However, there hasn't been a new entry since 1992's detested Carry On Columbus. When Carry-On goes off the rails and lets Taron Egerton off the leash, I had a good time. But I had a hard time ...

But it comes after an 11-year gap following the failure of Carry On Columbus. If the rather lacklustre cast introduced yesterday is anything to go by, the omens for a return to form are not good.