Usually printed the first take of his "Carry On" films to ensure "spontaneity".
With his wife Barbara he had 3 daughters, Sarah, Deborah and Samantha.
His favourite Carry on was Camping while Peter Roger's was Up the Khyber.
The idea,and story line were created by discussion between Peter Rogers, Gerald Thomas and the writer.
Donated all his production files to the British Film Institute.
Along with producer Peter Rogers they were presented in December 1990 the inaugural Jester for Lifetime Achievement in Film at the British Comedy Awards.
He helmed all thirty "Carry on..." films (that spanned from 1958 till 1992). Which is a record for a film series with the most installments --all helmed by the same person.