Robson Green: Relationships, Career, and Personal Life

Robson Green has been a familiar face on British television for decades, but his personal life has often stayed out of the spotlight. Here’s a fact-checked look at his marriages, children, current relationship, and what’s next for the Grantchester star.

Born: 18 December 1964 · Occupation: Actor, singer-songwriter, television presenter · Known for: Grantchester, Touching Evil · Siblings: 2 sisters

Six key facts about Robson Green, one pattern: his public life is well‑documented, while his private life stays largely guarded.

Is Robson Green in a relationship?

Who is Robson Green’s new relationship?

• Green has lived with partner Zoila Short since April 2016, per his official biography (The Robson Green Website).
• He has stated publicly that he will not marry again after two divorces (Mirror (UK daily newspaper)).
• Entertainment Daily reports that Zoila Short is the mother of two from a previous relationship (Entertainment Daily (celebrity news site)).

Bottom line: Green is in a committed relationship with Zoila Short and has no plans to marry again.

Is Robson Green still married?

How many wives has Robson Green had?

• He has been married twice. First to occupational therapist Alison Ogilvie on 22 June 1991; they divorced in 1999 (The Robson Green Website (official biography)).
• Second marriage to Vanya Seager on 10 March 2001; they separated on 30 October 2011 and divorced on 29 October 2013 (The Robson Green Website (official biography)).

Why did Robson Green split from his wife?

• No official public reason has been given for either divorce. Media reports cite irreconcilable differences.
• In the separation statement for the second marriage, Green and Seager said the marriage had “irretrievably broken down” (Wikipedia (user-contributed encyclopedia)).

Why did Robson Green split from his wife?

Beyond the Wikipedia entry noting an “irretrievably broken down” statement, no further details have emerged. Green has not discussed the reasons publicly. The pattern: he prefers to keep his personal history private.

What this means: fans and media are left to infer from the timing — both marriages ended after eight‑year runs.

Where does Robson Green live now?

• Green resides in Northumberland, England, near his birthplace of Hexham (Wales Online (Welsh news outlet)).
• He shares a home with partner Zoila Short in the rural north of England.

The trade‑off: living away from London keeps Green grounded but limits his proximity to the main TV industry hub.

How many children does Robson Green have?

Who is Taylor Robson Green?

• Green has one confirmed child: a son named Taylor Robson Green, born on 29 April 2000 (The Robson Green Website (official biography)). Taylor is from his second marriage to Vanya Seager.
• Entertainment Daily reports that partner Zoila Short has two children, but Green’s own children beyond Taylor are not confirmed (Entertainment Daily (celebrity news site)).

Why this matters: the actor’s family life centers on his son Taylor and his partner’s children, but his biological family tree is small.

For Robson Green, the pattern is clear: he values stability with Zoila Short but remains wary of formal commitment, preferring to focus on family and career without another public divorce. For fans of Grantchester, the approaching end of the series closes a decade‑long chapter, but Green’s music and presenter work suggest his public presence will continue.

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