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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973 - 2016
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Accident-prone Frank Spencer creates havoc wherever he goes; wife Betty can only stand by and watch as he ruins everything. Stars Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Jessica Forte.

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- Series 3, Episode 5 - King Of The Road

Frank ends up in court after some trouble arrises whilst working a as a despatch rider.

Further details

Frank is working for Mr. Hunt as a despatch rider, delivering photographs, but loses control of his motorbike when the throttle gets stuck. He later ends up in court after the polaroids turn out to be different to what Frank originally thought.

Notes

This episode is also known as Motorbike.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 9th December 1978
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Crawford Frank Spencer
Michele Dotrice Betty Spencer
Guest cast
Derek Farr Dr. Mender
Bernard Gallagher Detective Sergeant Lang
Geoffrey Chater Mr. Whittle
Derek Newark Mr. Hunt
John Harvey JP Hawkins
Ellis Dale Clerk of the Court
Patrick McAlinney Father O'Hara
David Ryall Mr. Rumford
Peter Hughes Group Captain Lacey
Gretchen Franklin Mrs. Welch
Graham Ashley Mr. Stewart
Brian Hawksley Ellis
Richard Seager Policeman
Writing team
Raymond Allen Writer
Michael Crawford Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Mike Robotham Editor
John Sillitto Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Richard Morris Production Designer

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