"The Robinsons" (2005) TV series

Directors:

Mark Bussell
Justin Sbresni

Writers:

Mark Bussell (writer)
Justin Sbresni (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 May 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Cast

Martin Freeman	...	Ed Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Hugh Bonneville	...	George Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Abigail Cruttenden	...	Vicky Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Anna Massey	...	Pam Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Richard Johnson	...	Hector Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Amanda Root	...	Maggie Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Jack Dawes	...	Young Ed Robinson (5 episodes, 2005)
Jamie Hawkins-Dady	...	Albert Robinson (5 episodes, 2005)
Amanda Abbington	...	Polly (4 episodes, 2005)
Amy King	...	Young Vicky Robinson (3 episodes, 2005)
Jack Stanley	...	Young George Robinson (3 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

30 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Clever British Sitcom with a familiar flavor

The Robinsons would be another dysfunctional family to add to the kooky family list, except that there is a new nuance in the characters that somehow turns them from typical and trite to understood and lovable. Ed is the strained core that keeps the rest of the family together, and falls into unfortunate situations trying to fix his familial issues, as well as his own problems, which often revolve around troubled romances. I personally love this show and happen to be a big fan of Martin Freeman. Of his sitcom work, I think this is his best. If you're an American lucky enough to catch it's occasional syndication on BBC America, give it a watch...at the very least, the charming accents should be enough to make the show enjoyable.