The woman who made matrons magnificent — and secretly lived a scandalous life.
A profile of one of Britain's best-loved comedy actresses, who starred in 13 of the Carry On franchise's films and teamed up with Eric Sykes for popular sitcom Sykes. This documentary charts the highs and lows of Hattie's career, presenting her finest moments on screen alongside footage from her family archive. With contributions from family, friends, fans and co-stars
Acting
Hattie's archive performances — timing so sharp it still stings.
Production
Rare family footage revealing the woman behind the characters.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hattie helped establish the 'battleaxe with a heart' archetype that defined British sitcom matriarchs for decades.
She was actually slender early in her career — the famous figure developed from a thyroid condition, which producers then typecast her into.
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