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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.--John Galilee
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Well-meaning and optimistic, but naïve, clueless and spectacularly incompetent, Frank would find situations spiraling hilariously out of control. His long-suffering wife Betty can only stand by and watch as he is catapulted into “a bit of trouble” by the simplest task--a window cleaning job, a driving test, DIY or an RAF reunion. Michael Crawford was renowned for performing his own stunts in the series--some of the biggest and most dangerous in British comedy, including the holiday camp “bluecoat” human fireworks display, hanging from the exhaust of his Morris Minor as it teetered on a cliff edge and an unbelievable extended roller-skate.
Series 1:
The Job Interview
George’s House
Love Thy Neighbour
Have a Break, Take a Husband
The Hospital Visit
The Psychiatrist
The Employment Exchange
Series 1:
The Job Interview
George’s House
Love Thy Neighbour
Have a Break, Take a Husband
The Hospital Visit
The Psychiatrist
The Employment Exchange
Series 2:
Cliffhanger
The RAF Reunion
The Public Relations Course
Frank and Marvin
Father’s Clinic
The Baby Arrives
Series 3:
Moving House
Wendy House
Scottish Dancing
Men As Women
Motorbike
Australia House
Christmas Specials:
Jessica's First Christmas
Learning to Drive
Learning to Fly
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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So many classic moments to mention. From sticking people to a bus stop with superglue to making a house so unsafe, it collapses just as he moves out. What a comedy gem this is. Frank Spencer, the ultimate simpleton moves next to Mr Lewis, a very short tempered bully of a neighbour. Mr Lewis's first encounter with Frank is fantastic. First Frank turns on the water which had been turned off by Mr Lewis who was repairing a pipe in huis kitchen. He then goes into the loft and proceeds to fall through the Lewis' ceiling. In another episode Frank gets a job as a motorcycle courier and ends up getting arrested for delivering dodgy photos. Watch and enjoy
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Very funny even after all this time. Comedy like this does not exist any more and you should make the most of this one.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Superb box set and once again well done Amazon via Indigostarfish. Some minor damage was received to the box namely the corners were crushed or dented. The bubblewrap bag was not securely sealed and was received opened. The contents were all there as was the invoice but I would have liked them to have used a box package to dispatch this, as this was part of a collection.
However, this said, the box set is hard to find elsewhere and Amazon beat everyone on prices. Superb work! But this and laugh until your sides split!!!
However, this said, the box set is hard to find elsewhere and Amazon beat everyone on prices. Superb work! But this and laugh until your sides split!!!
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Good old fashioned British humor
Hilarious how Frank Spencer played by Micheal Crawford always gets into difficult situations. He always means well but everything he attemps goes hopelessly wrong. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Bobbyboy
Stay close to the washroom!!
Micheal Crawdord is the unsung comedian of my generaton! after Buster Keaton and Charlie Chapman,and before George Catlin. His timing, his facial and body movements so..... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Bettymum
Belly Laugh
Bought this for youngest grandson, after he saw some clips on CBBC. He is loving it and it brought back good memories of us watching as a family back in the day. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Theresa
BRILLIANT
GREAT price for all three series. Great to have to put on the telly when you wish to. Good old school comedy!
Don't get slap stick like this any more! Read more
Don't get slap stick like this any more! Read more
Published 1 month ago by F. Fisher
Long mac, black cap who else can it be,
My father used to cycle to work and back wearing a long mac and his old black army beret until Frank Spencer came on tv. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. A. Newton
At Its Best, A Truly Priceless Comedy
'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em', certainly from the view of hindsight, with regard to much of what has constituted situation comedy in the last twenty or so years, is yet another... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jervis
Dated, awful dross
I bought this for my Dad for Christmas. He's a fan of Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers and Yes Minister. All classics. This too I thought. Err, no. I was wrong. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wilfred
I've Had a bit of Trouble!
But not with this Box Set!
I remember sitting in my grandmother's house as a child, watching Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and laughing at all the calamities Frank Spencer got... Read more
I remember sitting in my grandmother's house as a child, watching Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and laughing at all the calamities Frank Spencer got... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Columbo's Raincoat
Excellent value
This was bought for a Christmas gift. Already it has been excellent value for money. Well worth buying and would recommend it to anybody who enjoys the old classic comedies.
Published 5 months ago by Julie Dent
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.
This box set represents extremely good value for money, and has provided us with many hours of Frank Spencer style entertainment. Read more
Published 5 months ago by KM
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