Escape to the Country
TV-PG
7.4
2002
Reality
The property show that helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.
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Episode 38 : Welsh Borders
March. 29,2022
In the Welsh Borders, Jules Hudson is the local with the lowdown, helping a retired colonel and his wife with their property shopping requirements. Jules also meets up with a group of local ramblers to discuss the correct etiquette when walking in the great British countryside.
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Episode 36 : Shropshire
March. 22,2022
Chris Bavin and today’s couple marvel at Shropshire’s stunning countryside in between checking out some tempting homes from the county’s property market. Taking time away from the house search, Chris’s taste buds are in for a treat when he meets a local chef who uses seasonal local food, much of which he forages for himself.
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Episode 35 : Wye Valley
March. 21,2022
The beautiful Wye Valley may not be too far from Bristol, where today’s couple are from, but it’s a whole world away in terms of lifestyle. Steve Brown has some tempting properties up his sleeve, and during some downtime all three manage to unwind and enjoy the scenery with a leisurely canoe ride on the River Wye itself.
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Episode 34 : Buckinghamshire
March. 16,2022
Leafy Buckinghamshire is Sonali Shah’s destination today, where she’s helping a London couple search for their dream countryside home. Sticking to bricks and mortar, Sonali also visits the county’s last independent brick maker and finds out how to make them, but soon discovers it’s not as easy as it looks.
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Episode 32 : The Cotswolds
March. 08,2022
Alistair Appleton shows off the Cotswolds in all its glory to a couple who want a complete change of lifestyle. Moving from Edinburgh, they have a budget of over £1 million to spend on their new dream home. Alistair also visits a farm that has adopted bygone methods to grow sustainable and environmentally friendly crops.
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Episode 31 : West Yorkshire
March. 07,2022
With their current townhouse bursting at the seams, today’s couple - along with their five children and two dogs - need Ginny Buckley's help to find a large rural property. In West Yorkshire, they get the local lowdown from both Ginny and her mum Maggie. Having grown up in the area, Ginny also finds out what it is to be a proud Yorkshire person.
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Episode 29 : Perth and Kinross
February. 28,2022
Alistair Appleton is in his element today as he visits the spectacular Perth and Kinross countryside, on a mission to help a young couple from Edinburgh realise their dream of a new lifestyle in a rural home. Aside from property, a visit to the coast to learn about one of the world’s most advanced wind turbines leaves Alistair full of hope about the future of the UK’s renewable energy.
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Episode 28 : Devon
February. 22,2022
A dog-friendly garden is a top priority today for Nicki Chapman’s buyer in Devon, who has £350,000 to spend on a new home for her and her much-loved pet pooch. After the house tours are over, Nicki visits a charity that gives city children an opportunity to experience the muck and magic of life on a farm.
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Episode 27 : North Norfolk
February. 21,2022
Creating a luxury holiday let business is just as important as finding a new family home for today's couple. They want to relocate to rural north Norfolk, and Jules Hudson is there to open doors for them.
A familiar face also welcomes Jules aboard her fishing boat for an impromptu lesson on how to dress a crab.
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Episode 26 : Somerset
February. 15,2022
Briony May Williams is on her home turf in Somerset as she helps a couple with a budget of £500k who are looking to swap their narrow boat for a more traditional house on terra firma. Briony also visits a market garden initiative that operates alongside a hostel for the homeless and rural rough sleepers.
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Episode 25 : Cornwall
February. 14,2022
Having spent many happy family holidays in Cornwall, a couple from Hertfordshire now want to make England’s most south-westerly county their permanent home, and Steve Brown is just the man to help them realise their dream. The trio also meet a local ceramicist and take part in an Escape to the Country pottery throwdown.
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Episode 24 : North Yorkshire
February. 08,2022
Having fallen head over heels in love with North Yorkshire, a retired teacher and her pet bunny Gary need Nicki Chapman’s help with finding a new home for £450,000, a starting point from which to fully explore this beautiful country. Sausages are on the menu too, as Nicki helps to make and then taste a vegan banger.
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Episode 23 : East Midlands
February. 07,2022
Three generations of one family want to move to the East Midlands, and the task of finding a new home for them all has fallen on Mum, Grandma and Ginny Buckley. Away from houses, Ginny meets a volunteer group helping to restore the area’s local canals and their footpaths so that wildlife can thrive and the public can enjoy a safer stroll.
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Episode 22 : Norfolk & Suffolk Borders
February. 01,2022
A move to Norfolk or Suffolk has been a long time in the making for a couple from Middlesex, and Jules Hudson is just the man to help make their dream come true for their £400,000 budget. Aside from property, Jules pays a visit to a new 400-acre wildlife sanctuary and is impressed to see just how quickly Mother Nature can thrive if given the opportunity.
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Episode 21 : Monmouthshire
January. 31,2022
A young couple from London have £325,000 to spend on a new rural home, and it’s Sonali Shah who is leading the search in the Monmouthshire countryside. Sonali takes her buyers to visit a market garden using a novel ‘no dig’ growing method that aims to preserve the soil with a lot less backbreaking work!
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Episode 20 : Devon
January. 25,2022
There are some impressive properties on offer in Devon today as Nicki Chapman helps a couple from London to figure out what they do and don’t want from their new life in the country. On a break from the house search, Nicki visits a workshop where traditional sign-writing skills are being kept alive.
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Episode 19 : Lincolnshire
January. 24,2022
A desire to move closer to family and the need for a new single-storey home is fuelling today’s buyers to make the move from Birmingham to the Lincolnshire countryside. Jules Hudson is there to help the couple navigate the property market in the county, where he also finds out what a difference nearly 60 years has made in tractor technology.
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Episode 17 : Welsh Marches
December. 14,2021
There’s a sense of urgency today in the Welsh Marches as Sonali Shah helps a couple who have already sold their old house to find a new one with enough land to be self-sufficient. Together they visit a community project where locals get to take home and enjoy the vegetables and fruits of their labour.
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Episode 16 : Wiltshire
December. 07,2021
The focus is on Wiltshire today as Jonnie Irwin helps a couple from London make a life-changing move to this beautiful county. Jonnie also meets a group of bicycling enthusiasts, joining them on a ride through the fascinating Longleat Estate.
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Episode 15 : Oxfordshire
December. 06,2021
A globetrotting couple have decided to move back home for good, and Nicki Chapman lends a hand as they try to find a new address in Oxfordshire’s lovely countryside for their £650k budget. Nicki also discovers how and why the county is leading the way with the recycling of its food waste.
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Episode 14 : Pembrokeshire
November. 30,2021
Alistair Appleton shows today's buyer around Pembrokeshire. Whilst in the Welsh county, Alistair takes time out to test the therapeutic benefits of a dip in the cold sea, wearing nothing warmer than his swimming trunks.
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Episode 12 : Perth & Kinross
November. 23,2021
Jules Hudson unearths some excellent and innovative property choices in the magical landscape of Perth and Kinross for his buyer’s budget of £210,000. Jules also gets to mess about in a boat on the king of Scotland’s rivers, the magnificent Tay, where he learns about the efforts being made to conserve its salmon population.
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Episode 11 : West Country
November. 22,2021
There are two counties for the price of one today as Nicki Chapman visits Somerset and Dorset with a buyer from London who is in search of a new life and a new home in the countryside for her £800k budget. Whilst in the area, Nicki also visits the town of Frome to learn how a fridge (yes, a fridge!) is helping to bring the local community together.
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Episode 10 : North Yorkshire
November. 16,2021
A huge kitchen is a big priority for Steve Brown’s couple today as they take in the sights and sounds of the exceptional North Yorkshire countryside. Away from property shopping, Steve meets a group of men in a shed to learn about a scheme that helps their mental and physical health.
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Episode 8 : Shropshire
November. 01,2021
A first-time buyer has decided to leave the home where she grew up in the outskirts of Birmingham for a new one in the nearby Shropshire countryside. Nicki Chapman shows her what the stunning county has to offer and helps out by pulling pints for the locals at a community-owned pub.
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Episode 7 : Derbyshire
October. 26,2021
Jonnie Irwin takes in the delights of Derbyshire with a couple from Leeds who want to see a range of rural properties with all the trimmings. Jonnie takes time out to visit a repair cafe where, over a coffee and slice of cake, environmentally minded customers can take household items to be mended instead of thrown away.
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Episode 6 : Hampshire
October. 25,2021
A new house in the Hampshire countryside is needed for a young couple and their two dogs, and Sonali Shah is on hand to show them the best property the county has to offer for their £500k budget. Whilst there, Sonali visits a contemporary and stylish family home and discovers why its energy bills are virtually nonexistent.
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Episode 3 : Northamptonshire
October. 04,2021
Having recently returned from Bermuda, today’s couple are bracing themselves for an exploration of Northamptonshire’s property, people and places, guided by Steve Brown. Steve also meets a social media influencer and a local food producer, some of whose secret spicy recipes were handed down by her grandmother.
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Episode 2 : Argyll & Bute
September. 28,2021
A couple from the Surrey town of Epsom enjoy the spectacular landscape in Argyll and Bute as Nicki Chapman provides them with some expert property advice. For their budget of £600,000 they want a house with views that just keep on giving. Nicki also takes to the water on Loch Lomond, meeting a family who have owned and lived on an island for 70 years.
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Seasons
Season 23
A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. The current presenting team is Alistair Appleton, Nicki Chapman, Jules Hudson, Sonali Shah, Jonnie Irwin, Margherita Taylor, Ginny Buckley, and Steve Brown. Former presenters include Catherine Gee, Aled Jones, Denise Nurse, Nick Page, and Melissa Porter.
Season 22
Series 22 saw the expansion of the presenting team again, with former Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Briony May Williams join alongside consumer affairs presenter Chris Bavin.
Season 17
Veteran TV presenter Margherita Taylor joined the presenting team during the programme's 17th series.
Season 15
The 15th series saw the final appearance of Denise Nurse, following 8 years on the presenting team.
Season 14
Series 14 marks Sonali Shah's first appearance as part of the programme's presenting team.
Season 10
The 10th series saw Welsh singer and radio presenter Aled Jones join the show, as well as the first appearances of longstanding 'Escape To The Country' presenters Nicki Chapman and Jonnie Irwin.
Season 6
Series 6 is the final series where original 'Escape To The Country' presenter Catherine Gee appeared.
Season 5
Series 5 saw the introduction of longstanding 'Escape To The Country' presenters Alistair Appleton and Jules Hudson alongside fellow presenter Melissa Porter.
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