Some Mothers Do Ave ‘Em – Learning To fly, 1978
Like so many good sitcoms it would be Christmas that would see the final instalment of Some mothers Do Ave ‘Em.
The show had ran for three series, two in 1973 and the final series in 1978. In between there were Christmas Specials in 1974 and 1975, both of which can be found in our archives. Indeed Some Mothers Do Ave ‘Em remains amongst our most viewed posts.
The 1978 Christmas Special in which Frank learns to fly really would be the final episode (excluding a brief Comic relief sketch) of the popular series.
Summary
The story so far.
In series 3 Frank had received a letter from Grandad Spencer in Australia, inviting him and Betty to join him and help run his farm. Comedy had ensued as Frank began his application for possible emigration to Australia and as he embarked on elocution lessons in order to prepare him for flying lessons.
In this Christmas Special, it’s time for Frank to take his flying lessons. He begins lessons at a local flying school and as you might expect things take a bit of a bad turn when Frank manages to cause his instructor to pass out in mid flight.
Clips
Cast
Michael Crawford – Frank Spencer
Michele Dotrice – Betty Spencer
Dick Bentley – Grandad Spencer
Details
Channel: BBC1
Written By: Michael Crawford
Original Transmission Date: 25th December 1978
Watch Some Mothers Do Ave ‘Em all three series and the Christmas Specials on Brit Box UK!