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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973 - 2016
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Accident-prone Frank Spencer creates havoc wherever he goes; wife Betty can only stand by and watch as he ruins everything. Stars Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Jessica Forte.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - The Job Interview

Frank goes for a job interview.

Further details

Newly married Frank and Betty are due to move into their new flat, but are currently living with Betty's mother, Mrs. Fisher. Betty has bought Frank a new briefcase for his impending job interview at Lewis & Co.'s ironmongers for the position of area sales manager. With Betty's advice of remembering to smile, Frank turns up at his interview later than expected, after getting stuck in a lift. When he finally meets the general manager, Mr. Lewis, he causes him a lot of frustration. By the end of the interview, Mr. Lewis is on the verge of a breakdown, but Frank feels that he has made an impression.

Notes

This episode is also known as Getting A Job and The Salesman's Job.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th February 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Crawford Frank Spencer
Michele Dotrice Betty Spencer
Guest cast
Jane Hylton Mrs. Fisher
George Baker Mr. Lewis
Joe Dunlop Mr. Conway
John Ringham Rigby
Linda Hayden Linda
James Wardroper Jackson
Writing team
Raymond Allen Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
John Teather Editor
Bryan Ellis Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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