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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is a British sitcom created and written by Raymond Allen and starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast in 1973 and ran for three series, ending in 1978, and returning in 2016 for a one-off special. The series follows the accident-prone Frank Spencer and his tolerant wife, Betty, through Frank's various attempts to hold down a job, which frequently end in disaster. The sitcom was filmed in and around Herne Bay, Sheerness in Kent, the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire. It was noted for its stuntwork, performed by Crawford himself, as well as featuring various well-remembered and much lampooned catchphrases, that have become part of popular culture. In a 2004 poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em came 22nd.
Original Release
02/15/1973 on BBC
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Crawford | Frank Spencer |
Michele Dotrice | Betty Spencer |
Jessica Forte | Jessica Spencer / Jessica |
Dick Bentley | Grandad |
Jane Hylton | Mrs. Fisher |
Edward Hardwicke | Mr. Lawrence / Hooper |
Glynn Edwards | Mr. Lewis |
Anthony Woodruff | Dr. Smedley |
Derek Farr | Dr. Mender |
Norman Chappell | Faraday / Cyril |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Moving House | Saturday, 11 November 1978 |
2 | Wendy House | Saturday, 18 November 1978 |
3 | Scottish Dancing | Saturday, 25 November 1978 |
4 | Men as Women | Saturday, 02 December 1978 |
5 | Motorbike | Saturday, 09 December 1978 |
6 | Australia House | Saturday, 16 December 1978 |
7 | Learning to Fly | Monday, 25 December 1978 |
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Directors
Michael Mills, Sydney Lotterby
Writers
Raymond Allen, Michael Crawford
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Crawford | Frank Spencer |
Michele Dotrice | Betty Spencer |
Jessica Forte | Jessica Spencer / Jessica |
Dick Bentley | Grandad |
Jane Hylton | Mrs. Fisher |
Edward Hardwicke | Mr. Lawrence / Hooper |
Glynn Edwards | Mr. Lewis |
Anthony Woodruff | Dr. Smedley |
Derek Farr | Dr. Mender |
Norman Chappell | Faraday / Cyril |
Diana King | Miss. Butler |
Christopher Biggins | Student / Prewett |
David Rose | Man |
Cyril Luckham | Fr. O'Hara / Father O'Hara |
John D. Collins | Dr. Boyde |
Roger Kemp | Dr. Hutchings |
Geoffrey Chater | Mr. Whittle / Bank Manager |
Julia Breck | Nurse Taylor / Mrs. Ford |
Bunny May | Postman |
Diane Holland | Woman / Receptionist |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Mills | Producer |
Sydney Lotterby | Producer |