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The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)
The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Four
  • 2010
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

Three-part comedy series following the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a group of ramblers. Stars Mark Heap and Ruth Jones. Stars Mark Heap, Ruth Jones, Steve Edge, Katherine Parkinson, Stephen Wight and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

There's fury on the footpaths as the walking club splits in two.

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Further details

The Great Outdoors. Christine (Ruth Jones). Copyright: BBC / Tidy Productions

Bob's life is collapsing on all fronts: redundancy looms, and Christine is ready to revolt and replace him as walk leader. Even his best friend Tom is slipping away from him, drawn irresistibly toward the hi-tech-fibre-clad charms of Christine. When Bob and Christine realise they can't share the same path any more, Tom must choose between them. Bob finally snaps under the strain and goes missing, and they've all got to work together to find him.

Meanwhile, Sophie confronts Joe about his ruinous overspending, Tom hopes to discover Roman treasure with his metal detector "just like that bloke on the news who was on the sick", and teenage Hazel's big secret is out. She's been spotted rambling with her Dad's club by her cooler mates, when she said she was doing work experience at a major fashion house. How will she face her friends now? And will she finally kiss Victor?

Christine's past is revealed; there's a fight with a giant ice cream; and Tom steals a bike as the adventure in sensible footwear reaches its thrilling climax.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mark Heap Bob
Ruth Jones Christine
Steve Edge Tom
Katherine Parkinson Sophie
Stephen Wight Joe
Joe Tracini Victor
Gwyneth Keyworth Hazel
Guest cast
Joe Beech Boy on Bike
Writing team
Kevin Cecil Writer
Andy Riley Writer
Production team
Catherine Morshead Director
Alex Walsh-Taylor Producer
David Peet Executive Producer
Paul Schlesinger Executive Producer
Anthony Boys Editor
Patrick Bill Production Designer
Mark Thomas Composer

Videos

Gold!

Tom's metal detector finds a gold cup.

Featuring: Steve Edge (Tom) & Mark Heap (Bob).

Little poos of goodness

Christine has made a tasty new snack for everyone.

Featuring: Steve Edge (Tom), Mark Heap (Bob) & Ruth Jones (Christine).

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