Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em star Michele Dotrice leaves Holly Willoughby in hysterics after admitting Michael Crawford’s legacy to her was ‘incontinence’
The actress, who played the long suffering wife of Frank Spencer in the hit 1970s TV show, says she’ll never forget working with Michael for this reason
MICHELE Dotrice left This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in hysterics after revealing Michael Crawford’s legacy to her was incontinence.
The pair played husband and wife duo Betty and Frank Spencer in the hit TV show Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em from 1973 to 1978.
Speaking fondly of her time working with Michael, Michele revealed the pair were used to playing “straight” characters so the comedy viewers saw on screen was “real”.
Admitting Michael used to ab lib all the time, Michele then explained: “I have a marvellous legacy from Michael…incontinence.”
As Holly and Phil started to double over with laughter the actress continued her story, telling them: “I would pee myself regularly, it’s a nightmare, he’s got a lot to answer for.
“I’ve peed on more West End stages than you’ve had hot dinners.”
Following their chat, Phil said to Holly: “Answers you don’t expect to get!”
Michael has spoken just as highly of working with Michele, saying previously: “Michele was always disgraceful on set.
“She never stopped giggling and that would set everyone else off. But she was a good sport when it came to doing stunts.”
Frank and Betty returned for a one off sketch for Sports Relief in 2016.
The pair were joined by a huge host of stars including actress Gemma Arterton, who played a grown up version of baby Jessica, Paul McCartney, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and tennis champion Andy Murray.
Speaking about coming out of retirement for the skit, Michael told The Radio Times: “We’ve been working on this for four months, which sounds extravagant for a ten-minute sketch, but we wanted it to stand out.
“They’ve let me run riot but the producers are now scared to be left alone with me in case I come up with any more dangerous ideas. It’s turning into Ben-Hur!”
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