Dear Mother... ...Love Albert

Dear Mother... ...Love Albert

A British sitcom created by and starring Rodney Bewes, Bewes co-wrote and produced the series with Derrick Goodwin. The show proved popular and regularly made the TV ratings top ten throughout its three year run. There were 26 episodes, including the three Christmas specials, all three broadcast as part of All Star Comedy Carnival. The fourth and final series was broadcast as a sequel entitled Albert!, which ran for a further series of seven episodes. Series 1 was produced by Thames Television, while the subsequent series 2-4 were produced by Yorkshire Television.

Seasons

1. Hair

Air Date: 1969-09-15

In his first letter home, Albert weaves his tales by telling his mother that he stayed in a hotel, all expenses paid and followed that by interviewing for a high-powered job which he got with ease. The truth is very different.

2. Merely A Formality

Air Date: 1969-09-22

3. In The Field

Air Date: 1969-09-29

Albert has finished an intensive training course and he is now a Confectionery Marketing Consultant to the trade. Armed with advice from Mr Strain he goes out and makes his first sale - and gets a date!

4. Knight of the Road

Air Date: 1969-10-06

It's all go for Albert as he is made a "Knight of the Road" in his sales job with the opportunity of a company car - a real bonus for a 24 year old.

5. The Good Samaritan

Air Date: 1969-10-13

Albert becomes a knight in shining armour when he is called upon to help a motorist in distress ... if only he could have foreseen the consequences of his actions!

6. A Commercial Break

Air Date: 1969-10-20

When his company runs a competition to find an employee to feature in a television commercial, Albert can't resist entering and has dreams of stardom.

7. Error

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1. Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing

Air Date: 1970-04-25

2. All The World's A Stage

Air Date: 1970-05-02

4. The Delegate

Air Date: 1970-05-16

5. I'm Going To Be A Father

Air Date: 1970-05-23

6. Major Ab Adversis

Air Date: 1970-05-30

7. All Mod Cons

Air Date: 1970-06-06

1. A Ring On Her Finger

Air Date: 1971-02-01

2. Compulsive Gambler

Air Date: 1971-02-08

3. Raquel

Air Date: 1971-02-15

4. De Profundis

Air Date: 1971-02-22

5. Hold Up, It's A Hands Up

Air Date: 1971-03-01

6. Lost Weekend

Air Date: 1971-03-08

1. Hair

Air Date: 1972-04-25

Albert's mother would certainly not approve of his new long hair and, even worse, he has been suspended from work and the factory has come out on strike!

2. Ghost Story

Air Date: 1972-05-02

With Mother's day approaching, Albert is full of cold and feeling sorry for himself. But, when he is tucked up in bed, his first concern has to be the phantom figure outside, who looks a lot like his boss and is wanting to teach him a lesson!

3. Trouble At T'Mill

Air Date: 1972-05-09

When he pays a visit to a factory up North, Albert becomes a hit with the girls on the shop floor. So much so that it affects production but Albert tells the workers that he belongs with them - his manager has other ideas!

4. Blood Brothers

Air Date: 1972-05-16

It's a bitter sweet moment for Albert when his best friend, Ian, comes to stay with him in London. He is an instant hit with his girlfriend and her mother - and even his boss takes a shine to him as well!

5. Hit Pot!

Air Date: 1972-05-23

Albert has a date and, having been inspired by the 'Galloping Gourmet', he decides he is going to cook the meal himself. A nice candlelit supper, couldn't be easier?

6. If He'd Meant Us To Fly

Air Date: 1972-05-30

On a flight to Glasgow, Albert imagines all kinds of adventures that could befall him - in the style of James Bond. But the flight is quite normal except he lands the air-hostess .. and the sack!

7. Brave New World

Air Date: 1972-06-06

Albert has been sacked after his latest indiscretion had been witnessed by the managing director. He tells his fiancée and she promptly hands his ring back - the future looks bleak for Albert.

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1969-09-15

Episodes

26 (4 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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