Could have my eye out - Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - BBC classic comedy

[@scott301ss]

The audience isn’t just laughing someone is actually screaming with laughter it’s so funny 🤣

[@annadavies9742]

The singing gets me every time 😂😂

[@sallywright8065]

Comedy gold and timeless humour. My ribs are aching!! 😂😂

[@tellul8r]

I can't believe this is the same guy who played the phantom of the opera, they are two complete different characters. Michael Crawford is one talanted guy!!

[@bunni7393]

When he started singing , how the heck did he keep a straight face? That was so funny .

[@nnannakalu9423]

Ahhh...LOVED this gem back in the day. Frank "I am he" Spencer was one HILARIOUS oddball!

[@ranenbhattacharyya136]

Oh how could we NOT love 💕 Michael Crawford.

[@saffron.r]

I always watch this show and I’m 14 years old so it’s never been on tv for me. I think this show is the funniest thing ever and me and my dad both love watching it! I feel so old to see Michael so old now but I’ve always been used to seeing him at this age. Frank Spencer is the funniest character ever and Michael plays him so well. I hope I get to meet Michael one day to tell him all the joy that this show has brought me and how funny the character Frank is, it would be a dream come true!

[@kevinbush4300]

Glad you enjoy it!! Have you seen Fawlty Towers? (From about the same time... mid- to late-70s).

[@stinkydinkydunken4eva]

That's so awesome!! Give One Foot In the Grave a go if your Dad approves. It's PG but you gotta watch it with your Dad!

[@josephclift3662]

I met Michael Crawford when I was a child at the Easter Parade in Battersea Park. He was there with 'Betty'. Both were lovely

[@Jx.-]

i found out today that my dad worked on this episode, he said they were going crazy off stage when they started using the water based foam around the electrics..... lol michael crawford is so funny!!!! glad they still play it on tv!

[@DontForgetDressage2]

And here, is the fantasic man who played The Phantom in the longest running brodway ever! Love Michael Crawford!!!

[@grahamgregson]

frank spencer is amazing , so harmless yet so funny :)

[@JaydenFagioli]

The best scene of the whole of some mothers do 'ave 'em. I was falling of the sofa laughing 🤣

[@Arsenal-81]

love this guy, always makes me crack up when ever i see his episodes.

[@GuitarHeroGabz]

Use to watch this when I was little with my mum - great stuff!

[@Sofia-The-First]

Omg his face during the intro of the song!

[@angelamartin5003]

My favourite scene of all them. He is a absolute star.

[@keriannandrews7362]

Frank Spencer rules all the comedy in that era,😂 if only we could have comedy,that was as brilliant as that show 😂😅

[@haniyehlavoi3070]

And this guy went to be the most amazing Phantom of all time ! 😂❤ love you Michael Crawford

[@giraud74]

Hahaha This stuff is hilarious. I can't get enough of this lol

[@mrclaretandblue]

The brilliant Micheal Crawford what an actor

[@makeshiftpillowwings]

When he broke the microphone, i actually collapsed

[@klausmoritz6311]

I love this!!!

[@Procrastimaster]

I don't know what's more amazing--Michael Crawford being so hilarious or Christopher Timothy with blond hair!

[@JBucks1993]

I knew I recognised him!

[@bcm409]

best of the best, this is great

[@emmastimmo]

That flying mic was no where near his eyes but it is still funny!!! Love frank "lock up your daughters" spencer lol

[@valsmith8113]

Omg! He was sooo funny... Great childhood memories 😂😂😂😂

[@philipbirkett791]

I like this programme

[@roberthogbin6046]

He was great in a decade where the best comedy was

[@DaLilVivi96]

He is the "poor chap" in every crazy situation for sure! 😂🤗💋💕 such a sweet and loving chap though regardless lol

[@peterpiets3631]

Best sketch ever ❤

[@desertann]

I couldn't stop laughing!

[@MrsPeteWentzFOB]

BEST EVA I HEART THIS EPISODE

[@Marilyn1795]

Amazing,its absolutly perfection

[@imisstoronto3121]

When the streams of smoke started coming out of his jacket I fully expected him to take off like a rocket.

[@iamkneeyi]

The fireworks was brilliant buhahahahaha

[@mazumathefirst]

Just brilliant

[@Cool2BCeltic]

Good performance from Christopher Timothy.

[@estellegold2009]

I'm just watching with no sound on and it is hilarious

[@cylon6]

They're leaving out the best bit where the fireworks in his jacket go off.

[@maccafan10]

leehinc. Thanks for the support that it IS him. He ended up with my first girlfriend for a while (well after she first binned me off for my best mate though, because he had a motorbike and I didn't) LOL. Met him once and he is a total gentleman.

[@alastairhopkins245]

Was waiting for Frank to say "Meester 'erriot"!!!

[@p28-e7j]

Michael Crawford doing a great job of NOT being able to sing! Comedy genius!

[@LeoDragon34]

Especially as we know from Barnum that he was a very capable singer.

[@imisstoronto3121]

I dont think the POTO voice was quite developed here. He could sing but it wasn't deep and rich as the Phantoms.

[@droses1600]

It's actually a very difficult thing to do - to sing out of tune and time, even though you are highly skilled at it. Like Les Dawson - he used to play really badly for comic effect, whereas in actual fact he was a virtuoso.

[@cannibalcorpse121]

I think he says "I can't go too fast 'cause my of (something) and my back" lol

[@happinesscounts]

It's great without having to keep skippin the dvd

[@DaLilVivi96]

Lol welcome to KZbin grandpa! 😂

[@cryingonion2]

and James Herriot LOL!

[@kreekreeaqua]

I guess he had vocal damage from Hello Dolly! 🤣🤣

[@mreillycfc]

Comedy gold

[@Laura-bg4nh]

Ma raincoat! 😂😂😂

[@insanityrulestheday]

Brilliant!!!! Mr Frank lock-up-your-daughters Spencer tee hee hee

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

Frank….lock up your daughters….Sssssssppopppeeennnccceeeerrrrr!!! 😂😂😂

[@strellasmith777]

From this clip it's hard to believe that his is the powerful tenor voice of the Phantom. He sounds like such a little wimp here. LOL!

[@tribefenatic]

of all the good ole british soaps, I don't know why they dont have every episode of this in full length. I would have been happy to buy it all on youtube. I've already got a full throttle collection of only fools and horses

[@pockypurse]

The Knack! I got that on DVD, I was wondering why he sounded so familiar... xD

[@raddorf]

Anyone seen him in Hello Dolly?

[@happy7117]

I just watched another video of this Some Mothers before watching this video. This is the first time seeing Michael in this. I love it! Laughing alot. I didn't know Michael could be a clown as he is here! I am from the states. Is this show out on DVD?? I am not familiar with Michael playing Frank Spencer. I have heard of him playing Frank, but not familiar.

[@richeeeeeeeeee]

sooooooooooooooooooo amazing ha ha ha ha

[@TheaterRaven]

Mr. Frank "Lock Up Your Daughters" Spencer? . . . I don't wanna know. Seriously, though, Michael was the best in that role. No wonder people at the time looked at Frank and went, "HE'S going to be the Phantom of the Opera? You're kidding, right?" :)

[@shanecorcoran8225]

Yeah! I'm a huge 'Phantom' fan and I'm currently binge watching this fantastic series and every time as the credits roll, (especially after this episode!) I find myself thinking... 'Wooow, this comedic master originated one of the most complex, tragic characters ever seen on a stage...' What a talent!

[@DanNicholsWatercolour]

The irony is if he was just himself he'd be a great comedy act

[@extremeconcepts1]

So funny hearing him so badly when in reality he was a brilliant singer

[@extremeconcepts1]

Classic Frank

[@ChildishJacqbino]

i saw this episode its funny lvoe this show

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

Very very very funny!

[@Gazowen-qz5xy]

Magic

[@davidmason192]

Someone screaming 😂😂😂

[@simondavids9438]

Class

[@cybersunday07]

this was funny but you can't beat the rollerskating.

[@borleyboo5613]

Is that his ‘Vesuvius’. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VaughanDavies]

hahahahahaha awesome

[@stephenm6100]

Why is there no knighthood for michael crawford

[@justinbatters3509]

Really? I'm truly surprised he hasn't been. Frank Spencer is a legendary character! Then there's the rest of his work!

[@stephenm6100]

Justin Batters he should have been knighted years ago.

[@reverendv8900]

Because he is not in the pervert club.

[@libertyordeaf]

He's a CBE, which is the level of honour just below a knighthood - but he should really have one. Broadway, Phantom of the Opera, Some Mothers, coached Torvill and Dean, extensive charity work. There are knights and dames with a lot less achievements.

[@iSuRRendeReDuK]

@@libertyordeaf And not forgetting David Camerons Hairdrasser....a hairdresser can you belive it awarded an MBE for “services to hairdressing” and his wifes stylist got something to, disgraceful

[@MsFanmail]

frank auditioning for the x factor

[@DaLilVivi96]

Ya! Haaaaaa! 😂👍👏💕

[@jswatch9270]

What episode is it called?

[@teamblitz1990]

Frank Spencer comedy genius

[@jessiejames7492]

Actually hes a fantastic singer!😀

[@anthonyclarke5579]

Ah yes I remember this, it was called comedy. Sadly there seems to be none of it around today judging by the inane efforts of the current generation.

[@AimeeLouiseBooth]

whats the episode name where this scenes from? xx

[@jjpower6769]

Is the man who does the introduction the same man who played James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small?

[@AverageGamer96]

good old spencer

[@stevejailbirdmatt]

Yes it is Christopher Timothy. Yes it is the same Michael Crawford who played the Phantom. And yes, Norman Wisdom was the first choice to play Spencer. I have to say "No" to anyone else playing the part of Frank Spencer, just as I said "No" to anyone replacing McGoohan as 'Number Six'. Be seeing you...

[@RaphaConrad]

What episode/season is this?

[@maccafan10]

It's the same MC for sure. I actually know him. Very multi-talented guy.

[@Cool2BCeltic]

This scene shows how Frank Spencer could exasperate even nice and patient people.

[@MauriceCox-d9q]

There you go England, Your Next Entry To Represent Your Country 🤣

[@KitschBug]

FRANK SPENCER

[@kiranpalsingh7980]

Frank Spencer reminds me of my dad . Why.

[@bostonblackie9503]

It's his Vesouthius!

[@RayCee]

its called early one morning famously sung by nana mouskuri

[@DaLilVivi96]

Thank you! 🤗💋👍💕

[@Kelly-just-kelly]

Lmao😅😅

[@TokyoJoe703]

Frank would be brilliant at Butlins

[@pauljohnson6019]

This man aged savage!

[@TT-rz5td]

BritBox, please get this show!

[@michaelt16]

i cant belive how is went from being in phanton of the opera to being a comedy actor

[@mikewaplak]

thats so funny

[@ivancarlson953]

Mr. Harriott! Any veterinary calls lately?

[@L42A1]

I think there's been a bit of dialogue cut out here. Doesn't he say "I can't go too fast, because of my Vesuvius. On my back" ? Or something like that. I'm sure he says "Vesuvius" somewhere. I'm thinking back to when I saw it as a kid. I haven't forgotten this scene even after 20 years. LOL Funny thing. Spike's Trigger in Buffy always had me in stitches because I kept thinking of Frank Spencer. LOL

[@attentionaddicts]

He says that earlier in the episode

[@pegasigirl2010]

"Lock up your daughters" indeed!

[@CyanideAndSherbet]

@faf587 i've allways thought if they chose to modernise this (they wont...luckely) Lee Evans would probably be pretty cool

[@EuskaltelEuskadi]

hear hear until this I'd never seen him in anything except all creatures great and small

[@Bazonthebass]

Some thumbs down for this?!! The ba****ds!

[@katy.2596]

wait til britbox get hold of it .. 😭

[@amyclarke41]

Kool

[@Lazyguy22]

It's his Vesuvius!