Officer Crabtree is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, which ran from 1982 to 1992; he was played by actor Arthur Bostrom. In The Return of 'Allo 'Allo!, it was revealed that the character was partly based upon Edward Heath, who spoke fluent French, but with an obviously English accent. Crabtree is a British policeman who is posted in France. An associate of the French Resistance, he frequently appears in sketches. He is known for his bicycle and terrible French, despite this he thinks he is fluent. Ironically he was portrayed by Arthur Bostrom who was fluent in French.