Robin's Nest

- Season 3

(1978)

Robin learns that a gourmet evening has been arranged in his absence, Mr. Nicholls helps a piano forte player by giving him somewhere to play, and a jammed waste disposal unit ends up putting the chef out of action.

A council official arrives with a court order because of unpaid rates, Mr. Nicholls stands for election after winning the support of local businesses, and a slice of Dublin pie forces Robin to take part in a radio debate show.

Mr. Nicholls manages to persuade two pretty girls to dine in the bistro, Vicky jumps to the wrong conclusion about an exchange of numbers, and Robin needs a bed for the night after getting stuck to another woman.

The Tripps are invited to stay at a Cornish hotel owned by their friends, Mr. Nicholls points out that customers have already made reservations, and Vicky's idea to fake illness delivers very little in the way of sympathy.

Robin wakes up his father-in-law with news of a possible parking ticket, Mr. Nicholls insists on hosting a big regimental dinner at the bistro, and Albert panics when he finds himself face-to-face with his old sergeant.

Robin and Vicky are offered the chance to open a restaurant in Brighton, Mr. Nicholls refuses to stump up £600 for repairs and redecoration, and Albert expresses utter amazement at a demonstration of psychic ability.

Mr. Nicholls seeks his daughter's approval ahead of a marriage proposal, Vicky refuses to meet his girlfriend when she remembers who she is, and Robin offers to cook dinner at the bistro in an effort to help things along.

Mr. Nicholls investigates the very delicate matter of his daughter's size, Robin panics when he's told that he's forgotten his wife's birthday, and Albert's told not to move a muscle when he'e left in charge of the bistro.

Robin complains about never being able to get a picture on his television, Albert's resignation is accepted after he's found acting suspiciously, and Vicky insists on helping the homeless by making up a bed in the bistro.

Vicky and Robin decide to take the day off so they can go out for a picnic, Mr. Nicholls explains why he's the only one allowed to drive his car, and Albert tries to hitch a lift after insisting on being paid for the whole day.

Albert reveals that he has been feeding a friendly mouse in the kitchen, Mr. Nicholls isn't happy when he learns that the bistro is losing money, and Robin takes a secret job to raise money for an anniversary present.

Mr. Nicholls isn't happy about a special senior citizens anniversary price, Vicky insists on making an exception for the woman who brought her up, and Albert's told to move a returning customer to a less suitable table.

Mr. Nicholls announces that he's opening an omelette house next door, Robin discovers that staff interviews are taking place in the bistro, and an unexpected knock-through leaves the customers with a funny taste.