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
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em would be seen to gradually suffer the inevitably chaotic consequences of Frank's fleeting presence in their lives. These characters were often played by some of the greatest and recognisable character actors of the era, including George Baker, James Cossins, Peter Jeffrey, Richard Wilson, Fulton Mackay, Bernard Hepton, Christopher Timothy, George Sewell, Bryan Pringle, Christopher Biggins, Milton Johns, Diane Holland, John Ringham, David Ryall, Gretchen Franklin, Geoffrey Chater, Royston Tickner, Michael Redfern, Babar Bhatti, Norman Chappell, Geoffrey Whitehead and Elisabeth Sladen (who, in her autobiography, mentions that she was considered for the role of Betty). The theme tune by Ronnie Hazlehurst