Robson Green shows off Northumberland to celebrity TV stars

TV stars join Robson Green in the new series of his hit BBC show <i>(Image: Newsquest archive)</i>
TV stars join Robson Green in the new series of his hit BBC show (Image: Newsquest archive)
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ROBSON Green showcases the stunning natural world of Northumberland to celebrity TV stars in the new series of his hit BBC Two show.

Hexham-born TV personality Robson Green is joined by EastEnders star Jo Joyner and Grantchester actor Rishi Nair in the new Weekend Escapes series.

The season, which began airing on January 5, sees Robson take on adventures around the North East and UK with several special guests.

In episode nine, which airs on terrestrial television for the first time this Thursday (January 15) at 6:30pm, Robson takes fellow actor Jo Joyner horse riding near the small town of Wooler.

"The Cheviots provide a stunning backdrop at the riding centre at Kimmerton - where Jo gets back in the saddle for the first time in years," reads the episode listing.

"With her love of riding renewed, Robson takes Jo to Heatherslaw Mill for an outdoor cookery lesson to make soda bread."

Rishi Nair then joins the outdoors enthusiast in episode 13, where the pair embark on a trip to England's largest forest at Kielder. That episode airs for the first time next Wednesday (January 21).

"Robson invites fellow Grantchester actor Rishi Nair to visit Northumberland and explore the great outdoors," the listing states.

"They head to Kielder Forest to learn about foraging, overnight in a yurt in Northumberland National Park and explore the local bat population. A session of making and painting Roman-style pots ends their weekend escape."

All 15 episodes in the new series are available to watch on demand on BBC iPlayer via: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002phst/robson-greens-weekend-escapes-series-4-1-richard-coles?seriesId=p0dp30rc-structural-2-m002phld

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