Saturday, 12 July 2014

1973, Television: “Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em”

The British sitcom "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" premieres on BBC1 on 15 February 1973. It was written by Raymond Allen and starred Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. The theme tune composed by Ronnie Hazlehurst has a piccolo spelling out the series title in Morse code.

The series is legendary for its stunt work, performed by Michael Crawford himself as well as featuring various well-remembered catchphrases for instance "Ooh Betty, the cat's done a woopsie on the floor". “Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em” ran for 22 episodes over three series, ending in 1978. By the end of series two Frank had become father of baby Jessica.

Michele Dotrice as Betty and Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer
Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer and Michele Dotrice as Betty
Synopsis
The series follows clumsy Frank Spencer and his tolerant wife Betty. Frank's various attempts to get or hold down a job almost always end in total disaster...
Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer and Michele Dotrice as Betty
Main Cast
  • Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer
  • Michele Dotrice as Betty
  • Jessica Forte as Jessica
  • Jane Hylton as Mrs. Fisher
  • Glynn Edwards as Mr. Lewis
  • Hazel Bainbridge as Miss Partridge
  • Dick Bentley as Grandad
  • Anthony Woodruff as Dr. Smedley

Opening Credits

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