Granchester star Robson Green has just finished three weeks filming along the Jurassic Coast from Studland to Lyme Regis in Dorset for a new eight part TV series which is expected to be broadcast in autumn 2025.
Robson was spotted in Swanage, Studland, Durlston, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge and Lulworth on several occasions while filming for the programme World’s Most Amazing Walks, which has been commissioned by UKTV and BBC Select.
Robson Green with Rhino Boy Chris Green and a T Rex during the Jurassic Express half marathon
On location in Durlston Country Park
Robson was on location in Durlston Country Park on Saturday 15th March 2025 when runners in the Jurassic Express half marathon passed through, and was happy to pose with several competitors – including an inflatable dinosaur and a rhino!
While he has made three seasons of walking programmes for the BBC since the Covid lockdown – Weekend Escapes – they have all been set in North East England or the Scottish Borders.
Although he has filmed one-off TV programmes on fishing and wild swimming in Dorset before, this is the first time he has walked the Jurassic Coast and says he was stunned by its beauty.
The BBC Select film crew capture Robson Green on the Kimmeridge leg of his walk
Secret coves of Dorset
Robson Green said:
“We are shaped by the landscapes around us, and each episode of World’s Most Amazing Walks will be a journey of discovery that winds its way through time, culture and nature.
“I have spent the last few weeks in Dorset on a journey of discovery through time and history for the BBC on a series that reminds us all of how important it is to preserve our heritage and the past.
“The idea is that I go on a series of unforgettable adventures along some of the world’s most awe-inspiring trails, sharing my passion for walking and meeting locals, other walkers, historians, wildlife experts and geologists along the way.
“I’ll also get to experience the rocky valleys of Poland’s Eagle’s Nest Trail, the ancient pilgrim route of the Santiago di Compostela in Spain, as well as the secret coves of the Jurassic Coast – I can’t wait to get to know all of these stunning parts of the world with the soles of my feet.”
Starting a journey along the Jurassic Coast, a walk which will be shown on TV in autumn 2025
Heading for the Douro Valley
Filming in Dorset finished in early April 2025 and Robson is now off to Spain and to the Douro Valley in Portugal, followed by the Great Glen in Scotland and Hadrian’s Wall.
World’s Most Amazing Walks will continue to film through spring 2025 and will air in the UK on U And Yesterday and free streaming service U later this year.
BBC Select, owned and run by BBC Studios, is a premium ad-free, streaming service which will put out Robson’s travel documentary to audiences in the USA, Canada and elsewhere in the world on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Roku.
Robson joined in an art class when he reached Corfe Castle
Distinctive setting for TV and film
A spokesperson for Dorset Council said:
“The presence of TV crews filming all over Dorset has become more and more common, as we continue to attract productions seeking a distinctive setting for a range of documentaries and dramas.
“Our unspoilt countryside and dramatic coastline are increasingly serving as the backdrop for films and TV programmes, offering a stunning environment that truly brings scripts to life.
“This kind of publicity for Swanage, Purbeck and the whole of the Jurassic Coast is very welcome and we are sure that it will result in many people choosing to come here to experience it for themselves after seeing it on TV.”
Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes, here with comedian Rosie Jones, has become a firm TV favourite on the BBC
A passion for walking
Jack Rampling, executive producer for BBC Studios, said:
“Walking remains one of the most popular pastimes in the UK and worldwide – so we are very excited to be working with Robson, U And Yesterday and BBC Select to celebrate the joy of the hike over eight breathtaking episodes.
“The BBC’s international audiences consistently look to us for fresh and insightful views of our world and its stories, and this thrilling series with Robson Green will be a brilliant addition to BBC Select’s highly successful documentary catalogue.”
And Helen Nightingale, for UKTV, said:
“With his love of the outdoors and nature, and passion for walking, Robson is the perfect guide to take viewers along these iconic trails through incredible landscapes.
“We know that viewers love escaping on an outdoor adventure, and we’re delighted to welcome Robson to the growing roster of beloved stars who are bringing their passions to the screen.”
Robson Green’s latest television persona is Detective Inspector Geordie Keating in Grantchester
From Casualty to Grantchester
Robson Green’s first major TV role was as hospital porter Jimmy Powell in BBC drama series Casualty in 1989.
He then made his name as Fusilier Dave Tucker in the ITV military drama series Soldier Soldier, between 1991 and 1995, also recording three number one singles with his costar Jerome Flynn.
He currently plays Detective Inspector Geordie Keating on ITV’s Grantchester, which will start its tenth season in June 2025, and has also fronted documentaries such as Extreme Fishing, Weekend Walks, and Tales from Northumberland.
Further information
- Details on when and where the new show will be broadcast have yet to be confirmed however a previous TV series Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
