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Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em Season 3 Episode 5

Frank has a new job as a motorbike dispatch rider. He has to take a motorbike test. The examiner tells him to drive around the block and stop when he gets the signal. Frank takes a wrong turning and the examiner steps out in front of the wrong motorcycle. He ends up in hospital, while Frank rides around for hours looking for him.

Frank’s new boss tells him to collect a parcel from one address and deliver it to another. The parcel contains pornographic photographs and the police have been tipped off. The delivery firm’s office is raided. Frank’s motorbike goes out of control and he begins a nightmare ride through the streets and around the countryside. He ends up back at the delivery firm’s office and crashes through the window.

Frank is arrested and has to appear in court. He brings along a string of character witnesses and is found not guilty. Cycling home, he encounters the magistrate and causes his car to crash.

Episode Title: King of the Road

Air Date: 1978-12-09