Robin's Nest

Jan 11, 1977

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.

Jan 18, 1977

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

Jan 25, 1977

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

Feb 1, 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.

Feb 8, 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...

Feb 15, 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...

Feb 22, 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.

Feb 28, 1978

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.

Mar 2, 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.

Mar 9, 1978

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

Mar 16, 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.

Mar 23, 1978

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

Mar 30, 1978

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

Sep 25, 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.

Oct 2, 1978

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

Oct 9, 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.

Oct 16, 1978

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

Oct 23, 1978

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

Oct 30, 1978

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

Nov 6, 1978

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

Nov 13, 1978

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

Nov 20, 1978

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

Nov 27, 1978

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

Dec 4, 1978

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

Dec 11, 1978

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

Dec 18, 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.

Feb 22, 1979

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

Mar 1, 1979

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

Mar 8, 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.

Mar 15, 1979

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

Mar 22, 1979

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

Mar 29, 1979

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

Apr 5, 1979

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

Dec 27, 1979

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

Jan 8, 1980

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

Jan 15, 1980

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

Jan 22, 1980

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

Jan 29, 1980

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

Feb 5, 1980

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

Feb 12, 1980

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

Dec 24, 1980

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

Feb 17, 1981

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

Feb 24, 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.

Mar 3, 1981

Albert suspects Gertrude is seeing another man.

Mar 10, 1981

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

Mar 17, 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 ?

Mar 24, 1981

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

Mar 31, 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 ?