Robson Green's Weekend Escapes: Matheson Green
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Today on BBC Two Wales HD (102)
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Matheson Green
Season 4, Episode 15
Robson and his uncle Matheson discover the Hepple Estate on their doorstep in Northumberland, and wildlife artist Clare Brownlow shows them how to paint using pheasant feathers. The pair take a guided walk and learn how to track wildlife. Uncle and nephew end their short break by joining a pair of performers who teach circus skills
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Robson Green
(Presenter)
Matheson Green
(Contributor)
Stuart Ramsay
(Director)
Gareth Deighan
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Robson Green
(Presenter)
Born:
December 18, 1964
in
Hexham, Northumberland
Best Known For:
His role in Soldier Soldier.
Early-life:
Born Robson Golightly Green in Hexham, Northumberland, on December 18, 1964, the son of a miner. He has two sisters and a brother. As a child, he harboured ambitions to become a pilot in the RAF and joined the Air Training Corps, but after leaving school, he took a draughtsman's apprenticeship at a shipbuilder's yard instead. However, after appearing in various amateur dramatic productions, he quit his job to take up acting full time.
Career:
Robson started out at Newcastle's Live Theatre, and was spotted in BBC production A Night on the Tyne, which led to a regular role in Casualty. He then spent four years in Soldier Soldier, during which he began a successful singing partnership with co-star Jerome Flynn. The pair also starred together in Ain't Misbehavin' in 1997. Other projects include The Student Prince, Touching Evil, Grafters, Northern Lights, Wire in the Blood, Close and True, Being Human and Waterloo Road. A keen fisherman, he has filmed several series of Extreme Fishing with Robson Green, which has taken him across the globe. He also has a production company, Coastal.
Quote:
"Always turn up on time, know your lines and get to know the people you work with."
Trivia:
He supports Newcastle United FC.
Matheson Green
(Contributor)
Stuart Ramsay
(Director)
Gareth Deighan
(Executive producer)
