Robin's Nest

6.6

1977•30m

Robin's Nest is a British sitcom, a spin-off from Man About the House, focusing on Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp. It aired for six series from 11 January 1977 to 31 March 1981, and co-starred Tessa Wyatt as Robin's girlfriend – and later wife – Vicky, and Tony Britton as her father.

Production

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 1977

1. Sleeping Partners

Now a fully qualified but unemployed chef, Robin Tripp harbours dreams of opening his own bistro. He is helped by his girlfriend Vicky Nicholls — but hindered by her father James.

2. The Bistro Kids

Opening day approaches at the bistro and Robin has problems with a stuffed bear, half a pig and a Public Health Inspector.

3. A Little Competition

Robin knew he'd have competition from the restaurant next door, but it turns out to be worse than expected.

4. The Maternal Triangle

Robin is not keen to meet Vicky's mother, since he's heard she has a nasty habit of hitting people on the nose. The new dish washer thinks he can cope single-handed, but Vicky isn't sure.

5. Piggy in the Middle

Vicky's father decides the restaurant needs some splashes of colour on the walls. Fortunately, he's romantically involved with a young female artist who thinks he is up to the job...

6. A Matter of Note

When a counterfeit ten pound note finds its way into the bistro till, Robin must attend a police ID parade. But he picks the wrong man and worries about sparking off an underworld vendetta...