photographs from this site and the music and movies that make him tick, can be accessed at: www.myspace.com/robrosscomedyguru

David Benson recorded Robert’s linking material for the new EMI Kenneth Williams CD collection at Redwood Studios. In the producer’s chair was the legendary Andre Jacquemin. The release, featuring material from Beyond Our Ken, Round the Horne and the Noel Coward songbook, will be released in November.

Robert is due to appear at a gathering of Carry On fans in Brighton on Sunday 17th September. He’ll be joined by Carry On players Sally Geeson, John Clive, Hugh Futcher and Patrick Durkin. Tickets for the event are £25 and details can be found on carryonline; follow the link in the links section!

Robert took part in a second interview for the documentary, What the Pythons Did Next, due to be broadcast on Channel 4 in October. Other interviewees will include Steve Pemberton, Andrew Sachs and Neil Innes and the show will tell the story of the Life of Python between the Holy Grail and Life of Brian.

Robert remorselessly plugged four new DVD releases from Prime on various BBC regional radio stations: from Coventry to Cleveland! The films, available to buy now for the very reasonable price of £9.99 each, are Moonlight Sonata starring Ignace Paderewski and Eric Portman, The Importance of Being Earnest with Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave and Margaret Rutherford, Carrington V.C. starring David Niven and the 1974 remake of Brief Encounter with Richard Burton and Sophia Loren. The major by-product of Robert’s day in the studio was meeting composer John Barry and British rock ‘n’ roll legend Tommy Steele, promoting his autobiography, Bermondsey Boy.

Well, we’ve been here almost a year now and it don’t seem a day to long! Robert’s launch of the Goodies Rule OK book was hugely successful with Tim, Graeme and Robert signing for an enthused and eager crowd of people. From now until the end of the year the fruits of Robert’s labour will start to be released. The Goodies book is officially published in October, by Carlton Books. Meanwhile, in November, the Ultimate Carry On Interactive DVD will hit the shops. Robert has compiled questions and advised on this release, while that flamboyant national treasure Richard O’Brien is the game’s host. Also in November, the Complete Carry On DVD Collection will be available. Featuring all 30 films from the original 21 year run of the series, the previously available films from Carlton will be joined by newly produced Special Edition releases of the first twelve films: Carry On Sergeant to Carry On Screaming! Trailers, stills galleries, production notes and audio commentaries will be recorded; the last of which is scheduled to be recorded on Thursday. Check back here for indiscreet leaks about the Carry On favourites involved, a little later!