Robbins

Synopsis

Television comedy sketch/standup show; a one-off special later developed into KATE AND TED’S SHOW. In one sketch, a satire on experimental concepts in the theatre, the Trampoline Theatre Company, recite lines from Julius Caesar while jumping up and down on a trampoline.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

27 Aug 1976 at 20:00 (Channel: ITV)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy found (2006)

Credits

Director

Tom Poole

Producer

Trish Kinane

Cast

Amy Robbins
Emma Robbins
Jane Robbins
Kate Robbins
Ted Robbins

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Plays

Julius Caesar

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

This one-off programme served as a pilot for KATE AND TED’S SHOW 11 months later. The Robbins family came from Merseyside and the youngsters are first cousins of Sir Paul McCartney (their mother, Beth, is his aunt).

Production Company

Name

Granada Television