Series 4

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

Series 4

2023tvReturning Series4 Seasons · 60 Ep
Documentary

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Network: BBC Two

Season aired: 2026-01-05

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Overview

Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places.

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Episodes · 15

Richard Coles
1

Richard Coles

28m2026-01-05

The Rev Richard Coles joins Robson to explore the Northumberland coastline. They take a Canadian canoe trip along the River Coquet, visit the hidden gem of Walkworth's secret hermitage, make the crossing to Lindisfarne for a photography class and have a go at rope work.

JJ Chalmers
2

JJ Chalmers

28m2026-01-06

Robson is joined by Invictus Games gold medal winner JJ Chalmers in and around the Scottish town of Pitlochry. The pair zipwire across the River Garry and enjoy a husky ride.

Alan Shearer
3

Alan Shearer

28m2026-01-07

Robson is joined by his footballing hero, Alan Shearer. The pair go mackerel fishing off the Northumberland coast, spot dolphins in the wild and go flying in vintage aircraft.

KT Tunstall
4

KT Tunstall

28m2026-01-08

Robson joins singer KT Tunstall in her home territory of Fife as they explore the beaches of her childhood near St Andrews, followed by a sea shanty workshop and jewellery making.

David Green
5

David Green

28m2026-01-09

Robson and brother David head to a farm near Hexham for a lesson in jam making. They try making a terrarium - a miniature garden in glass - before heading to their childhood favourite beach, Druridge Bay, where they help build a gigantic sandcastle complete with turrets.

Steph Houghton
6

Steph Houghton

28m2026-01-12

England football hero Steph Houghton joins Robson in Teesdale. He takes the former Lioness tree climbing and canoeing before they learn how to light a fire with sticks.

Mark Benton
7

Mark Benton

28m2026-01-13

Actor Mark Benton joins Robson on a Scottish road trip to East Lothian. Robson introduces Mark to bird watching, cookery and highland games. The pair stay in a double decker bus.

Sheli McCoy
8

Sheli McCoy

28m2026-01-14

Robson joins up with Sheli McCoy, aka Gladiator Sabre, to explore Fife. A paddleboard tour of the coast is followed by a farm stay overnight and a boat trip to the Isle of May.

Jo Joyner
9

Jo Joyner

28m2026-01-15

Robson takes fellow actor Jo Joyner horse riding in the shadow of the Cheviots as he introduces her to Northumberland. An outdoor cookery lesson sees the pair make soda bread.

David and Matheson Green
10

David and Matheson Green

28m2026-01-16

Robson, his brother David and uncle Matheson head to the Scottish Highlands to take a pack horse camping trip. They learn to make a cup from wood and find a scenic fishing spot.

Chris Kamara
11

Chris Kamara

28m2026-01-19

Robson takes football pundit Chris Kamara on a trip to North York Moors National Park. They take high tea on a steam train, overnight in a glamping pod and hunt for fossils.

Gail Porter
12

Gail Porter

28m2026-01-20

Robson’s in the Cairngorms, joined by Gail Porter. They cycle around Loch Malachie before trying to get a glimpse of ospreys in the wild. Poetry, fresh air and landscapes abound.

Rishi Nair
13

Rishi Nair

28m2026-01-21

Robson invites fellow Grantchester actor Rishi Nair to visit Northumberland. They head to Kielder Forest to learn about foraging, overnight in a yurt and explore the local bat population.

Carol Smillie
14

Carol Smillie

28m2026-01-22

Robson joins Carol Smillie in the Scottish Highlands for a day of outdoor adventures. At Loch Earne, they try a traditional boat known as a coracle and then make Iron Age-style clay pots.

Matheson Green
15

Matheson Green

28m2026-01-23

Robson and his uncle Matheson discover Hepple Estate in Northumberland and learn how to paint with pheasant feathers. They track wildlife before attempting circus skills.

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