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Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television
Man About The House

Man About The House

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1973 - 1976
  • 39 episodes (6 series)

When Chrissy and Jo search for a third tenant to help pay the rent, they intend on finding another female. But then they meet young Robin Tripp. Stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy and Doug Fisher

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Series 2, Episode 2 - Colour Me Yellow

During a break from decorating the flat, Robin's attempt to stand up for Chrissy against an oaf in the pub quickly goes awry when said oaf turns out to be significantly taller. Surely he's not a coward?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 16th January 1974
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard O'Sullivan Robin Tripp
Paula Wilcox Chrissy Plummer
Sally Thomsett Jo
Yootha Joyce Mildred Roper
Brian Murphy George Roper
Guest cast
Michael Segal Jim (Landlord)
Paul Angelis Mick
Eamonn Boyce Paddy
Writing team
Johnnie Mortimer Writer
Brian Cooke Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Alex Clarke Production Designer

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