When the new employment exchange manager bradshaw insists that everyone can be helped, veteran hooper gladly passes on the hopeless case of frank spencer. Free clip from the hilarious classic bbc comedy series some mothers do ave em starring michael crawford. It is hard to imagine michael crawford as the phantom with the incredible voice, but this character is so goofy, he makes you forget that they are one and the same. With michael crawford, michele dotrice, jessica forte, jane hylton. Michael crawford, michele dotrice, jessica forte, jane hylton, glynn edwards, hazel bainbridge, dick bentley. Some mothers do ave em tv series 19731978 full cast.
Sep 14, 2017 popular videos some mothers do ave em some mothers do ave em topic. It was first broadcast in 1973 and ran for three series, ending in 1978. The complete collection is now available from both bbc store and itunes as a digital download. The is the first look at the bird feeder and its feathered residents, more videos to. Seventies sitcom are gathered together here in one collection. Frank spencer actor some mothers do av em micahel crawford interview by celebrity radio by alex belfield. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Accident prone frank spencer and his longsuffering wife betty are back on screens on friday 18th march for a special some mothers do ave em sketch for sport relief. Can frank spencer behave himself when special guests are expected at a show home.
Its been 38 years since michael crawford last put on the famous beret, but now hes wearing it again as frank meets cycling hero bradley wiggins and formula 1 star jenson button. Some mothers do ave em sport relief special british. How new zealand saved michael crawfords life coast. Frank spencer actor some mothers do av em micahel crawford. Michael crawford to reprise frank spencer for some mothers. Michael crawford, michele dotrice, jessica forte, jane hylton, glynn edwards, hazel bainbridge, dick bentley, anthony woodruff. Download the full sketch plus behind the scenes material on bbc store and itunes. In jessicas first christmas from 1974, frank michael crawford stands in as the angel of the lord in the nativity play, even supplying his own flying special effect. Some mothers do ave em is a british sitcom created and written by raymond allen and starring michael crawford and michele dotrice. Comedian joe pasquale to play icon frank spencer in new some mothers do ave em revival comedy classic some mothers do ave em looks set to return to our screens with joe pasquale playing the. Some mothers do ave em actress michele dotrice michael crawford spills all on new festive show all star musicals as crawford walked onto stage, he got a huge response from the crowd and. Some mothers do ave em michael crawford fox classics on foxtel.
Theme from the classic bbc situation comedy, written by raymond allen and starring michael crawford and michele dotrice. Crawford became a sitcom star and household name as the accidentprone frank spencer on some mothers do ave em bbc1, 197378, but found even more success as a musical theater actor, winning an olivier award in barnum and becoming a worldwide icon as the titular star of andrew lloyd webbers the phantom of the opera. Some mothers do ave em set to return with joe pasquale in. Michael crawford revealed in march of last year that he has been leading a secluded life in a small town on the other side of the world where he is known as mike and his best friend is a dairy farmer.
Michael crawford, 74, will still be doing own stunts despite age he may be 74yearsold, but michael crawford will still be doing all his own stunts in the some mothers. Michael crawford in some mothers doave em sitcom does christmas with ricky tomlinson. Frank michael crawford has been sorting out the tree. Donate now at the marvellous michael crawford, national treasure and star of some mothers do ave em, has an important m. Some mothers do ave em australia house part 1 of 4. Oct 06, 2015 actor michael crawford, 73, made his name as frank spencer in the bbcs cult 1970s sitcom some mothers do ave em before going on to carve out an enormously successful second career in. Some mothers do ave em set to return with joe pasquale. Download some mothers do ave em yify torrent some mothers do ave em is a bbc situation comedy, written by raymond allen and starring michael crawford and michele dotrice. The very best of dvd michael crawford actor, michele dotrice actor rated. In its seventies heyday, some mother s do ave em was pulling in up to twenty million viewers and astonishingly, nothing has been published about it before. In perhaps the most famous moment from some mothers do ave em ever, frank spencer goes rollerskating. Popular videos some mothers do ave em some mothers do ave em topic.
Some mothers do ave em was a british sitcom that originally aired on the bbc from 1973 to 1978, starring michael crawford as the hapless frank spencer. Endowed by star michael crawford with an effete manner, a nervous laugh and a desperate need to please, frank was the sweetest walking disaster area you could ever. Originally, the part had been offered to comedy actor ronnie barker but after he and norman wisdom had turned it down, crawford took on the challenge, adopting a similar characterisation to that which he used when playing brian runnicles. A fantastic comedy series with the excellent michael crawford as hapless frank spencer, and his poor suffering spouse michele dotrice as betty.
It was written by raymond allen, based on his own experiences as a single man. The series follows the accidentprone frank spencer and his tolerant wife, betty, through franks various attempts to hold down a job. Aug 22, 2012 195 videos play all popular videos some mothers do ave em some mothers do ave em topic michael crawford has something important hed like to say duration. Apr 06, 2018 comedian joe pasquale to play icon frank spencer in new some mothers do ave em revival comedy classic some mothers do ave em looks set to return to our screens with joe pasquale playing the. Actor michael crawford, 73, made his name as frank spencer in the bbcs cult 1970s sitcom some mothers do ave em before going on to carve out an enormously successful second career in. Crawford was not the first choice for the role of frank spencer in some mothers do ave em. Frank spencers driving test alternate version youtube. Michael crawford any dream will do by charmedbalthazar. From hanging off his car over a cliff edge to rollerskating down the high street behind a bus, accidentprone frank michael crawford just seems to find one harrassment after another. View from a bird feeder in a garden in kings heath, birmingham. Hilarious clip from bbc worldwide starring michael crawford. Some mothers do ave em drew a high of 25 million viewers with its 1975 christmas special. Crawford has been asked many times to bring frank back, but has never agreed even turning down a. Accident prone frank spencer and his longsuffering wife betty are back on screens on friday 18th march for a special some mothers do ave em sketch for sport relief its been 38 years since michael crawford last put on the famous beret, but now hes wearing it again as frank meets cycling hero bradley wiggins and formula 1 star jenson button.
Jan 17, 2017 the pair played husband and wife duo betty and frank spencer in the hit tv show some mothers do ave em from 1973 to 1978. Michael crawford stars in this hilarious free clip from. Some mothers do ave em top 10 funniest misunderstandings duration. George michael would be proud as frank spencer gets some advice. Feb 18, 2016 michael crawford to reprise frank spencer for some mothers do ave em one off special loveable fool frank spencer is returning to tv screens in march for a oneoff sport relief special of some. Michael crawford to reprise frank spencer for some mothers do. Some mothers do ave em tv series 19731978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael crawford and michele dotrice are reunited in a brand new. Joe pasquale is set to revive one of comedys most famous characters in a reboot of the classic bbc sitcom, some mothers do ave em the comic has revealed hes bagged the rights. Some mothers do ave em michael crawford, 74, still. Some mothers do ave em characters british comedy guide.
Whats more, michael crawford did all his own stunts. Michele dotrice born 27 september 1948 is an english actress, best known for her portrayal of betty spencer, the longsuffering wife of frank spencer, played by michael crawford, in the bbc sitcom some mothers do ave em, which ran from 1973. Dec 24, 2017 some mothers do ave em actress michele dotrice michael crawford spills all on new festive show all star musicals as crawford walked onto stage, he got a huge response from the crowd and. No matter what hes doing or what job hes in, frank always manages to cause chaos, with hilarious consequences. I remember watching and loving some mothers do ave em as a child, and was so pleased to finally find this dvd. During his chat time with attendees, he denied rumours in the press that he would be doing a renewed version of some mothers do ave em, but he is actively pursuing other projects. Michael has been spending a good bit of time visiting the sct homes and visiting with the staffs, as well as families residing at the homes during their children. However, upon seeing the first draft for the script, michael crawford insisted that frank have a wife.
Jun 15, 2007 in perhaps the most famous moment from some mothers do ave em ever, frank spencer goes rollerskating. The pair played husband and wife duo betty and frank spencer in the hit tv show some mothers do ave em from 1973 to 1978. There is just one thing that got to me, in the episode moving house, there is a part cut out about 2 minutes in which as the removals van goes over a hump bridge, he falls out and ends up in a tub. He has won critical acclaim and numerous awards during his career, which includes work in radio, television, and the stage including appearing on stage in west end in london and broadway in new york. The 75yearold some mothers do ave em star said moving to new zealand had done wonders for his health and cured him of the chronic fatigue. Accidentprone frank spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.
Fortytwo years since last playing frank spencer, michael crawford is reprising his famous accidentprone character in a special some mothers do. Both his serial disasterrecord and qualification 25 meter breaststroke, after attending many schools, till age. Some mothers do ave em michael crawford fox classics on. Some mothers do ave em michael crawford, 74, still does. Hilarious clip starring michael crawford from bbc worldwide. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Accidentprone frank lives with his wife betty and in the third series, with their baby daughter jessica. Some mothers do ave em the complete collection box.