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Robin fails his catering examinations and decides to apply for a job in Southampton, hoping a change of scenery will improve his prospects. The programme is a light‑hearted comedy starring Richard O'Sullivan. It follows his attempts to start anew in the coastal city.

Carry Me Back to Old Southampton is a television programme presented as an episode of a comedy series. It is classified within the comedy genre and follows the typical format of a sitcom episode, delivering humour through everyday situations. The central storyline follows Robin, who, after flunking his catering examinations, decides to look for work in Southampton. His decision to seek employment there sets the stage for the episode’s comedic mishaps and the situations that arise from his sudden career shift. The episode features Richard O'Sullivan in the starring role, bringing his familiar comedic timing to the production. O'Sullivan’s presence gives the episode a familiar comedic rhythm, as his character interacts with Robin’s situation. His involvement ensures the humour stays front and centre, with the Southampton backdrop providing a simple setting for the jokes. Richard O'Sullivan carries the humour throughout, his performance anchoring the episode’s jokes. The story stays focused on Robin’s attempts to recover from his exam failure by seeking employment in Southampton, providing a light‑hearted look at his mishaps as he navigates the new job.