[2] He also starred in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001–02) for both series as Den Perry, the main "villain", and also the Governor in The Slammer.

He also narrated The Railway Series books by Christopher Awdry for audio cassette.

Robbins is a supporter of Rossendale RUFC, where his son, Jack, played as a prop.

His grandfather, also named Ted, served as secretary of the Football Association of Wales between 1909 and 1946.

[10] On 31 January 2015, Robbins suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on stage, clutching his chest, during his solo sketch at the opening night of the Phoenix Nights Live tour at the Manchester Arena.