Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is a documentary on BBC2. Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With famous friends, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 30 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2024.
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson Green is joined by his uncle Matheson Green and nephew Daymon Britton, heading to Rothbury in Northumberland to sample a guided bird-watching walk.
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30:00Robson Green and Hairy Biker Si King take the scenic route north to Chillingham, where they visit the estate's famous wild cattle.
30:00Robson Green is joined by crime author LJ Ross as they explore the history of Northumberland's Holy Island.
30:00Former Emmerdale actress Charlie Hardwick joins Robson Green in County Durham, where they try beach art and outdoor singing as a means of relaxation.
45:00Robson Green and actor Mark Benton explore the Cleveland and North Yorkshire coast while sampling outdoor activities that promise to be good for the mind and body.
30:00Robson Green is joined by podcaster Rosie Ramsey in Northumberland, where they sign up for a bushcraft lesson at a forest camp set up to help Army veterans.
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Robson Green joins forces with his brother David and his uncle Matheson to try out landscape painting, before taking a trip to an organised tree-top adventure park.
30:00Robson Green is joined by his Uncle Matheson to test a night in a local youth hostel. They also take a guided walk on Hadrian's Wall.
30:00Former Coronation Street actress Melanie Hill joins Robson Green to explore the countryside of Weardale and Teesdale.
30:00Robson Green invites TV presenter Steph McGovern on a journey around Northumberland, where they enjoy beach foraging, and search for tiny wildlife on a big safari.
30:00Robson Green and his Grantchester co-star Tom Brittney explore County Durham, where they go dragonboat racing on the Wear, and spend the night in the forest.
35:00Robson Green explores the north-east of England with family and famous friends, with former Newcastle United striker Les Ferdinand joining him in the first edition.
30:00Businesswoman and Dragons' Den star Sara Davies takes Robson Green gorge-walking in Teesdale to introduce him to her way of getting close to nature.
Series 2
Robson and his Uncle Matheson head to the Lake District. They try ghyll scrambling near Honister and spend a night in a Mongolian yurt.
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30:00Former BGT winner Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, is Robson's guest on a trip to Weardale and Co Durham to explore ways of spending time in the outdoors.
30:00Jill Scott joins Robson in North Yorkshire, where they take a stroll through Helmsley Walled Garden and try a combination of paddle boarding and yoga.
Series 2
Robson meets rugby union legend Sarah Hunter back to her roots in the north east of England. The elite athlete and the actor try surfing and pottery painting as they share stories.
Robson is joined by actor Lee Ingleby for a two-day break in the Weardale countryside. The pair sample a forest fitness class, drive a train and build a raft.
Robson invites Olly Smith for an open-air adventure in the Scottish Borders. They sample alpaca walking and sound bathing, and enjoy lunch on a paddle board.
Robson heads to the Breamish and Ingram valleys with Faye Tozer. The pair try out rock climbing and water colour painting, and join a line-dancing class.