The Unforgettable Sid James

Profile revealing the lesser-known private side of the star of 19 Carry On films, whose cheeky on-screen persona was very much at odds with his reputation within the industry as a consummate professional, perfectionist and gentleman. A hectic lifestyle fuelled by workaholic tendencies led to a heart attack at the age of 53, an affair with Barbara Windsor at 59 and sudden death on stage in 1976 - events recalled by his widow Valerie and other notable characters with whom the affable entertainer shared the limelight