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 2023. A total of 25 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2024.
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Robson is joined by his uncle Matheson to test a night in a local youth hostel. They sign up for a cookery class, take a guided walk on Hadrian's Wall and visit remote honey beehives.
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Sunderland-born actress Melanie Hill joins Robson on his pursuit of outdoor activities to help relax and recharge. They travel to High Force, one of the UKs biggest waterfalls.
Dragons Den star Sara Davies takes Robson gorge-walking in Teesdale as the actor continues his mission to find new ways of spending time in the great outdoors.
Comedian Lost Voice Guy - aka Lee Ridley - joins Robson in County Durham to explore the benefits of getting into the great outdoors. The pair go for a stroll down memory lane and sail a boat.
Robson and road trip buddy, actor Mark Benton, go on a humour-filled quest to find ways to relax while exploring the North Yorkshire coast.
Former footballer Les Ferdinand is coerced into the North Sea in a wetsuit as he joins Robson Green on a short break in Northumberland packed with memories and laughter.
Robson and TV presenter Steph McGovern explore beach foraging and kite-buggying in Northumberland, on their mission to find new things to do in the great outdoors.
In a family affair, Robson is joined by his uncle and nephew on his mission to try new activities in the great outdoors, including birdwatching and gliding.
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.
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.
Robson’s sisters Dawn and Joanna join the actor on a weekend of activities in Northumberland. A sidecar motorbike drive is only topped by a puffin cruise from Amble Harbour.
Robson takes former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi for a day out. After wing foiling, they join an outdoor ballet class, and Robson takes a wildlife photography lesson.
Robson meets Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson. They cycle around the shores of Northumberland’s Kielder Water before braving a zip wire ride and a canoe trip on the reservoir.
Celebrity chef Kenny Atkinson joins Robson on a trip to Scotland's St Abb’s Head. A birdwatching boat trip, outdoor cookery and pottery are on the menu.
Robson and fellow Grantchester star Tessa Peake-Jones take in the landscape of the North York Moors and find themselves exploring the benefits of outdoor yoga with goats.
Robson, his brother and uncle take a more leisurely approach to their two-day getaway. They cruise down the Leeds-Liverpool canal on a narrowboat to enjoy life in the slow lane.
Denise Welch joins Robson for a day in Allendale. They unwind by painting and pony trekking and relax during an open air sound bath.