diff --git a/mythtv/bindings/python/MythTV/mythproto.py b/mythtv/bindings/python/MythTV/mythproto.py
index bdbfb76cf46..0abd8110006 100644
--- a/mythtv/bindings/python/MythTV/mythproto.py
+++ b/mythtv/bindings/python/MythTV/mythproto.py
@@ -502,6 +502,9 @@ def seek(self, offset, whence=0):
                                     str(self), offset, whence)
         self._pos = self.joinInt(*res)
 
+    def flush(self):
+        pass
+
 class RecordFileTransfer( FileTransfer ):
     """
     A connection to mythbackend intended for file transfers.