Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes

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Robson shares ideas on how to make the most of the weekends by getting into the outdoors.

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.

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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes: Series 1: Episode 9

Episode 9

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Actress Melanie Hill joins Robson to explore the countryside of Weardale and Teesdale.

Sunderland-born actress Melanie Hill joins Robson on his pursuit of outdoor activities to help relax and recharge. They travel to High Force, one of the UKs biggest waterfalls.

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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