Raymond Allen (scriptwriter) Allen again joined forces with Michael Crawford and Michelle Dotrice for a special "Some Mothers' Do Ave 'em for Sport Relief." Frank and Betty returned after nearly 40 years, with Michael doing all his own stunts at the age of 74. The special also featured other celebrities including Sir Paul McCartney, Jenson Button and Gemma Arteton as a grown up Jessica Spencer. Allen contributed with some of the dialogue for this special one off. Raymond is in the process of writing his memoirs. From 21st February 2018 to July 28th 2018, Joe Pasquale has appeared as Frank Spencer in a
Michele Dotrice Michele Dotrice Michele Dotrice (born 27 September 1948) is an English actress, best known for her portrayal of Betty Spencer, the long-suffering wife of Frank Spencer, played by Michael Crawford, in the BBC sitcom "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em", which ran from 1973 to 1978, and returned in 2016 for a special. Her first significant role was in the 1962 13-part BBC TV adaptation of "The Old Curiosity Shop" in which she played Nell, and she appeared in "The Witches" for Hammer Films in 1966. In 1970 she had starring roles in the horror thrillers "And Soon the Darkness" (1970)