Robert La Castra (born in England) is an Australian local politician who was a popular children's television show presenter in the 1980s, best known for hosting the children's show ''

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'' and the game show '' Big Square Eye''. He went on to write for

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's ''

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'' with his production company Little Production House. He also played Eddie Buckingham in the

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soap opera ''

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'' in 1990. La Castra is currently a

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councillor, first elected in 1997.

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Little Production House
* {{DEFAULTSORT:La Castra, Bob 1960 births Living people Queensland local councillors Australian television presenters Australian television writers Australian male television actors Australian male television writers English emigrants to Australia