Queen of the Jungle 2022 and Sunderland football Jill Scott to appear in new BBC series Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes following I'm a Celeb... win
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Lioness Jill, who’s been hailed as a national treasure after winning this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me of Here with a huge majority of the public vote, will appear in Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
Set in the North East, against the backdrop of some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, this new BBC series will see Robson, along with family and some famous friends, taking the roads less travelled and appreciating a slower pace of life.
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The series will host an impressive roster of on-screen talent and Robson’s friends, including:
*Jill Scott
*Former Dragon and businesswoman Sara Davies
*Journalist and presenter Steph McGovern
*Hit podcaster and talk show co-host Rosie Ramsey
*Former footballer Les Ferdinand
*Comedian Lee Ridley (AKA Lost Voice Guy), plus many more
Taking viewers into the heart of the North East, the programme will showcase the region’s natural beauty and the important role it plays in relieving stress and supporting our mental health.
Across the series, viewers will see Robson journey on an old steam train, spend a night in a hammock, sketch with local artists, and cycle along the coast and castle route, which stretches from Newcastle to Edinburgh.
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Robson Green, Director at North East-based Rivers Meet Productions, said: “I’m thrilled to be starring in and co-producing this fantastic new series for BBC Two.
"The North East holds a special place in my heart and I’m excited to showcase the best it has to offer.
"We are strongly committed to supporting the incredible local talent in this beautiful region, and creating this programme gave us the opportunity to do both.”
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Hide AdBBC Commissioning Editor, Helen Munson, said: “I’m delighted to be working with Robson and the team on this joyful new show which showcases brilliant talent, both off screen and on screen, against the backdrop of the beautiful North East coastline and countryside.
"Robson is a fantastic ambassador for the North East and is a firm favourite with our audiences.”