Man About the House

The three flatmates vacate their home to let workmen carry out repairs. Robin readily offers to share a bed, but his enthusiasm wanes once he discovers the identity of his new sleeping companion. The situation unfolds as a comedy starring Richard O'Sullivan.

All in the Game is a comedy episode that forms part of a larger programme. It presents a light‑hearted situation centred on a flat shared by three characters, and it is billed as a humorous slice of domestic life. The episode is listed under the genre “episode” and is identified simply as a programme. The storyline follows the three flatmates as they vacate their home to make way for a crew of workmen. While the flat is being accessed, Robin eagerly offers to share a bed with a fellow occupant, showing a willingness to accommodate the temporary arrangement. His enthusiasm, however, quickly turns to surprise when he discovers exactly who will be joining him in the same bed. The humour of the piece stems from this unexpected twist, playing on the awkwardness of an unanticipated bed‑sharing partner. The situation is handled in a breezy, comedic style, with the dialogue and circumstances designed to provoke laughs from the audience. The episode’s tone remains consistently playful, keeping the focus on the characters’ reactions to the surprising development. Starring Richard O'Sullivan, the episode leans on his comic timing to deliver the punch‑line of the scenario. His presence anchors the humour, while the other two flatmates provide the necessary context for the flat‑moving subplot and the ensuing bed‑sharing mix‑up.