About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. You Need Hands
Aired 25 September 1978 • 30 min
Despite Nicholls' grand plans for a cabaret, the restaurant has bigger problems: Robin has damaged his cooking arm, and Albert refuses to lend a hand.
2. The Candidate
Aired 2 October 1978 • 30 min
Nicholls decides to run as a candidate in the local elections, using the restaurant as his campaign headquarters.
3. Just Desserts
Aired 9 October 1978 • 30 min
Nicholls gets his fingers burned when an old flame of Robin's returns. Robin flies the nest and moves in with his father-in-law.
4. Away from All What?
Aired 16 October 1978 • 30 min
It has been ages since Vicky and Robin had a holiday. But Nicholls refuses to pay for a stand-in chef.
5. England Expects
Aired 23 October 1978 • 30 min
Nicholls' regimental reunion is due, and where better for him to hold it than Robin's Nest ?
6. Once Two is Three
Aired 30 October 1978 • 30 min
When Robin has the chance to open a new restaurant in Brighton, Nicholls is determined to scupper the deal.
7. Dinner Date
Aired 6 November 1978 • 30 min
An old girlfriend returns to England and recaptures Nicholls' fancy. Is marriage on the cards ?
8. Everything You Wish Yourself
Aired 13 November 1978 • 30 min
When is a birthday not a birthday ? And why does Nicholls want to know his daughter's vital statistics ?
9. Be It Ever So Humble
Aired 20 November 1978 • 30 min
There's a crisis when Albert resigns as a washer upper and Vicky and Robin discover they've been breaking the law.
10. Day Trippers
Aired 27 November 1978 • 30 min
Robin and Vicky decide there's nothing like a nice peaceful picnic on their day off. And that's exactly what they get...
11. The Long Distance Runner
Aired 4 December 1978 • 30 min
Has Robin really decided to take up jogging, or does he have other reasons for going out early every morning ?
12. At Harm's Length
Aired 11 December 1978 • 30 min
Vicky thinks her Uncle Sam is playing around with another woman. Despite Robin's fears, she decides to take action...
13. The Happy Hen
Aired 18 December 1978 • 30 min
Nicholls buys the building next door to Robin's Nest to open an omelette house. However, he ends up with egg on his face.