Ross makes a travelogue – directed by Twitter

Ross Noble is to make a travelogue series using Twitter to determine his path.

Digital channel Dave has commissioned six hour-long episodes of Ross Noble Freewheeling – in which the comic will use social media to decide where to go and what to see.

UKTV commissioning editor, Richard Watsham said: ‘Ross Noble is the ultimate comic improviser but even so it’s a brave thing to do to put yourself in the hands of the fans and take whatever is thrown at you.

‘This format absolutely plays to his strengths however and I’m confident that the combination of innovation and humour with a really modern feel will appeal to a broad audience.’

Publicity from production company North One Television, said: ‘Ross Noble Freewheeling is a very modern comedy documentary that avoids well-trodden paths and traditional travel show fodder.

‘If he has to go to a tourist attraction, Noble is more likely to be found hanging around by the bins than enjoying the view. He’s more likely to be found doing a best man speech for a couple he’s never met or trying to convince a group of teenage goths to get a spray tan.’

Noble said: ‘I can’t promise this programme will be either insightful or that revealing but it’s definitely a programme.’

Executive producer John Quinn added: ‘This is the perfect vehicle for Ross – a journey where anything could happen next completely reflects his free-form comedy.’

This is not the first time Noble has made a travelogue. He made Ross Noble Goes Global for Radio 4 in 2002 and 2003, in which he met locals before performing stand-up gigs around the world.

Ross Noble Freewheeling will air on Dave in the autumn.

Published: 22 Feb 2013