Episode list

Robson Green travels across Northumberland to learn how it has helped shape contemporary Britain. He spends 24 hours with the wildlife rangers on the Farne Islands.

Robson Green explores his home county of Northumberland, where he finds a sense of space in the little populated county in England. He stays in one of only 9 Bothies, a type of cabin retreat open to all, a refuge for walkers. They were founded in 1965 and they were often old farmers' houses. Miles away from the nearest town, he could see the wonder of the Northumberland sky.

The actor travels along an idyllic stretch of coastline to find out how Northumberland's past shaped modern Britain. He also follows the 'Pilgrims' Way' walking route to Lindisfarne, goes swimming with grey seals at the Farne Islands, and learns how Bamburgh Castle was once the stronghold of the ancient kings of Northumbria.

Robson learns about the Middle Ages battles that took place in Northumberland. He travels to the northern part of the county, to Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

In a family affair, Robson is joined by his uncle and nephew on his mission to try new activities in the great outdoors, including bird-watching and gliding.

Robson Green travels along the river Tyne, visiting a salmon hatchery, learning about the revival of the osprey population, 19th century illustrations along the river by Thomas Bewick and rowing competitions.

Robson Green learns about Northumberland's coastal garden at Howick House and culinary heritage by visiting a Kipper processing plant and a pub run by a mother and daughter from Herefordshire in the south of England.

Robson Green rounds off his journey by visiting three landmarks that have played a key role in Northumbrian and British history. He begins at Hadrian's Wall, where he camps overnight and learns how the Romans transformed the nation's culture, before moving on to Kielder Water, the biggest man-made lake in northern Europe. Robson's final stop is his home town of Hexham, where he learns about the turbulent past of Hexham Abbey and discovers the secrets of its Anglo-Saxon crypts.