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Come Into My Parlour

[Prismark10 · 6/10 · 3 March 2021]

It looks like Thames Television decided to up the risque factor in the third series of Man about the House.

Some of the jokes would had gone over the heads of younger and even some older viewers. One example is "She likes it in both ends!"

Robin is inviting his new girlfriend Angie round for dinner. He has a special recipe prepared from The Sex Maniacs Cookbook. Robin hopes it will lead to some nookiness.

Only on the evening in question, Angie turns out to be an old school friend of Chrissy. Both start to chinwag which blows out Robin's ardour.

I wonder Chrissy was so put out with Robin because she carries a torch for him.

Meanwhile George bores everyone with his holiday snaps. Even Mildred cannot bare to look at them.

Angie Baby

[ShadeGrenade · 9/10 · 3 September 2009]

Robin is looking forward to a date with the hottest biology student in his college - Angie ( Caroline Dowdeswell ). When she turns up at the flat, she and Chrissy remember each other from their school days and, by the time they finish chatting, Robin's enthusiasm has waned.

Chrissy is fiercely protective of her friend, not wishing her to become another notch on Robin's bed post. This brings her into conflict not only with Robin himself, but Jo. Larry keeps out of the row.

Another date is set up. This time, Chrissy stays out of sight by visiting the Ropers. Robin is in for an almighty shock; Angie has strong religious convictions, and has kept herself pure. If Robin takes her to bed, he will effectively be committing himself to a long-term relationship...

Good episode. Interesting conflict between the flatmates, with Jo siding with randy Robin for once. The stunning Caroline Dowdeswell was 'Janet King' in the early episodes of 'Dad's Army' and was also one of the clippies in the first 'On The Buses' movie. Hilda Kriseman, seen as a sarcastic shop assistant, reappeared in the very last episode of 'House' - as Robin's mother!

Funniest moment - Mr.Roper perusing his boring Spanish holiday snaps. "Look, there's the jail!", he says. Mrs.Roper looks at the picture. "No, that was our hotel!".