Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
05:15 am - 06:00 am, Saturday, February 14 on Together TV +1 (90)
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About this Broadcast
Season 1, Episode 15
The actor is joined by Hairy Biker Si King on his quest to find new ways of spending time in the great outdoors. Taking the scenic route north to Chillingham, the pair head out to visit the estate's famous wild cattle
Leisure Hobbies
Tourism/Travel
Cast & Crew
Robson Green
(Presenter)
Si King
(Guest)
Nigel Davies
(Editor)
Connor Wood
(Editor)
Gareth Deighan
(Executive producer)
Lesley Duncanson
(Series producer)
More Information
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.
Si King
(Guest)
Best Known For:
Being one half of the Hairy Bikers.
Early-life:
Simon King was born in 1967 in Washington, Tyne and Wear. His passion for food was encouraged from an early age when his father would bring him back exotic ingredients from his trips with the Royal Navy.
Career:
He was working as a first assistant director and locations manager for film and TV when he met Dave Myers on the set of a Catherine Cookson adaptation. The pair struck up a friendship and ended up in front of the cameras. For BBC Two they have made endless Hairy Bikers series and spin-offs and become bona fide assets for the corporation. Together with Myers, he has penned several cookbooks as well. His recent TV work with Myers includes The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off, The Hairy Biker's Bakeation, and The Hairy Bikers: Restoration Road Trip
Quote:
On working with Dave Myers: "I love him like he is my brother. The only difference is he's not my blood."
Trivia:
In 2009, filming on a TV show was halted after King came off his bike when a car pulled out in front of him. He received treatment for brusing to his right leg and ribs.
Nigel Davies
(Editor)
Connor Wood
(Editor)
Gareth Deighan
(Executive producer)
Lesley Duncanson
(Series producer)
