Andy Robson

1982·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Andy Robson is a 1982 British children's television series produced by Tyne Tees Television and which was aired on the ITV network for two series in 1982 and 1983. It was based on Frederick Grice's novel The Courage of Andy Robson, published in 1969. Set in Edwardian England and starring Tom Davidson as the eponymous hero, Andy Robson, the series concerned the adventures of Andy, who had been sent to live with his aunt and uncle in rural Northumberland from a coal mining town in County Durham in North East England after his father was injured in a pit accident. The series also starred Stephanie Tague and Stevie-Lee Pattinson as Victoria and Alec, two of Andy's friends in his new surroundings.
Children's Historical DramaEdwardian EraComing-of-Age StoryRural AdventuresWholesome Family ViewingBritish TelevisionFriendship ThemesOvercoming AdversityGentle Narratives

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Is Andy Robson worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Andy Robson have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes.

Is Andy Robson based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Andy Robson air?

It ran from 1982 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Andy Robson in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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