The Robinsons (2005)
Synopsis
After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, successful older brother George, and perfectionist sister Vicky—to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.
First Air Date: 2005-05-05
Last Air Date: 2005-06-09
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Mark Bussell, Justin Sbresni
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Martin Freeman as Ed Robinson
- Hugh Bonneville as George Robinson
- Abigail Cruttenden as Vicky Robinson
- Anna Massey as Pam Robinson
- Richard Johnson as Hector Robinson
- Amanda Root as Maggie Robinson
- Jamie Hawkins-Dady as Albert Robinson
- Jack Dawes as Young Ed
- Amanda Abbington as Polly
- Jack Stanley as Young George
Seasons
Miniseries (2005)
After he's fired from his long-term job, Ed Robinson moves in with his aunt and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. Efforts of his family—bickering parents Pam and Hector, successful older brother George, and perfectionist sister Vicky—to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode One
Constantly depressed Ed Robinson has been fired from his job because his office lover has become his boss. Elsewhere, Ed's organized brother George tries to cope with his son's birthday party which has become chaotic.
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Ep. 2: Episode Two
Vicky has become irritated with the fact that her boyfriend who won't stop crying. However, she soon discovers that his sensitivity is what she finds so attractive about him. George tries to explain what death is to his 5 year old son, Albert. Meanwhile, Ed can't remember answers to simple questions he's being asked at his job interview.
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Ep. 3: Episode Three
Ed's mother Pam sets his up on a date with one of her friend's daughter, Connie who Ed has known since he was young. Vicky starts dating a gynecologist who is attracted to the fact that she is so honest with him. George tries to toughen up son Albert by making him play rugby with players twice his age.
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Ep. 4: Episode Four
Ed begins dating literally the girl next door, Zara who soon becomes obsessed with his family. George is heartbroken when Albert reveals that his hero is his best friend's father. Elsewhere, Vicky begins dating a man in his 60's.
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Ep. 5: Episode Five
Ed has become haunted by his past failures. George realizes that Albert actually has no friends. Vicky decides the time is right for her to have a baby and that a gay co-worker, Leo is the perfect sperm donor.
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Ep. 6: Episode Six
As his 33rd birthday approaches, Ed seek out advice to find a new direction in life. Vicky is in search of another sperm donor as things with Leo didn't go as planned. George gets a promotion to Executive Director in his company, but his family shows little interest in the fact.
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