Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Frank Spencer

Betty / ... (22 episodes, 1973-1978)

The house which collapsed around Franks ears was in the "Black Tom" area of Bedford. The site was being cleared for re-development.

Elisabeth Sladen was interviewed by producer Michael Mills for the role of Betty but lost out to Michele Dotrice. However, Mills offered her a guest role in the series as compensation.

The bridge that Frank Spencer famously roller skated down in one episode is at Edmonton Green in north London and is due for demolition in November 2004 as part of the redevelopment of the area. The rink he was skating at before going through the wall was at Pickett's Lock, nearby.

Cliffhanger (Series 2). When Frank is climbing over the front of the car to get to the boot a rope is visible through the rear window that is clearly holding the car or holding Frank in some way.

Christmas '75 - Learning to Drive (special episode). When Frank is driving the white mini in the country lane, trying to overtake the lady on the bike, there is nothing behind the mini, but then a split second later he is being followed by a silver Renault. As he tries to overtake the cyclist, Frank is followed by a brown Triumph, then a second later a yellow Ford Anglia is following him. Frank also appears to drive along the same stretch of road several times, as he keeps passing the same parked cars.

Australia House (Series 3). When the phone rings asking Frank to go and have a look at the electrics in a house, the address he is given over the phone to him which is written down by Betty is "26 Upton down". However when Frank arrives the number on the door is 24.