The Robinsons (2005– )

Stars:

Martin Freeman, Hugh Bonneville, Abigail Cruttenden

Cast

Series cast summary:
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)

Storyline

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Robinsonit

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Busby Productions, Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

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.