Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Specials

1974 · 8 episodes · 4h 6m in all

Episodes

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   1. Jessica's First Christmas (Christmas Special 1974)

   25 Dec 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.

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   2. Learning to Drive (Christmas Special 1975)

   25 Dec 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.

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   3. Learning to Fly (Christmas Special 1978)

   25 Dec 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.

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   4. Sport Relief 2016

   18 Mar 2016 · 13 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.

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   5. Secrets & Scandals of Some Mother Do 'Ave 'Em

   5 Aug 2022 · 45 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.

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   7. Sport Relief Special 2016 - Behind the Scenes

   18 Mar 2016 · 13 min

   Watch the making of the Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em special for Sport Relief, with cast and crew in awe of Michael Crawford, insistent that he still perform his own stunts in his seventies.

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   8. Noel's House Party [1998]

   14 Nov 1998 · 7 min

   After twenty years since the end of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Michael Crawford makes a special Frank Spencer appearance, as well as singing as himself amidst Frank Spencer-type destruction, literally bringing the house down! Noel then surprises Michael in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the beginning of Some Mothers with a surprise appearance by Michele Dotrice.

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   9. Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice Remember...

   1 Aug 2023 · 25 min

   Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice discuss their time on Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em for the first time in 50 years.