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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 1, Episode 6 - The Psychiatrist

Franks believes he is a failure.

Further details

After being reliefed of his job as a member of a fire crew, Frank feels that he is a failure. Betty thinks that he should go and see someone who would understand his situation. He goes to see Mr. Webster, a Psychiatrist who tries his best to get to the root of Frank's problem. After many questions and much discussion, Mr. Webster comes to the conclusion that Frank is indeed a failure and feels that he himself is one too.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 22nd March 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Crawford Frank Spencer
Michele Dotrice Betty Spencer
Guest cast
Jane Hylton Mrs. Fisher
Bernard Hepton Webster
Elaine Garreau Frank's Aunt
Roland MacLeod Mr. Hargreaves (Gasman)
John Scott Martin Brown
Writing team
Raymond Allen Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
William Symon Editor
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Ian Rawnsley Production Designer

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