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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robin Tripp, now a fully qualified, unemployed chef, harbours dreams of opening his own bistro. He is helped by his girlfriend Vicky - but hindered by her father.

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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