The Great Outdoors Ep 2/3

BBC Four · Comedy · 04 Aug 2010 · by: BBC

Tensions are rising among the hedgerows of southern England, as BBC Four's new comedy following the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a misfit rambling club, written by Andy Riley and Kevin Cecil, continues.

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.

Christine is played by Ruth Jones, Bob by Mark Heap, Tom by Steve Edge (Phoenix Nights), Sophie by Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd), Victor by Joe Tracini, Joe by Steve Wight and Hazel by Gwyneth Keyworth.

The Great Outdoors is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat 108, Freeview 50, Sky 143 and Virgin 108.