Richard O’Sullivan obituary

Sitcom star of the 1970s and 80s who appeared in Man About the House, Robin’s Nest, and Me and My GirlRichard O’Sullivan, who has died aged 82, went from being a cherubic child actor in the 1950s to the star of 70s television sitcoms. He found his first big role in Man About the House (1973-76) as Robin Tripp, sharing a flat in Earl’s Court, London, with two female friends, Chrissy (Paula Wilcox) and Jo (Sally Thomsett) – a formula presented as daring at the time.The show, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer’s creation, attempted to turn 1970s male-female stereotypes on their head – albeit in the name of comedy – by having Robin, a trainee chef, taking charge in the kitchen. However, he was barred from his flatmates’ bedrooms and the three of them had to deal with their mean-spirited landlord, George Roper (Brian Murphy), and his wife, Mildred (Yootha Joyce). Continue reading...