The Great Outdoors (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, The Great Outdoors is a comedy and documentary series.
What it’s about. The Great Outdoors was a British television sitcom. The show follows the friendships of a misfit rambling club in Southern England in which patronising group-leader Bob becomes embroiled in a battle of wills against new arrival and deputy group-leader Christine, who is determined that things should be done her way. She previously lived and rambled in Barnstaple and appears to perhaps be autistic and have an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. The show comprised three episodes, first airing on Wednesdays between 28 July and 12 August 2010 on BBC Four.
Who’s in it. The Great Outdoors stars Ruth Jones as Christine, Katherine Parkinson as Sophie, Mike Walling and Steve Edge as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Great Outdoors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Outdoors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Outdoors tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Outdoors (2010)?
- In GB, The Great Outdoors is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Outdoors worth watching?
- The Great Outdoors holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Outdoors?
- The Great Outdoors stars Ruth Jones, Katherine Parkinson, Mike Walling, Steve Edge and Mark Heap.
- When was The Great Outdoors released?
- The Great Outdoors was released in 2010.