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Escape to the Country (2002 – ...)

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Escape to the Country — Series 22

55 episodes · Sep 27, 2021

Season two brings a fresh face to the screen as we welcome Briony May Williams, beloved from her time on The Great British Bake Off, to our presenting lineup. Joining forces with experienced consumer champion Chris Bavin, this season promises an even more dynamic and insightful exploration of the issues that matter most to viewers.

1. Derbyshire
Sep 27, 2021 · 45m

Trading the familiar chime of London's Bow bells for the gentle clatter of cowbells, a couple embarks on a new chapter. With guidance from Jules Hudson, they navigate a £500,000 budget to find a home nestled in the Derbyshire countryside – …

2. Argyll & Bute
Sep 28, 2021 · 45m

From the town of Epsom in Surrey, a couple savors the breathtaking scenery of Argyll and Bute, guided by property expert Nicki Chapman. They've set a budget of £600,000 and are searching for a home with views that stretch endlessly. Nicki …

3. Northamptonshire
Oct 4, 2021 · 45m

Fresh from Bermuda, today's pair prepare to delve into the character of Northamptonshire – its properties, its inhabitants, and its landscapes – with expert guidance from Steve Brown. He also encounters a social media personality and a loca…

4. Wiltshire
Oct 5, 2021 · 45m

Two rucksacks hold everything they own, a testament to six years spent traversing the world. Now, with £325,000 saved, this couple seeks a home in the Wiltshire countryside, and Alistair Appleton is their guide to the county's charms. He al…

5. Suffolk
Oct 11, 2021 · 45m

A Tewkesbury resident, eager to be nearer to her new grandson, enlists Jules Hudson's expertise in finding a home for £450,000 in the Suffolk countryside. As spring unfolds, painting the landscape with bluebells, Jules visits a care farm – …

6. Hampshire
Oct 25, 2021 · 45m

A young couple with two dogs are seeking a new home in the Hampshire countryside, and Sonali Shah is prepared to guide them to the finest properties available within their £500,000 budget. During their search, Sonali visits a contemporary f…

7. Derbyshire
Oct 26, 2021 · 45m

Jonnie Irwin explores the charms of Derbyshire with a couple from Leeds, who are hoping to find a property in the countryside complete with all the desired features. During their visit, Jonnie pauses at a repair cafe, where environmentally …

8. Shropshire
Nov 1, 2021 · 45m

Leaving the familiar landscape of her Birmingham childhood behind, Nicki Chapman accompanies a first-time homebuyer on a journey to the Shropshire countryside. She unveils the region's hidden charms, offering practical assistance and a tast…

9. Norfolk
Nov 15, 2021 · 45m

Jules Hudson faces a challenge: three generations of a family seeking a new life in the Norfolk countryside. Their budget is £800,000, earmarked for a four-bedroom house with a self-contained apartment for the grandmother, and ample land – …

10. North Yorkshire
Nov 16, 2021 · 45m

For Steve Brown and his partner, a spacious kitchen ranks high among their priorities as they immerse themselves in the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside. Stepping away from house hunting, Steve visits a shed where he meets a group …

11. West Country
Nov 22, 2021 · 45m

Today offers a glimpse of two counties for the price of one, as Nicki Chapman explores Somerset and Dorset with a London buyer seeking a fresh start and a countryside home, all within an £800,000 budget. During her visit, Nicki also journey…

12. Perth & Kinross
Nov 23, 2021 · 45m

For a buyer's budget of £210,000, Jules Hudson discovers a selection of remarkable and forward-thinking properties within the captivating region of Perth and Kinross. His exploration also includes time spent on the River Tay, Scotland’s pr…

13. Cornwall
Nov 29, 2021 · 45m

Having spent a quarter of a century in America, the couple are now returning to Britain, choosing Cornwall as the place to call home. Sonali Shah will guide them through some of the finest properties currently on the market, all within thei…

14. Pembrokeshire
Nov 30, 2021 · 45m

Alistair Appleton is currently guiding prospective homeowners through the landscapes of Pembrokeshire. During his visit to the Welsh county, he makes a point of experiencing the restorative power of the ocean with a bracing swim, clad only …

15. Oxfordshire
Dec 6, 2021 · 45m

After years of traveling the world, a couple has resolved to settle back in their native land. Nicki Chapman assists them in their search for a home in Oxfordshire’s picturesque countryside, a property budgeted at £650,000. During her work …

16. Wiltshire
Dec 7, 2021 · 45m

Today, Jonnie Irwin turns his attention to Wiltshire, where he assists a couple from London in embarking on a life-altering relocation to this picturesque county. Irwin also connects with a vibrant community of cycling aficionados, sharing…

17. Welsh Marches
Dec 14, 2021 · 45m

A palpable sense of urgency permeates the Welsh Marches as Sonali Shah assists a couple who have already sold their former home in their search for a new one – a place offering ample land for self-sufficiency. Their journey leads them to a …

18. Norfolk
Jan 17, 2022 · 45m

In Norfolk, Alistair Appleton assists an opera singer and her husband in their search for a home—a place with ample room for intimate concerts and a garden expansive enough for a couple of pigs. While exploring the county, Appleton also enc…

19. Lincolnshire
Jan 24, 2022 · 45m

Driven by a longing for familial proximity and the desire for a new, detached house, more and more buyers are relocating from Birmingham to the Lincolnshire countryside. Property expert Jules Hudson guides a couple through the county's hous…

20. Devon
Jan 25, 2022 · 45m

Devon presents a wealth of appealing qualities, as Nicki Chapman guides a couple from London in defining their aspirations for a new life in the countryside. Taking a pause from their house hunt, Nicki visits a workshop where the time-honor…

21. Monmouthshire
Jan 31, 2022 · 45m

A couple from London, with a budget of £325,000 for a new home in the countryside, are being guided by Sonali Shah through the landscapes of Monmouthshire. She leads them to a market garden employing an innovative 'no dig' cultivation techn…

22. Norfolk & Suffolk Borders
Feb 1, 2022 · 45m

For a couple from Middlesex, a relocation to Norfolk or Suffolk has been a long-held aspiration, and Jules Hudson offers the expertise to realize their dream within a £400,000 budget. Alongside property viewings, Jules visits a newly establ…

23. East Midlands
Feb 7, 2022 · 45m

The Buckleys – grandmother, mother, and daughter – all yearn for a move to the East Midlands. The responsibility of securing a suitable home for their collective needs rests with Ginny Buckley. Seeking respite from the house hunt, Ginny enc…

24. North Yorkshire
Feb 8, 2022 · 45m

Captivated by the beauty of North Yorkshire, a retired teacher and her rabbit, Gary, seek assistance from Nicki Chapman in finding a home for £450,000 – a launchpad for exploring the region's wonders. The episode also features a culinary ex…

25. Cornwall
Feb 14, 2022 · 45m

After years of cherished family holidays in Cornwall, a couple from Hertfordshire are now seeking to establish a permanent home in England’s most south-westerly county, and Steve Brown is ideally positioned to assist them in achieving this …

26. Somerset
Feb 15, 2022 · 45m

In the familiar landscapes of her native Somerset, Briony May Williams assists a couple with a £500,000 budget as they seek to transition from narrowboat living to a more permanent home. Her itinerary also includes a visit to a market garde…

27. North Norfolk
Feb 21, 2022 · 45m

For today’s couple, establishing a luxury holiday let business holds the same significance as finding a new family home. Their desire is to settle in rural north Norfolk, and Jules Hudson offers the key to unlocking that possibility. A …

28. Devon
Feb 22, 2022 · 45m

For Nicki Chapman's buyer in Devon, a garden welcoming to dogs is a key consideration in a new home, with a budget of £350,000. Following property viewings, Nicki visits a charitable organization that provides urban children with hands-on e…

29. Perth and Kinross
Feb 28, 2022 · 45m

Alistair Appleton finds himself invigorated as he journeys through the breathtaking landscape of Perth and Kinross. He is there to assist a young couple from Edinburgh in making their aspiration for a rural life a reality, guiding them towa…

30. Suffolk
Mar 1, 2022 · 45m

Today, Steve Brown explores Suffolk. He accompanies a couple from London, seeking a fresh start in the countryside with a budget of £575,000 for a new home. Along the way, Steve encounters an inspiring young farming duo who, balancing full…

31. West Yorkshire
Mar 7, 2022 · 45m

Overwhelmed by the confines of their townhouse, a couple with five children and two dogs seeks the assistance of Ginny Buckley in their quest for a spacious property in the countryside. In West Yorkshire, they benefit from Ginny's knowledge…

32. The Cotswolds
Mar 8, 2022 · 45m

Alistair Appleton presents the Cotswolds in its full splendor to a couple seeking a profound shift in their way of life. They are relocating from Edinburgh, with a budget exceeding £1 million for their ideal new home. Appleton also explores…

33. The Lothians
Mar 15, 2022 · 45m

Jules Hudson readied himself for a rewarding, yet invigorating, property search in the Scottish lowlands, journeying through the Lothians. He was accompanied by an Edinburgh buyer with a £360,000 budget, seeking an escape from city life, an…

34. Buckinghamshire
Mar 16, 2022 · 45m

Today, Sonali Shah journeys to the verdant landscapes of Buckinghamshire, assisting a couple from London in their quest for a countryside residence. Her exploration takes her beyond mere property listings; she visits the county's final inde…

35. Wye Valley
Mar 21, 2022 · 45m

Though the picturesque Wye Valley lies not far from Bristol, the couple, natives of the city, find it offers a vastly different way of life. Steve Brown has curated a selection of appealing properties, and when they have free moments, the t…

36. Shropshire
Mar 22, 2022 · 45m

Chris Bavin and his partner paused to appreciate the breathtaking landscape of Shropshire, a welcome respite from exploring the county's array of desirable properties. Stepping away from the house hunt, Chris found himself anticipating a cu…

37. Kent
Mar 28, 2022 · 45m

No one knows Kent quite like Nicki Chapman, a lifelong resident who offers the perfect guide for a young couple relocating from London with a growing family. Stepping away from the pressures of house hunting, Nicki embarks on a nostalgic jo…

38. Welsh Borders
Mar 29, 2022 · 45m

In the Welsh Borders, Jules Hudson is the go-to person for local knowledge, assisting a retired colonel and his wife with their property search. He also joins a group of local walkers to discuss proper conduct while traversing the British c…

39. Episode 39
Apr 4, 2022 · 45m

Eager to relocate to Dorset, a county bordering their existing home, today’s couple are guided by Sonali Shah as they explore the possibilities within the local housing market, constrained by a budget of £550,000. Sonali also dedicates tim…

40. Episode 40
Apr 5, 2022 · 45m

After a seven-year sojourn in Switzerland, the couple's return home is now marked by the anticipation of a new arrival. They have sought the assistance of Margherita Taylor in their search for a family home in Cambridgeshire.

41. The Gower
Apr 11, 2022 · 45m

Alistair Appleton spends the week bathed in sunshine, assisting a couple as they inch closer to realizing their vision of a fresh start on the stunning Gower Peninsula in Wales. Beyond viewing picturesque homes, Alistair indulges in the loc…

42. Gloucestershire
Apr 12, 2022 · 45m

Seeking a change of pace, a London couple with a creative spirit are drawn to the countryside of Gloucestershire, and Chris Bavin offers his expertise to guide them. He presents a curated collection of homes while also venturing to a local …

43. Lancashire and Cumbria Borders
Apr 19, 2022 · 45m

Barely eighteen months into their relationship, this couple are eager to build a life together and are already selling their homes to purchase a new one in the Cumbrian or Lancashire countryside. Briony May Williams accompanies them on thei…

44. Dorset
Apr 20, 2022 · 45m

Originally hailing from the United Kingdom, the couple has made Canada their home since the 1980s. Now returned to Dorset, and with Ginny Buckley's assistance, they are eager to discover a new way of life and a new house within the county. …

45. North Yorkshire
May 9, 2022 · 45m

A couple from Essex seeks Jonnie Irwin's expertise as they explore potential homes in the picturesque landscapes of North Yorkshire. Irwin also journeys to Whitby, a beloved seaside town, to unravel the enduring appeal of fish and chips an…

46. Shropshire and Herefordshire
May 10, 2022 · 45m

Leaving Spain behind, a couple seeks a permanent home in the English countryside, considering the landscapes of Shropshire and Herefordshire. Steve Brown takes on the task of finding them the perfect place, while also making a journey to a …

47. Berkshire
May 16, 2022 · 45m

A couple seeking a move from London to the Berkshire countryside has a substantial £1 million to spend, and Alistair Appleton will guide them through their options. He also visits a restaurant and theatre housed in a historic mill along th…

48. Derbyshire
May 17, 2022 · 45m

After selling his home in Luton, a large town in Bedfordshire, the buyer has already moved to a rental property in Derbyshire. He has sought the guidance of Sonali Shah to find a property of his own in the countryside, a place where he can …

49. Kent
May 23, 2022 · 45m

In his native Kent, Steve Brown navigates a complex undertaking: assisting two sisters from London in each purchasing their own homes. Their differing budgets and aspirations—one favoring the countryside, the other the coast—present a multi…

50. Worcestershire
May 24, 2022 · 45m

Chris Bavin is poised to help a couple realize their vision of rural English life. Having spent two decades in Canada, they are returning to the UK with a generous budget and an open mind regarding locations in either Worcestershire or Warw…

51. Somerset
May 30, 2022 · 45m

Today, Somerset beckons, and Alistair Appleton is assisting a determined young couple from Hertfordshire who aspire to a life in the countryside. In the heart of England's cheese-making region, Alistair explores developments that build upon…

52. Bedfordshire
May 31, 2022 · 45m

For today's couple seeking tranquility, Bedfordshire offers a welcome respite. Steve Brown accompanies them on their house search, and journeys to Biggleswade to explore an accessible off-road path that loops around the market town. This ro…

53. Somerset and Dorset
Jun 6, 2022 · 45m

Today, Briony May Williams is touring Somerset and Dorset, offering assistance to a London buyer seeking a countryside home. The buyer’s daughter accompanies them, providing encouragement as they pursue this new chapter. Williams also visi…

54. East Devon
Jun 7, 2022 · 45m

Driven by a desire for coastal living, today's rural newcomers often have a budget of £650,000, and it is Jonnie Irwin who assists them in forging a new life by seeking a home in Devon. In Beer, a quaint fishing village steeped in smugglin…

55. Lewis & Harris
Jun 13, 2022 · 45m

Alistair Appleton finds himself in a paradise on Lewis and Harris, assisting a couple with a £400,000 budget in their move to this stunning, windswept Scottish island. Their journey involves exploring the island's landscapes and a selection…