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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - The Complete Second Series [DVD] [1973]

DVD ~ Michael Crawford
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  • Actors: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte, Glynn Edwards, Dick Bentley
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Second Sight Films Ltd.
  • DVD Release Date: 21 Oct 2002
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006L9WQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,802 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Although Britain has changed almost beyond recognition since Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em was first broadcast in the early 1970s, the show's simple slapstick humour has an ageless quality that makes it enduringly hilarious. Michael Crawford found fame as Frank Spencer, still probably television's most accident-prone man, and still Britain's most mimicked sitcom character, having inspired thousands of wannabe entertainers to don black berets and Humphrey Bogart-style rain coats and feebly exclaim "Mmm, Betty!". Crawford's great insight was to portray Frank as both a figure of fun and an endearingly sympathetic character: we laugh at him but never cease liking him, and we always admire his plucky never-say-die spirit.

Most of the episodes share the common theme of Frank attempting to find a job (ranging from a holiday camp entertainer to an RAF cadet), but because of his clumsy demeanour and lack of common sense, losing the positions within a matter of hours. Pitted against a variety of middle-aged, male professionals (his GP, a psychiatrist and a public relations consultant for example), Spencer's stupidity reduces these "experts" to nervous wrecks. His long-suffering, doting wife Betty (Michelle Dotrice) features throughout, but despite his wild behaviour and idiocy she appears only mildly flustered by her husband's actions.

On the DVD: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em was one of the first comedy series to be recorded by the BBC in colour, but the sound and vision of the episodes transfer perfectly satisfactorily to DVD format. At times the production values of some of the episodes are decidedly ropey (watch out for stray boom microphones and the skewed opening and closing credit). Apart from the episode and scene selection menus, which incorporate sound extracts from the show, no extras are included. --John Galilee



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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Frank Spencer, 20 May 2003
At last this masterpiece of comedy has been brought together all on one DVD. There are no added features and a simple menu, but the classic Frank Spencer slapstick genius is all there, to watch time and time again.

I would urge anyone that is thinking and not sure about buying this or any from the series - do it, i guarantee that you will not be disapointed.

A Fisher

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious, 30 Jul 2003
As good as the first series. Less caractured than the third, even though that is good in itself. Pity the stunts weren't also set aside as extras. They are highlights.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The chaos continues!, 16 Mar 2009
In my opinion, this is the best series. Frank seems even funnier than he did in the last series-not so much the stunts (although this series does include the legendary roller skating sequence), but because of Michael Crawford's delivery. The sense of bewilderment, and the hilarious look of shocked outrage on his face when he misunderstands someone, believing they are being rude. Even the sentimental moments are hilarious, such as when Betty tells him she is pregnant-he initially thinks she wishes to adopt, then that she wants a cat..then a budgerigar! This is a treasure of television, and is an essential to anyone with the faintest sense of humour!
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