Man About the House

In the programme I Won’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me, Chrissy must find a partner for the annual staff dance, so Robin enrols for lessons with Mrs Roper. The premise plays out as a flat‑sharing comedy starring Richard O’Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Brian Murphy.

"I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me" is an episode of a television programme. It is presented as a single instalment within a larger series, falling under the episode genre. The title hints at a reluctance to dance, setting the stage for a light‑hearted narrative that unfolds over its runtime. The plot centres on Chrissy, who discovers she has no partner for the organisation's annual staff dance. Wanting to take part, she looks to Robin for assistance. In response, Robin decides to boost his confidence and skill by enrolling in a series of dance lessons taught by Mrs Roper, hoping the training will solve the partnership problem. The story is situated in a flat‑sharing household, using the close‑quarters living arrangement as a source of comedy. The characters' attempts to rehearse steps, coordinate schedules and manage the everyday quirks of shared accommodation create a series of humorous situations that drive the episode's comedic momentum. The episode showcases the talents of Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Brian Murphy. Their performances anchor the flat‑sharing comedy, delivering the situational jokes and character interactions that define the programme's tone. Together they bring the light‑hearted, everyday humour of the dance‑centric storyline to life.