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Robson Green

Actor and singer Robson Green was born in Hexham in 1964 and grew up in Dudley, North Tyneside. After leaving school he worked at the Swan Hunter shipyard before pursuing acting. He found fame with ITV’s Soldier Soldier in 1995 when he sang a duet of Unchained Melody with Jerome Flynn. Now mostly recognised for Robson Green's Extreme Fishing and shows about his beloved North East.

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Inside Grantchester star Robson Green's life off screen in pretty Northumberland market town
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Robson Green has been a regular fixture on our screens for decades, starring in hit shows such as Grantchester but away from the spotlight, the 59-year-old actor enjoys a quiet life in a charming market town
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The A-listers who once starred in Catherine Cookson dramas - from Catherine Zeta Jones to Sean Bean
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Many famous faces once appeared in Catherine Cookson dramas before going onto achieve huge TV and film stardom
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'Robson Green effect': Northumberland accommodation sees booking boost after series two of Weekend Escapes
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The Hexham-born actor's new series has shone a spotlight on a series of unique and unusual Northumberland accommodation providers
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Robson Green ended up in hospital after eating wild mushrooms he reveals in his Weekend Escapes BBC show
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Robson mistook 'imposter' mushrooms for wild mushrooms - leading to a trip to the hospital.
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Denise Welch says it's 'lovely to reconnect' with old pal Robson Green ahead of Weekend Escapes episode
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Thursday's episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes sees the Hexham-born actor take old friend Denise Welch on a getaway to Allendale
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes returns featuring artist's stunning 'last minute' sand art
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Claire Eason has revealed she just had a matter of hours to prepare for filming with Robson Green and Kevin Whately, as they created a work of sand art on Alnmouth Beach in the return of his popular travel show
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes returning with more 'hidden gems' in the North East
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The 15-part series returns on New Year's Day, with Robson, his family, and famous friends aiming to provide a 'comfort blanket for the soul'
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Date confirmed for series two of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes makes its eagerly-anticipated return to TV screens on New Year's Day
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Full list of nominees as flying school, cooking classes, and Spanish museum all up for 2023 North East Tourism Awards
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The winners of the North East Tourism Awards are expected to be announced in spring 2024
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Robson Green 'devastated' by Sycamore Gap felling after filming BBC show at landmark
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TV star Robson Green has spoken out about the felling of Sycamore Gap in an emotional Instagram post
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Grantchester's Robson Green pens 'emotional' Instagram post on ITV drama after co-star's exit
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Grantchester actor Robson Green has spoken out on Instagram ahead of the new series of the hit ITV drama
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Robson Green breaks Grantchester silence for emotional Instagram response to Tom Brittney exit
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Grantchester actor Robson Green has spoken out on Instagram after co-star Tom Brittney quit the ITV drama
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Grantchester's Robson Green to get new sidekick as Tom Brittney quits and Hollyoaks star joins cast
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There will be a cast shake-up for the new series of Grantchester, as a new star comes in to join Robson Green on the ITV show
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Robson Green heads to Northumberland nature reserve for second series of Weekend Escapes
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Robson and a film crew took a trip to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley reserve and Wildlife Discovery Centre
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Robson Green among first visitors to new 'hidden gem' Northumberland glamping roundhouses
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The Roundhouses have been designed to pay homage to life in the Breamish Valley more than two millennia ago
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Robson Green films in Weardale Valley ahead of second series of Weekend Escapes
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Robson was joined by actor Lee Ingleby to discover the delights of one of the Durham Dales
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Robson Green's BBC show Weekend Escapes confirmed for second series with Shola Ameobi among guests
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Robson Green's Weekend Escapes has ben commissioned for a seconds series by the BBC with guests including Shola Ameobi
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Robson Green celebrates with Sam Fender at St James' Park as Newcastle beat Manchester United
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Sam Fender and Robson Green were both in the crowd at St James' Park to see Newcastle beat Manchester United
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North East Today: Seaside town is 'best place to live in the North'; teens terrorised Metro passengers
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Robson Green wins Outstanding Contribution at North East England Tourism Awards
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The Hexham-born presenter was commended for his efforts to champion the region through his programmes, including the most recent Weekend Escapes
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TV Awards honour Robson Green as a champion of the North East
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Annual RTS Awards announce 'Outstanding Contribution Award' for TV star while other winners on Saturday night include Vera; Angels of the North and a documentary hosted by Sam Fender
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Si King opens up about mental health 'struggles' on Robson Green's BBC series
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The Hairy Biker talked to his old friend about how he 'switches off' as the pair explored Northumberland in the final episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
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Robson Green and Si King visit Chillingham in finale of 'life-affirming' BBC series
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Si shared why he loves the North East 'more than anywhere else in the world' as the pair toured Northumberland before Robson took on a daring challenge
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Northumberland hillfort safari gets big booking boost from Robson Green TV show
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Robson Green described the hillforts in Ingram Valley as some of the best-preserved in Europe
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