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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

The Employment Exchange (Season 1, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | 31 min | Comedy

When the new employment exchange manager Bradshaw insists that everyone can be helped, veteran Hooper gladly passes on the hopeless case of Frank Spencer. Both his serial disaster-record and 'qualification' (25 meter breaststroke, after '...See moreWhen the new employment exchange manager Bradshaw insists that everyone can be helped, veteran Hooper gladly passes on the hopeless case of Frank Spencer. Both his serial disaster-record and 'qualification' (25 meter breaststroke, after 'attending' many schools, till age 11, no actual classes) support Hooper's point amply. Yet Frank acts indignant, and Bradshaw insists on trying - betting he'll keep a job for a week. The only way to win is to employ Frank himself, but this proves far more costly and dangerous for everyone and everything. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Writer
Raymond Allen (written by)
Editor
Bill Symon (as William Symon)
Production Designer
Bryan Ellis (design)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 29, 1973

Release date
Mar 29, 1973 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
5 nominations

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Cast

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Crawford
Frank Spencer Frank Spencer   See fewer
Michele Dotrice
Betty Spencer Betty Spencer   See fewer
George A. Cooper
Bradshaw Bradshaw   See fewer
Dorothy Frere
Mrs. Dobson Mrs. Dobson   See fewer
Geoffrey Adams
Clergyman Clergyman   See fewer
Jack Watson
George George   See fewer
Peter Wickham
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Derek Ware
Window Cleaner Window Cleaner   See fewer
David Aman
Worker in employment exchange (uncredited) Worker in employment exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Reid Anderson
Worker in employment exchange (uncredited) Worker in employment exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Gordon Black
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Broom
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Donald Groves
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Roland MacLeod
Man at Van (uncredited) Man at Van (uncredited)   See fewer
Juliet Phillips
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Katherine Rosenwink
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
John Silo
Worker in employment exchange (uncredited) Worker in employment exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
Elaine Williams
Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited) Worker in Employment Exchange (uncredited)   See fewer
John Witty
Computer (voice) (uncredited) Computer (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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