The Robinsons is a British comedy television series that debuted on BBC Two on 5 May 2005. The show's central character is a divorced reinsurance actuary, Ed Robinson (played by Martin Freeman), who realises that reinsurance is not his passion and decides to rethink his life. The series is written and directed by Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni. The show's executive producers include Jon Plowman and Michele Buck.

Plot

The Robinsons revolves around Ed Robinson's relationship with his family, including his bickering parents (Anna Massey and Richard Johnson), his successful older brother George (Hugh Bonneville) and his perfectionist sister Vicky (Abigail Cruttenden). After he is fired from his long-term job, Ed moves in with his aunt, who is never shown, and tries to find both a career that he prefers to the reinsurance business and a steady girlfriend. His family's efforts to meddle in his affairs further complicate his life.

Cast

• Martin Freeman as Ed Robinson

• Hugh Bonneville as George Robinson

• Abigail Cruttenden as Vicky Robinson

• Anna Massey as Pam Robinson

• Richard Johnson as Hector Robinson

• Amanda Root as Maggie Robinson

• Jamie Hawkins-Dady as Albert Robinson

Olivia Colman as Connie

• Jadie Rose Hobson as Young Connie

Episode list

See also

• Fictional actuaries

References

External links