Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Before MR. BEAN there was Frank Spencer... the original Master of Disaster.

Meet Frank Spencer, an eager young man trying to find his way in the world. He's enthusiastic, well-meaning... and disaster-prone.

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Comedy
Created By

First Aired on

Feb 15, 1973

3 seaons till Dec 16, 1978

Popularity: 11.3046
44 votes
Networks
(GB)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Australia House

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 19 episodes

Specials

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1Jessica's First Christmas (Christmas Special 1974)52 min

    Frank is experiencing his first Christmas as a father, and he is determined that it will be an eventful one for Jessica. Fortunately, his pride and joy is not always present to see the chaos he creates, especially when he gets involved in the Christmas Nativity Play in the local church.

  • Episode 2Learning to Drive (Christmas Special 1975)45 min

    Frank has managed to land himself a job as a pixie in the enchanted grotto of a large store's toy fair. After being sacked, Frank decides to try for his driving license to increase his career prospects.

  • Episode 3Learning to Fly (Christmas Special 1978)46 min

    Frank begins his flying lessons at the local school but things take a bit of a bad turn when Frank manages to cause his instructor to pass out in mid flight.

  • Episode 4Sport Relief 201613 min

    Frank Spencer returns in a one-off special that sees him race across London to get to his daughter's debut cycle race, bumping into various celebrities along the way.

  • Episode 5Secrets & Scandals of Some Mother Do 'Ave 'Em45 min

    At its peak, around half the UK population was watching the antics of hapless Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford) and his family. This documentary reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of how 1970s sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em was made, and features an interview with show creator, Ray Allen. Contributors include John Thomson, cast member John D Collins, and crew.

Crew & Team

Michael Mills

Producer