By the very end of the 70s, the shows often slapstick humour and the appeal of frank spencer were starting to wear thin. Some mothers do ave em is one of those shows which seemed to run and run but, in fact, only 22 episodes were made between 1973 and 1978. Popularised by the popular british comedy show some mothers do ave em starring michael crawford as the clumsy and foolish frank spencer although it had been in common british use for many years before then. His marriage to betty seems solid enough, but franks relationship with his. Frank spencer is a wellmeaning and sweet guy, but he is terribly bumbling and accident prone. Follow the accidentprone frank spencer and his tolerant wife, betty, through franks various attempts to hold. From hanging off his car over a cliff edge to rollerskating down the high street behind a bus, accidentprone frank michael crawford just seems to find one harrassment after another. Some mothers do ave em s31moving house part 2 of 4. Some mothers do ave em is a beloved british sitcom whose main humour comes from the pratfalls and comedic stunts of the lead actor. Some mothers do have ave em set of two vhs video tapes job interview. We are endeavouring to reschedule cancelled dates where possible. No matter what hes doing or what job hes in, frank always manages to cause chaos, with hilarious consequences. It is hard to imagine michael crawford as the phantom with the incredible voice, but this character is so goofy, he makes you forget that they are one and the same. Michele dotrice puts her hand across her forehead obviously to.
It was written by raymond allen, based on his own experiences as a single man. In the process, he ends up travelling with the guard. My favourite episode is the first one, with george baker as the manager interviewing frank for a door salesman job. Roy dotrice, obe 26 may 1923 16 october 2017 was a british actor. Some mothers doaveem is a british sitcom created and written by raymond allen and.
Hilarious clip starring michael crawford from bbc worldwide. Roy dotrice simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I remember watching and loving some mothers do ave em as a child, and was so pleased to finally find this dvd. Hilarious clip from bbc worldwide starring michael crawford. The expression some mothers do have them is meant to refer to someone. Can frank spencer behave himself when special guests are expected at a show home. He was known for his tony awardwinning broadway performance in the revival of a moon for the misbegotten dotrice was born in guernsey on 26 may 1923. Some mothers do ave em was a classic but dragging it. If youve ever watched the episode of some mothers do ave em, where they go on their second honeymoon have a break take a husband, youll recall the sequence at the start where frank nearly misses the train. Some mothers do ave em characters british comedy guide. Hospital visitfather s clinic moving house dvd mint. Michael crawford stars in this hilarious free clip from. Jun 15, 2007 in perhaps the most famous moment from some mothers do ave em ever, frank spencer goes rollerskating.
Bbc news uk magazine does the frank spencer music have. Michael crawford has dug out his old beret and proved that hes still the greatest stunt comedian of them all with a special some mothers do ave em sketch for sport relief frank spencer and betty are back for a trip down memory lane, but how much do remember from the classic episodes of. See more ideas about comedy tv, british tv comedies and frank spencer. Classic sitcom featuring frank spencer a wellmeaning, enthusiastic, oneman disaster area. Im afraid after he said that hed effectively taken 10 at city instead of trying to get back into it and losing by more because he didnt want the players to get upset, hes got some way to go before he gets back into my good books. Accidentprone frank lives with his wife betty and in the third series, with their baby daughter jessica. Programmes are unavailable for a number of reasons including legal. Some mothers do ave em soon became one of the bbcs most popular television series. Accidentprone frank spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also. 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. Designed to make ya pull faces and maybe even shed a tear. Buy some mothers do ave em hb by webber, richard isbn. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music.
Elisabeth sladen appears as judy the fruit shop owner at the beginning of the hospital visit, nearly a year before her role in doctor who vindicated by reruns. Oct 04, 2007 the theme tune to some mothers do ave em is recognised by millions, but is it true that it incorporates morse code into its opening bars. Due to official recommendations made by the government, we have taken the regrettable decision to cancel all some mothers do aveem performances for dates up to and including sun 19 april. Watch some mothers do ave em season 2 episode 4 online. Some mothers do ave em on bbc iplayer this series is not available on bbc iplayer. Driving his car frank gets a call from betty reminding him to attend daughter jessicas cycle race. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A love story we look at the highs, lows and neardeath scrapes of frank spencer and his beloved.
Some mothers do ave em season 2 full episodes watch. Some mothers do ave em at the new theatre royal, portsmouth. One of his daughters, michele, was famous for playing the role of betty, the wife of frank spencer in the bbc sitcom some mothers do ave em. Watch some mothers do ave em season 1 episode 1 online. Michael crawford to reprise frank spencer for some mothers do ave em one off special loveable fool frank spencer is returning to tv screens in. Frank and betty are invited to stay the weekend at bettys brother georges electronicallydesigned home. Mar 08, 2018 some mothers do ave em is one of those shows which seemed to run and run but, in fact, only 22 episodes were made between 1973 and 1978. Some mothers do ave em was a british sitcom that originally aired on the bbc from 1973 to 1978, starring michael crawford as the hapless frank spencer. Some mothers do ave em season 1 episode 1 watch online. New some mothers do av em series set to come back next. Some mothers do ave em comes to darlington hippodrome between tuesday 3 and saturday 7 july 2018. Some mothers do ave em with richard wilson digital spy. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Some mothers do ave em online full episodes of season.
Michael crawford, michele dotrice, jessica forte, jane hylton, glynn edwards, hazel bainbridge, dick bentley, anthony woodruff. Michael crawford to reprise frank spencer for some mothers. It was first broadcast in 1973 and ran for three series, ending in 1978, and returning in 2016 for a oneoff special. The toilet some mothers do ave em bbc classic comedy. Mar 18, 2018 if you dont act like youre convinced none of them will be. It may not be the most intelligent comedy ever made, but i dont care. This video was up on my youtube account for 2 years but it received a claim that blocked it worldwide by the bbc for some. Theyve charged besiktas with insufficient organisation because a ginger cat ran on the pitch during the bayern game. Frank is newly married and is living with his motherinlaw who is frustrated by him constantly breaking things.
George michael would be proud as frank spencer gets some advice. Initially, only two series were produced, from 1973 to 1975, while the shows creators felt that it should stop while at its peak. Programmes are unavailable for a number of reasons including legal, contractual or technical issues. Some mothers do ave em season 2 episode 4 watch online. Elisabeth sladen appears as judy the fruit shop owner at the beginning of the hospital visit, nearly a year before her role in doctor who.
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However, upon seeing the first draft for the script, michael. As a result he has an accident with a wellknown formula 1 driver and a wellknown except to frank. In perhaps the most famous moment from some mothers do ave em ever, frank spencer goes rollerskating. Accident prone frank spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also. Raymond allen born 15 march 1940 in ryde, isle of wight is a british television writer and playwright best known for creating the 1970s bbc sitcom some mothers do ave em. Michele dotrice born 27 september 1948 is an english actress, best known for her portrayal of betty spencer, the longsuffering wife of frank spencer, played by michael crawford, in the bbc sitcom some mothers do ave em, which ran from 1973 to 1978, and returned in 2016 for a special. The theme tune spells out some mother do ave em in morse code retroactive recognition. Apr 10, 2018 some mothers do ave em comes to darlington hippodrome between tuesday 3 and saturday 7 july 2018. Join frank spencer the most hapless, clumsy and downright irritating man you could meet. There was a brief hiatus until popular demand saw it revived for a final series in 1978.
Calamityprone frank spencer is heading back to screens as michael crawford reprises his role in some mothers do ave em, nearly 40 years after the last episode. We will continue to follow government guidelines on a daily basis concerning performances after the 19th april and will update you as. When bettys mother comes to franks place, sick, frank gets sent to call the doctor from the neighbors house. As a result he has an accident with a wellknown formula 1 driver and a wellknown except to frank politician. Things start out well enough until frank manages to reverse the car halfway. With michael crawford, michele dotrice, jessica forte, jane hylton. Watch the video for some mothers do ave em from reubens very fast very dangerous for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Follow the accidentprone frank spencer and his tolerant wife, betty, through franks various attempts to hold down a job, which frequently end in disaster. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Franks latest job includes a company car which he and betty use to go on a picnic. Mental images of the hapless frank spencer getting into another scrape are immediately conjured up when the piccolos open the theme tune to the classic bbc comedy some mothers do ave em. The real ale shop london shopping food and drink shops 371 richmond road, twickenham, middlesex, tw1 9 minutes from some mothers do ave em spending most of our time in pubs swilling foreign lager pushed by multinational breweries, the british nation has turned their back on their homegrown beer. Some mothers do av em frank spencer blows up boiler by kdunstfan1. Mar 19, 2016 michael crawford has dug out his old beret and proved that hes still the greatest stunt comedian of them all with a special some mothers do ave em sketch for sport relief.
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Popular videos some mothers do ave em some mothers do ave em topic. Some things come to mind like when richard sits on the sofa and falls into it he has a smirk on his face and michael crawford stops speaking as he sees what happened and is desperatly trying not to laugh. Hes a scriptwriter who already mistrusts the noisy klutz, but once frank has been inside his life turns into the same kind of nightmare as franks familys. Some mothers do ave em at richmond theatre london london. Watch some mothers do ave em season 1, episode 1 getting a job. Together with his longsuffering wife, betty who looked on the verge of a nervous breakdown, he got. Some mothers do ave em one of the comedy events currently on at new theatre royal portsmouth 20th march 2018 24th march 2018 main house main house at new theatre royal, portsmouth the main house is a beautiful victorian auditorium designed.
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