Robin's Nest

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.

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 1977

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

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 1977

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

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 1977

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.

Première diffusion : 1 février 1977

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...

Première diffusion : 8 février 1977

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...

Première diffusion : 15 février 1977

Vicky wonders whether it's time to tie the knot with Robin. A quiet wedding for two is planned, but Nicholls has other plans.

Première diffusion : 22 février 1977

James Nicholls is unwell and Vicky feels she should move in to look after him. Robin fears it's a plan to force them apart.

Première diffusion : 28 février 1978

Money is missing from the till. Nicholls blames Albert and sacks him. But when it becomes clear he is not guilty, they have trouble finding him to apologise - especially with the police involved.

Première diffusion : 2 mars 1978

The discovery of a cellar underneath the restaurant causes friction between Nicholls and Robin.

Première diffusion : 9 mars 1978

Robin decides to 'go continental' and put tables outside the restaurant. This annoys the owner of the steakhouse next door and he makes a take-over bid for Robin's Nest.

Première diffusion : 16 mars 1978

Victoria thinks she is pregnant, something that delights Robin and upsets Nicholls - though he soon has big plans for his grandchild...

Première diffusion : 23 mars 1978

The big day has arrived and Robin and Victoria are actually getting married. Will Nicholls interfere with their plans ?

Première diffusion : 30 mars 1978

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.

Première diffusion : 25 septembre 1978

Nicholls decides to run as a candidate in the local elections, using the restaurant as his campaign headquarters.

Première diffusion : 2 octobre 1978

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.

Première diffusion : 9 octobre 1978

It has been ages since Vicky and Robin had a holiday. But Nicholls refuses to pay for a stand-in chef.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 1978

Nicholls' regimental reunion is due, and where better for him to hold it than Robin's Nest ?

Première diffusion : 23 octobre 1978

When Robin has the chance to open a new restaurant in Brighton, Nicholls is determined to scupper the deal.

Première diffusion : 30 octobre 1978

An old girlfriend returns to England and recaptures Nicholls' fancy. Is marriage on the cards ?

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 1978

When is a birthday not a birthday ? And why does Nicholls want to know his daughter's vital statistics ?

Première diffusion : 13 novembre 1978

There's a crisis when Albert resigns as a washer upper and Vicky and Robin discover they've been breaking the law.

Première diffusion : 20 novembre 1978

Robin and Vicky decide there's nothing like a nice peaceful picnic on their day off. And that's exactly what they get...

Première diffusion : 27 novembre 1978

Has Robin really decided to take up jogging, or does he have other reasons for going out early every morning ?

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 1978

Vicky thinks her Uncle Sam is playing around with another woman. Despite Robin's fears, she decides to take action...

Première diffusion : 11 décembre 1978

Nicholls buys the building next door to Robin's Nest to open an omelette house. However, he ends up with egg on his face.

Première diffusion : 18 décembre 1978

The bistro, newly decorated and open for business, faces sudden closure after Robin encounters an old friend in dire need.

Première diffusion : 22 février 1979

A meeting with an old colleague starts Vicky wondering if it's wise for husbands and wives to work together.

Première diffusion : 1 mars 1979

Lucky Albert wins a weekend away from it all. But a little conniving turns it into a busman's holiday for Robin and Vicky.

Première diffusion : 8 mars 1979

Nicholls plans to boost profits by increasing the number of tables. This leads to an increase in staff - and in problems.

Première diffusion : 15 mars 1979

Robin's relationship with Nicholls hits a new low when Vicky comes home to find them brawling in the street.

Première diffusion : 22 mars 1979

Robin and Vicky are kept busy when Nicholls tries to recapture lost glory on the badminton court.

Première diffusion : 29 mars 1979

Albert's anniversary party looks like being his farewell party when Robin's Nest acquires a pest.

Première diffusion : 5 avril 1979

Christmas at Robin's Nest is just like anywhere else - bad tempers and frayed nerves, with just a hint of seasonal goodwill.

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 1979

Robin is fed up with slaving over a hot stove and decides to fly the nest in favour of warmer climes.

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 1980

With Robin and Vicky's baby due, they realise they will need more room in the Nest - but where will they find it ?

Première diffusion : 15 janvier 1980

Robin wants to buy out his father-in-law's share of the bistro.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 1980

Prospective grandparents can often get more excited than parents-to-be, and Robin's mother-in-law, Marion, is no exception.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 1980

Robin and Vicky become 'go-betweens', for both Nicholls and Gertrude and Albert...

Première diffusion : 5 février 1980

The signs are all there that the baby is imminent: Nicholls is tense, Robin is having nightmares and Vicky is bored.

Première diffusion : 12 février 1980

Christmas dinner at the bistro; with three men and a turkey, the family get-together lacks a woman's touch.

Première diffusion : 24 décembre 1980

Running a bistro and trying to visit Vicky and the babies isn't easy, so Robin decides to delegate.

Première diffusion : 17 février 1981

It's time for Vicky and the twins to come home, but Robin and Nicholls cannot agree on whose car she should travel in.

Première diffusion : 24 février 1981

Albert suspects Gertrude is seeing another man.

Première diffusion : 3 mars 1981

In need of a break, Robin and Vicky go to stay with Grandad.

Première diffusion : 10 mars 1981

With all the food pre-cooked for a private party, it seems the ideal night for Vicky and Robin to go out. What could go wrong ?

Première diffusion : 17 mars 1981

When Nicholls decides his daughter needs a bit of a break, his generosity knows no bounds...

Première diffusion : 24 mars 1981

When Robin is offered a lucrative new job, Nicholls has no option but to put the restaurant up for sale. Is this the end of Robin's Nest ?

Première diffusion : 31 mars 1981