Dear Mother... ...Love Albert

5.5

1969•25m

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.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1969

1. Hair

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

3. In The Field

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

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

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

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.