Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is Back For a Third Series
Following the success of its first two series, Robson Green's Weekend Escapes is coming back!
Made and produced in the North East by the locally-based Signpost Entertainment and Rivers Meet Productions, actor and angler Robson Green will once again explore the region’s coast and countryside, and elsewhere across the North, in a new series which begins at 6.30pm on Monday 10th February, on BBC2.
Celebrating everything about the North East, Robson will continue to highlight the beauty of Northern England, but also the importance of reconnecting with nature.
‘I'm having the best time filming series three of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes with friends, family, and familiar faces,’ Robson said while filming. ‘Once again, we take roads less travelled to a multitude of hidden gems that showcase the North in all its glory and we remind ourselves that we can seek serenity right on our doorstep, creating a wonderful comfort blanket for the soul. For me, it's the best series yet!’
In series three, he’ll be joined by presenter Helen Skelton, former world champion boxer Nicola Adams and comedian Rosie Jones, and the series will continue to showcase the unbeaten tracks around Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the Lakes.
Local singer Joe McElderry also appears on the new series. ‘Joe is someone who reminds us of the power of music to uplift, inspire and unite people from all walks of life,’ says Robson. ‘He’s an entertainer from the North East whose rise to stardom from the humble town [of] South Shields is nothing short of extraordinary.’ He also revealed viewers will see the two of them dragon board with Fenwick Ridley and stay in a bell tent at Tranwell Farm!
The BBC continues to work closely with its North East partners to boost what they’re calling ‘homegrown storytelling’ from the region – providing key funding for production, employment, and the development of the area’s media industry. This includes funding for North East Screen. To date the BBC partnership has contributed £18.6m gross value added (GVA) in the region and created more than 290 full time jobs.
