9.0/101 votesLoading...#1 - Shola Ameobi
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/1/2024
The actor is joined by his footballing hero, Shola Ameobi - a former striker with Newcastle United. The road trip to Beadnell is the perfect setting for a chat about Shola's childhood and his career with the city's famous football club. Once at Beadnell Bay, Robson challenges this sporting hero to a wing foiling session and lures him inland to an outdoor ballet session. Robson then spends the night in a hand-built hut before meeting up with wildlife photographer Trai Anfield to learn the art of capturing the perfect shot of a bird in flight.
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8.2/107 votesLoading...#2 - David and Matheson Green
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson is joined by his brother David and uncle Matheson for a two-day break on a canal boat in the Yorkshire Dales. Taking the cross-country route, they marvel at the Ribblehead Viaduct and learn to navigate the Leeds-Liverpool canal, with its locks and swing bridges, in a downpour. After a spot of fishing and family competition, Robson lines up an abseiling challenge for former scaffolder David at the famous Cow and Calf.
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8.0/101 votesLoading...#3 - The Green Sisters
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson’s sisters, Dawn and Joanna, join the actor to share a family mini break in Northumberland. Robson takes his sisters to sample underwater views by snorkelling in the North Sea at Beadnell before going with them on a sidecar trip around Northumberland. Robson has booked them into a converted narrow boat sitting in the middle of a farm with views of their beloved Northumberland coast. The family's love of gardening leads them to Howick Hall and its stunning formal gardens and wildflower meadows. Finally, there’s a boat trip from Amble Harbour with a cruise to Coquet Island to watch the puffins and seals that make these Northumbrian waters their home
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8.0/101 votesLoading...#4 - Uncle Matheson
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson is joined by his Uncle Matheson as the pair head to the Lake District. Taking the scenic route and Matheson’s four border collies for company, the adventure begins in the gullies and ravines near Honister for some Ghyll scrambling, before they sleep in a yurt, take a lesson in textile art in Buttermere and visit Long Meg and Her Daughters, one of the biggest neolithic stone circles in England.
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7.8/106 votesLoading...#5 - Tanni Grey-Thompson
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson is joined by sporting legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in Northumberland’s Kielder Forest. They share a bicycle ride on the shores of Kielder Water, and Tanni takes a leap outside of her comfort zone on an accessible zip wire course before leading Robson onto the water and into a canoe. Robson also manages to squeeze in a visit to Kielder Observatory to take advantage of some of the best dark skies in Europe and spend the night in a spectacular treehouse.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#6 - Tessa Peake-Jones
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson invites acting friend and fellow Grantchester star Tessa Peake-Jones for a North York Moors weekend away. They take in the simple pleasures of a picnic in the Rosedale Valley, and at Abbey Farm, they make cheese and enjoy outdoor yoga with goats. Spending the night in a golf ball-shaped geodome, the pair learn to cook around a campfire, and before heading home, go head-to-head in tractors.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#7 - Kenny Atkinson
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/1/2024
Celebrity chef Kenny Atkinson is Robson’s guest at the picturesque border fishing village of St Abbs. Robson introduces Kenny to a local farm shop to gather ingredients for dinner before taking him on a wildlife watching boat trip to look at the bird colonies living in, and on, the cliffs of St Abb’s Head. Before Kenny heads back to his kitchen, he shows Robson how to cook the perfect steak using a portable stove. The next day, Robson signs up for a pottery class claimed to help cultivate a sense of well-being.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#8 - Faye Tozer
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson is joined by Faye Tozer from Steps as they head inland to the Breamish and Ingram valleys, a lesser-known part of beautiful north west Northumberland. Faye, who moved to the region more than a decade ago, is known for her footwork as a dancer, so Robson thinks he’s found her the perfect activity by introducing her to rock climbing. Next, they travel to the banks of the River Breamish to enjoy the peace and quiet and take a watercolour class with a local artist. After quieting the mind with their creative pursuits, it’s time to move the body, and Robson surprises a group of local line dancers with his celebrity guest. After saying goodbye to Faye, Robson makes his way to his overnight accommodation near the village of Branton. On the final day of his escape, Robson joins local walking guide Dave Harris-Jones for a short hike through the Breamish valley. A picnic at the top of Wether Hill ends the actor’s quest - for now - to feed the mind, body and soul.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#9 - Olly Smith
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson invites Olly Smith, award-winning wine enthusiast and TV personality, to sample a weekend escape in the Scottish Borders. Hoping to tickle his palette, Robson drives cross country from Newcastle to Jedburgh to show Olly one of his favourite scenic car journeys. Once across the border, Robson leads his guest directly to an alpaca walk before they sample a woodland sound bathing session, visit a badger watching hide and visit the pretty St Mary’s Loch to enjoy lunch on a paddle board.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#10 - Lee Ingleby
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson meets up with screen star Lee Ingleby in the historic city of Durham before the pair head deep into the Weardale countryside. The pair sample a forest fitness class in Hamsterley Forest and take control of a Rolls Royce-powered train at the Weardale railway before heading to their digs on a local farm. After a night of listening to nature, they take on a raft-building course in a disused quarry.
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7.0/101 votesLoading...#11 - Sarah Hunter
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson invites rugby union legend Sarah Hunter back to her roots in the north east of England. The pair take a lesson in catching a wave at Warkworth and decorate a plate at an outdoor art lesson. As Sarah heads back to her family, Robson checks into his digs - a tree house surrounded by birds singing in its branches. The next morning, he visits the Hauxley Nature Reserve, located on the site of a former opencast mine, to take a look at some Northumberland bird life.
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6.7/108 votesLoading...#12 - Denise Welch
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2024
Actor Denise Welch joins Robson for an escape to the Northumbrian countryside she still calls home. They take up paintbrushes in the stunning Allendale countryside and take to the saddle to immerse themselves in the amazing countryside, before trying a sound bath on the moors. Later, Robson checks into a shepherd's hut with panoramic views across the Tyne Valley, before taking a lesson in the traditional craft of spinning sheep’s fleece into wool.
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6.3/109 votesLoading...#13 - Mark Benton
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson is reunited with acting pal Mark Benton for a back-in-time weekend away. The pair leave the horsepower behind for an actual horse-drawn caravan as they pass through the back lanes of the Eden Valley. In Ullswater, they get a taster session of tai chi on the sandy lakeside and take a trip across the lake on a steamer
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6.2/109 votesLoading...#14 - Angela Lonsdale
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson’s reunited with acting pal Angela Lonsdale on a quest to find relaxation in the Northumberland countryside. Angela lets Robson introduce her to wild swimming at Sweethope Lough under the watchful eye of Team GB cold-water swimmer Fenwick Ridley, before they head to their refurbished railway carriage accommodation at Wannies Retreat. To make up for the cold-water shock, Robson has invited a bespoke perfume maker to join them and teach them how to make their own scents. The following day, they take a singing stroll along the North Tyne with local musician Ian Brown and sample laughter yoga.
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6.0/1011 votesLoading...#15 - Kevin Whately
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2024
Robson spends time with old friend and actor Kevin Whately. They reminisce about their times growing up in north east England before heading to Alnmouth beach to try their hands at making pictures in the sand at low tide. The pair take to the water when a boat comes in to join a team of sea-going rowers and try their hand at the border pipes. Later, Robson spends the night in a cabin on a farm at Tughall before attempting the art of willow weaving.
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5.9/109 votesLoading...#16 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2023
Former Newcastle United footballer Les Ferdinand shares his insights into switching off as he and Robson journey along the Northumberland coast. For Robson, it’s an emotional trip in more ways than one. The actor and the footballer share memories and laughs while taking in the sights of Craster and Beadnell Bay. Later, they take to the North Sea in wetsuits as they challenge themselves and each other to stand up on a paddle board long enough to take in the stunning views.
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4.6/106 votesLoading...#17 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2023
Teesside actor Mark Benton joins forces with Robson Green on a quest across the North Yorkshire coastline to sample outdoor activities that promise to be good for the mind and body. The humour-filled road trip sees the pair take the world-famous cliff lift in the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, while their campside accommodation offers a real-life Hobbit hole for the night. The acting duo take a drawing lesson in the pretty North Yorkshire fishing port of Staithes before squeezing into wetsuits for a bracing cold water swim in the River Tees.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2023
Footballer Jill Scott joins Robson on his mission to find new ways of engaging with the great outdoors. A gentle stroll around the Helmsley Walled Garden is followed by a picturesque drive through the landscape of North Yorkshire, while Jill provides an insight into the world of football at the highest level. The pair arrive at the River Esk to embark on a lesson in paddleboarding with the added challenge of performing yoga moves on the water. Robson continues his trip solo to the National Bird of Prey Centre, where he gets the chance to fly some of the birds.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2023
Former Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy - aka Lee Ridley - is Robson’s guest on his trip to Weardale and County Durham to explore ways of spending time in the outdoors. Lee takes Robson to a favourite spot he used to walk as a child near his Consett home before the pair hit the road, with Lee entertaining Robson with humorous personal anecdotes. At Derwent Reservoir, the pair take to the water to investigate the stress-relieving benefits of sailing. Robson then heads by himself to the Weardale Adventure Centre to learn more about why rock climbing could help keep us in good mental health.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2023
In a family affair, Robson is joined by his uncle Matheson and nephew Daymon on his quest to spend more time in the great outdoors. The trio head to Rothbury in Northumberland, where they sample a guided birdwatching walk before setting up camp on a farm, renting out converted former horse boxes. Joined by folk singer Sandra Kerr, a campfire family sing-song ends the day. The weekend closes with a bird’s eye view of Northumberland as the trio test claims that the gentle act of gliding over the landscape can be good for the soul.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/30/2023
Former Strictly star and real-life Dragon Sara Davies takes Robson gorge walking in Teesdale to introduce him to her way of getting close to nature as the actor continues his mission to find new ways of spending time in the great outdoors. After overnighting in a shepherd’s hut on a cheese farm, Robson heads to nearby Barnard Castle before heading to the nearby Raby country estate. The actor wants to explore how watching animals in the wild can be good for our sense of wellbeing as he joins the Raby gamekeeper on an inspection of the estate's ancient deer herd.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/31/2023
Robson plays host to his Grantchester co-star Tom Brittney on a road trip around County Durham. Their mission to find peace and relaxation in the countryside finds the duo dragon boat racing on the River Wear, before heading to a forest camp where they spend the night. In the hands of expert forager Andy, the actors find food for dinner in the wild plants of the woodland, before a campfire singsong and a night in a self-erected hammock.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2023
Robson invites TV presenter Steph McGovern on his journey around Northumberland looking for things to do in the outdoors to help switch off from the stresses of the day-to-day. From the picturesque village of Craster, the pair swap stories on the journey to nearby Druridge Bay, where they attempt to harness the wind and try their hand at kite-buggying. With the help of a sea-foraging expert, Robson and Steph beachcomb for ingredients for dinner.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/2/2023
Robson’s pursuit of finding outdoor activities to keep our mental health in tip-top condition sees him joined by Sunderland-born actress Melanie Hill. The former Coronation Street star joins Robson at High Force waterfall to feel the power of being surrounded by water and to listen to the sounds of one of the UK’s mightiest waterfalls. Robson takes Melanie to a rewilded former quarry to take part in an outdoor woodwork class. After overnighting in a converted railway carriage on a farm near Bishop Aukland, Robson investigates the outdoor theatrical reenactment extravaganza telling the story of English history, Kynren.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2023
Robson’s quest to find ways to spend more time in the outdoors sees him join forces with his uncle Matheson. The pair set off to explore the Northumberland countryside on their doorstep which includes a night in a youth hostel. Armed with produce from his own garden to cook in a communal kitchen, the pair head for Hexham.
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The Best Episodes of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Every episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes!
Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds wellbeing and...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
Best Episodes Summary
"Shola Ameobi" is the best rated episode of "Robson Green's Weekend Escapes". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/1/2024. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "David and Matheson Green".