It's a twee middle England thing. They say "I'll be Mother" or "You be Mother" to refer to who should pour the tea.
It's similar to "More tea Vicar" actually being a code, "I had a curry last night and have just shat in my pants".
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rhetorical question?
type it as it comes...
Suppose it's better than saying why is my dinner in an ant, dear?