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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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
Further details
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The freakishly over-organised Christine is now deputy leader of the Mid-Bucks Walking Club. Bob thinks he can handle this threat to his authority, saying: "She's Amanda Holden, she's Nick Clegg, she's the white-haired woman who used to sit next to Alan Sugar. We all know where the power really lies." But soon Christine is winning the hearts and minds of the group; especially Bob's best friend, Tom.
Meanwhile, stressed businesswoman Sophie makes a desperate leap on Victor, the 17-year-old geek. It's very important that her husband, Joe, doesn't find out about this or Victor may never see 18. Bob's daughter, Hazel, must help him cover it up by any means necessary.
On top of all this, the group must face down the rambler's worst enemy; a farmer who keeps blocking public rights of way. Will this make allies of Bob and Christine, or will it all end up in a big fight in a field? With the unpredictable Tom around, either - or both - might happen.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 4th August 2010
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Mark Heap | Bob |
Ruth Jones | Christine |
Steve Edge | Tom |
Katherine Parkinson | Sophie |
Stephen Wight | Joe |
Joe Tracini | Victor |
Gwyneth Keyworth | Hazel |
Tim McMullan | Farmer |
Lizzie Roper | Farmer's Wife |
Kevin Cecil | Writer |
Andy Riley | Writer |
Catherine Morshead | Director |
Alex Walsh-Taylor | Producer |
David Peet | Executive Producer |
Paul Schlesinger | Executive Producer |
Lucien Clayton | Editor |
Patrick Bill | Production Designer |
Mark Thomas | Composer |
Video
Girlie Chat
Sophie is pleased that Christine has joined the rambling club to double the amount of adult female participants. However, after an attempt at a girlie chat, Sophie realises it may not have been such a good thing.
Featuring: Ruth Jones (Christine) & Katherine Parkinson (Sophie).