Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less traveled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds well being and adventure in wonderful places.
- 2023-2026
- 4 seasons
- Documentary
Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less traveled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds well being and adventure in wonderful places.
Season 4 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Richard Coles
The Rev Richard Coles joins Robson to explore the Northumberland coastline, taking a Canadian canoe trip along the river Coquet, visiting Warkworth's secret hermitage, and make the crossing to Lindisfarne for a photography class.
Episode 2
JJ Chalmers
Robson is joined by Invictus Games gold medal winner JJ Chalmers in and around the Scottish town of Pitlochry. The pair zip wire across the River Garry and enjoy a husky ride.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
Steph Houghton
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.
Episode 7
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, and the pair stay in a double-decker bus.
Episode 8
Sheli McCoy
Robson is joined by Sheli 'Gladiator Sabre' McCoy to explore Fife. The pair go on a paddleboard tour of the coast, stay on a farm overnight, and take a boat trip to the Isle of May.
Episode 9
Joy Joyner
Robson takes fellow actor Jo Joyner horse riding in the shadow of the Cheviots as he introduces her to Northumberland. The pair then take an outdoor cookery lesson to make soda bread.
Episode 10
David and Matheson Green
Robson embarks on a pack-horse camping trip through the Scottish Highlands with his brother David and Uncle Matheson. They learn to make a cup from wood and find a scenic fishing spot.
Episode 11
Chris Kamara
Robson takes football pundit Chris Kamara on a trip to North York Moors National Park. The pair catch up over tea on a steam train before overnighting in a glamping pod at Yorkshire Burrows with views of the Howardian and Hambleton Hills.
Episode 12
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 make for a restful weekend.
Episode 13
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.
Episode 14
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.
Episode 15
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 to learn some circus skills.