Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)

Episode Overview

Frank, recently married, is living with his mother-in-law, who is increasingly exasperated by his clumsiness. His latest mishap involves losing the coal shed door. To help him, Betty gifts him a new briefcase, and Frank heads off to an interview for a sales position at a wholesale ironmongers. However, even before he steps inside, he unnerves an assistant with a bizarre, bug-eyed grin, causing the assistant to topple over and wreck the window display. Things only get worse when Frank gets trapped in the elevator for hours. Once freed, he awkwardly demonstrates his door-knocking technique, inadvertently breaking a pricey bathroom thermometer and causing a heavy cupboard to topple on him. Frustrated, the manager snaps at his staff, prompting them to resign. Frank leaves, convinced he nailed the interview, only to find himself stuck in the lift again!