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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 - Learning To Fly

Frank is left in charge of a plane.

Further details

With his grandad wanting him to take flying lessons, Frank takes his first trip in a plane with his instructor, Mr. Barker, but when he becomes unconscious, a much worried Frank is left to control the aircraft himself, while Betty and his grandad wait in suspense.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th December 1978
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Crawford Frank Spencer
Michele Dotrice Betty Spencer
Jessica Forte Jessica
Guest cast
Dick Bentley Grandad
Frederick Jaeger Mr. Barker
Tenniel Evans Air Traffic Controller
Tony Steedman Mr. Jennings
Christopher Biggins Prewett
Linda Beckett Linda
Alexander Moss Alexander
Writing team
Raymond Allen Writer
Michael Crawford Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
John Sillitto Editor
Tariq Anwar Editor
Alan Cumner-Price Editor
Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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