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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
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3 Seasons
19 Episodes
7.6(52 votes)
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Comedy

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Meet Frank Spencer, an eager young man trying to find his way in the world. He's enthusiastic, well-meaning... and disaster-prone.

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