Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

TV Series
1973–19781973–1978
30m

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

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Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.

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Nominated for 5 BAFTA Film Awards
- 5 nominations total

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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

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Michael Crawford in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford and Elisabeth Sladen in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

George A. Cooper in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford and Bernard Hepton in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford and Jane Hylton in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michele Dotrice in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michele Dotrice in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Michael Crawford

Frank Spenceras Frank Spencer

23 episodes23 eps • 1973–2016

Michele Dotrice

Betty Spenceras Betty Spencer

23 episodes23 eps • 1973–2016

Jessicaas Jessica…

5 episodes5 eps • 1978

Mrs. Fisheras Mrs. Fisher

3 episodes3 eps • 1973

Mr. Lewisas Mr. Lewis

3 episodes3 eps • 1978

Hazel Bainbridge

Miss Partridgeas Miss Partridge…

3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1978

Grandadas Grandad

3 episodes3 eps • 1978

Anthony Woodruff

Dr. Smedleyas Dr. Smedley

3 episodes3 eps • 1973

Edward Hardwicke

Hooperas Hooper…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1978

Dr. Menderas Dr. Mender

2 episodes2 eps • 1978

Norman Chappell

Cyrilas Cyril…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1978

Christopher Biggins

Prewettas Prewett…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1978

Mrs. Lewisas Mrs. Lewis

2 episodes2 eps • 1978

Father O'Haraas Father O'Hara…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1974

John D. Collins

Dr. Boydeas Dr. Boyde

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Dr. Hutchingsas Dr. Hutchings

2 episodes2 eps • 1978

Geoffrey Chater

Bank Manageras Bank Manager…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1978

Mrs. Fordas Mrs. Ford…

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Frank Spencer's more than just a accident-prone; everything he touches falls apart, and he can't keep a job for more than a day. The only thing which keeps him going is his long-suffering wife Betty, who somehow manages to cope with his disaster-prone life-style. —Mike Konczewski

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Taglines
- Before Mr. Bean there was Frank Spencer, the original Master of Disaster.
Genre
- Comedy
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
The rhythm of the theme tune is based on the words "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" (minus the apostrophes) written in Morse Code.

Goofs
Christmas '75 - Learning to Drive (special episode). When Frank is driving the white mini in the country lane, trying to overtake the lady on the bike, there is nothing behind the mini, but then a split second later he is being followed by a silver Renault. As he tries to overtake the cyclist, Frank is followed by a brown Triumph, then a second later a yellow Ford Anglia is following him. Frank also appears to drive along the same stretch of road several times, as he keeps passing the same parked cars.

Connections
Edited into To Be Perfectly Frank (1977)

Top review

What a crazy show!!!!!

I have only been viewing this series for a few weeks. I am addicted to them, They are just crazy, Mad. I thought Peter Sellars was the best comic in the U.K., but Michael is fantastic. Then I found out HE was THE Michael Crawford/Phantom of the Opera STAR. I can't believe the two are the same. We are talking about two ends of the spectrum of talent. I am a fan for life. I am going to scarf up as many videos as I can. Are the Brits just so talented or are they using mirrors or something? What great entertainment!!!!

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Feb 13, 1999

Release date
- February 15, 1973 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- N'hi ha que neixen estrellats
Filming locations
- Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Production company
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Runtime
30 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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