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Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan). Copyright: Thames Television
Robin's Nest

Robin's Nest

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1977 - 1981
  • 48 episodes (6 series)

Sequel to Man About The House. Robin and girlfriend Vicky open a bistro in Fulham, but are forced to seek financial support from her disapproving dad. Stars Richard O'Sullivan, Tessa Wyatt, Tony Britton, David Kelly and Peggy Aitchison

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Robin's Nest. Image shows from L to R: Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Vicky (Tessa Wyatt), James Nicholls (Tony Britton). Copyright: Thames Television

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1977 - 1981
Channel
ITV
Episodes
48 (6 series)
Creators
Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke
Stars
Richard O'Sullivan, Tessa Wyatt, Tony Britton, David Kelly and Peggy Aitchison
Writers
Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and George Layton
Director
Peter Frazer-Jones
Producer
Peter Frazer-Jones
Company

Sitcom sequel, spinning-off from Man About The House

Robin Tripp is now a qualified chef and so he and his girlfriend Vicky buy a bistro in Fulham, London. Unfortunately, to afford the rent Robin and Vicky have to enter into a business partnership with Vicky's father James, who disapproves of their relationship.

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Additional details

Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 11th January 1977 at 8:30pm on ITV1
Most recent repeats
  • Thursday 4th February 2021 at 10:00am on TPTV - Series 6, Episode 7
  • Wednesday 3rd February 2021 at 10:00am on TPTV - Series 6, Episode 6
  • Tuesday 2nd February 2021 at 10:00am on TPTV - Series 6, Episode 5

Recording details

  • Teddington Studios
  • Holland Park - The frontage of Robin's Nest is on Portland Road. (Link)

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