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.

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...

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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