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.

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...

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 ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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