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 one-off Sport Relief Special of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.
Frank Spencer is returning to TV screens in March for a one-off special
Actor Michael Crawford, 74, will reprise his famous role of fumbling idiot Frank from the cult BBC comedy, which last aired on Christmas Day back in 1978.
The Wiltshire-born actor is set to reunite with actress Michele Dotrice, who played his on-screen wife Betty in the slapstick show almost 40 years ago.
The sketch will see Frank falling back into his usual comedy disaster routines, but this time Olympic cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins is set to join him at the cycling centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Speaking about the forthcoming charity skit, Michael said: "I am thrilled and delighted to have been asked to bring Frank back for Sport Relief."
Actor Michael Crawford will be joined by Bradley Wiggins for the Sport Relief Special
Show concluded in 1978
While Michele said it would be an "absolute joy to be reunited again with Frank", and that it was fitting "for it is such a wonderful cause".
Sir Bradley added: "I am a huge fan of Michael so it's an absolute honour to be asked to be involved alongside such an icon of British television ... and all for a great cause!"
One of the most popular segments from the BBC One TV show saw Frank causing mayhem on a pair of roller skates, but it is his trademark one-liner "Oooh Betty…" that has become a firm favourite among fans.
The sketch will see Frank falling back into his usual comedy disaster routines
Actor Michael Crawford is 'thrilled' to have been asked to take part in the special
Day Three of BBC Radio 1’s Gregathlon for Sport Relief, in Glasgow
Following the show's conclusion in 1978, Michael went on to star in the original production of The Phantom of the Opera and other successful Andrew Lloyd Webber productions, such as The Wizard Of Oz.
The sketch will take place on Sport Relief Night, which airs March 18 at 7pm on BBC One.