Starring John Gordon Sinclair and Gina McKee, it was written by Paul Mayhew-Archer, who later co-wrote The Vicar of Dibley.

His girlfriend, Sue Bishop, and agent Desmond Shaw do their best to keep his feet on the ground.

The final episode of the TV series ends with Sue's father (John Woodvine) being humiliated as a result of Robert's new risque play and a misunderstanding with the police.

It starred Nicholas Lyndhurst and Peter Jones in the roles that were subsequently played by John Gordon-Sinclair and Gary Waldhorn.

Series 1 Ep1 – A Stiff Audition Ep2 – I Can Do That Ep3 – Not Suitable for Parents Ep4 – Separate Troubles Ep5 – Educating Robert Ep6 – May The Farce By With You Ep7 – Pantomime Cows Series 2 Ep1 – The Scottish Play Ep2 – Fathers & Sons Ep3 – Heart Throbs Ep4 – Up on the Roof Ep5 – Puppets Ep6 – Read All About it Series 3 Ep1 – Here's looking at you Ep2 – Politics Ep3 – Police Farce Ep4 – Madness in his Method Ep5 – Fatal Distraction Ep6 – Neighbours