Raymond Allen, best known for writing classic 1970s sitcom 'Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em' has died on the Isle of Wight, aged 82.
Born in 1940 in Ryde, the British television screenwriter and playwright wrote sketches for numerous comedy legends, including Frankie Howerd, Dave Allen, Hale and Pace, Jimmy Cricket and Little and Large, and more than 30 plays.
He will be best remembered as the creator of one of television’s funniest and most popular sitcoms, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, which starred Michael Crawford as the hapless ‘Frank Spencer’ and Michele Dotrice as his wife ‘Betty’.
It was regularly watched by 25 million viewers and was also shown in over 60 countries.
In a statement, the family of Raymond Allen, said:
“It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, stepfather, and grandad. After a short illness, with family and friends by his side, he passed away peacefully on Sunday 2 October 2022.
"His life's work gave joy and laughter to many millions of people not just in this country but all around the world. Raymond has left us all with wonderful memories filled with fun, laughter, and love. He will be remembered as a very humble, kind and generous man. His legacy will live on. He will be greatly missed by many.”
Ray was one of the guests on the late John Hannam's Isle of Wight Radio show, John Hannam Meets.