Travel
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BBC iPlayer (GB)
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Running
Start:
2023-01-23
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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.
There is no Next Episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes planned.
S4E1 - Richard Coles
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E2 - JJ Chalmers
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E3 - Alan Shearer
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E4 - KT Tunstall
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E5 - David Green
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E6 - Steph Houghton
England football hero Steph Houghton joins Robson in Teesdale. He takes the former Lioness tree climbing and canoeing, and they learn how to light a fire with sticks.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E7 - Mark Benton
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E8 - Sheli McCoy
Robson joins up with Sheli McCoy, aka Gladiator Sabre, to explore Fife. They take a paddleboard tour of the coast, stay on a farm overnight and make a boat trip to the Isle of May.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E9 - Jo Joyner
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E10 - David and Matheson Green
Robson, his brother David and his 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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E11 - Chris Kamara
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E12 - Gail Porter
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E13 - Rishi Nair
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E14 - Carol Smillie
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)
S4E15 - Matheson Green
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.
Air Date: 05 Jan 2026 00:00 (CDT)