Age (at start of series): 57

Home: Notting Hill

Occupation: Proprietor of Beach Blanket Babylon, businessman and entrepreneur

Interesting facts: Growing up on a council estate in Hackney, Robert went on to build a group of successful businesses. He owns restaurants and bars in Notting Hill, Shoreditch and Farringdon. He’s not currently involved in a serious long-term relationship and lives with his three sons and their partners.