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

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Robbins". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37765 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)