Comedy which follows the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a misfit rambling club.

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Episode 3

3/3 On the annual trip to the south coast, Bob and Christine's rivalry comes to a head.

Thu 26 Apr 2012 02:40 BBC Four

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  • The Great Outdoors on the BBC Comedy Blog

    The Great Outdoors on the BBC Comedy Blog

    "So there are these characters and they are all in a walking club."

    Writer Kevin Cecil talks about the creation of The Great Outdoors.

    BBC Comedy Blog: Pitching a show about walking
  • Behind The Scenes With...The She-Wee

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    Ruth Jones explains the concept of a She-Wee in this behind the scenes video.

    Watch Behind The Scenes With...The Actors
  • Episode 2 Clip

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    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.

    Watch a clip from episode 3
  • About The Great Outdoors

    About The Great Outdoors

    Brand new comedy which follows the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a misfit rambling club.

    Club organiser Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

    Bob’s teenage daughter Hazel is mortified at the arrival of geeky Victor from her school and married businesswoman Sophie is looking for a way out from her freeloading husband Joe.

    Starring Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) and Mark Heap (Lark Rise to Candleford).

  • BBC TV Blog: Can rambling ever be cool?

    BBC TV Blog: Can rambling ever be cool?

    Kevin Cecil, co-writer of The Great Outdoors, discusses how a shared enjoyment of rambling led him to create the show along with fellow writer Andy Riley.

    Read Kevin's blog post at the BBC TV blog
  • Behind The Scenes With...The Angry Cyclist

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    Writer Andy Riley takes on the role of "Angry Cyclist."

    Watch Behind The Scenes With...The Writers
  • Adam Buxton's Countryman

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    Marvel at the wonders of the natural world with Monty Buggershop-Hooty, author of Cooking With A Top Hat and Wilderness Ponce.

    From bbc.co.uk/comedy

    Watch more Adam Buxton videos here

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