Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em recurring catchphrases include references to "a bit of trouble", which usually implies some sort of undisclosed digestive disorder, and to the cat having "done a whoopsie" (presumably a euphemism for having defecated in an inappropriate place, on one occasion in Spencer's beret). If Frank is pleased (or confused) about something, he will often use the catchphrase "Mmmm — nice!" or "Ohhh — nice!" Despite his unfailing ability to infuriate people, Frank is essentially a very sympathetic character, who inspires much affection from his ever-loving and patient wife, Betty. He also venerates the memory of his late mother, Jessica, and worships
Dick Bentley Me". In 1972 and 1974 Bentley was featured in the movies "The Adventures of Barry McKenzie" and "Barry McKenzie Holds His Own", derived from the Barry McKenzie comic strip in "Private Eye". By 1974 he had largely retired, but briefly returned to the screen to appear in the 1978 season of "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" as Frank Spencer's grandad, fittingly since the hapless Spencer was in many ways a descendant of his Ron Glum character in "TIFH". His wife died in 1988, and Bentley died from complications from Alzheimer's disease in 1995. Dick Bentley Charles Walter "Dick" Bentley (14