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Escape to the Country

Series 26 · 50 episodes · Aug 18, 2025

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    Episode 1

    Argyll and Bute

    Aug 18, 2025

    A couple from suburban Cheshire discover that stunning views don't have to cost a fortune as Sonali Shah finds them a home on Argyll and Bute’s Kintyre peninsula for a £250,000 budget.

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    Episode 2

    Devon

    Aug 25, 2025

    Jules Hudson helps two retired drama teachers swap busy Sheffield for a new rural life in the beautiful Devon countryside.

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    Episode 3

    Kent

    Sep 1, 2025

    A mum and son with a £350,000 budget return from overseas, hoping to find a classic Kent cottage full of charm. Denise Nurse helps them make a fresh start in the Garden of England.

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    Episode 4

    The Midlands

    Sep 8, 2025

    Richie Anderson joins the Escape to the Country line up, helping a couple of born and bred Brummies to find the perfect character property on his home turf of the rural Midlands.

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    Episode 5

    North Yorkshire

    Sep 15, 2025

    A couple with four kids searches for outdoor adventures and fresh air in North Yorkshire, where Briony May Williams helps them find a family home with room to spread their wings.

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    Episode 6

    Shropshire

    Sep 29, 2025

    Nicki Chapman helps a couple from the city of Wolverhampton to find a new home and lifestyle in Shropshire, before braving an outdoors adventure playground with a giant zip wire.

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    Episode 7

    Norfolk and Suffolk Border

    Oct 6, 2025

    Steve Brown helps a southeast London couple find a family home on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, with homes that include two listed gems and a striking Mystery House.

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    Episode 8

    Herefordshire

    Oct 13, 2025

    Emotions are running high during a house hunt in Herefordshire, where Sonali Shah is helping a couple to make a fresh start in the countryside after a life-changing event.

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    Episode 9

    Cumbria

    Oct 20, 2025

    Jules Hudson heads to the Cumbrian countryside with a sporty couple who are chasing a fresh start and have plans for a carpentry business and plenty of outdoor adventures.

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    Episode 10

    Northumberland

    Oct 27, 2025

    Denise Nurse helps a couple, plus grandma, to swap town life for a new beginning that suits the whole family in the epically beautiful and remote countryside of Northumberland.

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    Episode 11

    North Somerset

    Nov 3, 2025

    Alistair Appleton helps a young, soon-to-be-married couple find a dream home in the countryside of North Somerset, then unwinds with some meditation 'me time' in the Somerset Levels.

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    Episode 12

    Kent

    Nov 10, 2025

    A sunny adventure in the Kent countryside with a couple chasing fresh air and freedom, Nicki Chapman’s rural property prowess, a medieval mystery house and a fabulous flower farm.

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    Episode 13

    The Isle of Man

    Nov 17, 2025

    It’s an Escape to the County first as Jules Hudson visits the Isle of Man with a retired nurse who knows the island better than he does! Stunning views and lovely homes await.

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    Episode 14

    North Yorkshire

    Nov 18, 2025

    Briony May Williams helps a London buyer wanting a dream Yorkshire cottage for her and her pet dog and then meets some coffee-roasting locals loving life on the edge of the moors.

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    Episode 15

    Cornwall

    Nov 24, 2025

    Alistair Appleton helps a retired couple from the Wirral find their ideal Cornish bungalow within reach of a pub. Alistair also visits a local seal sanctuary to meet some unforgettable residents.

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    Episode 16

    Powys

    Nov 25, 2025

    Jules Hudson is in the Powys countryside, helping a couple with two dogs, three cats and a motorbike find a home. He also visits a pioneering farm project growing a greener future.

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    Episode 17

    Dorset

    Dec 1, 2025

    Ginny Buckley helps a London buyer find her dream home in the Dorset countryside and also meets a family who have turned local fish canning into a coastal success story.

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    Episode 18

    Gloucestershire and Herefordshire

    Dec 2, 2025

    Alistair Appleton helps a couple move from Germany to Herefordshire or Gloucestershire, and he also meets a writer living her best country life.

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    Episode 19

    Carmarthenshire

    Dec 8, 2025

    Denise Nurse is in the Carmarthenshire countryside, showing a retired couple from Jersey some special homes, including one which comes complete with some beavers in the backyard.

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    Episode 20

    Cornwall

    Dec 9, 2025

    Jules Hudson joins two fitness fans hunting for a dream Cornish home near the coast. After some promising house tours, they all try a spot of gig boat racing in Padstow.

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    Episode 21

    Oxfordshire

    Dec 15, 2025

    Nicki Chapman helps two rock musicians find an Oxfordshire home with space for a studio and also meets a South American baker hitting the right notes in a village bakery.

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    Episode 22

    Devon

    Jan 19, 2026

    Richie Anderson helps a retiree from Lincolnshire find her dream Devonshire home by the sea and the lifestyle she has always wanted.

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    Episode 23

    Pembrokeshire

    Jan 20, 2026

    Briony May Williams helps a buyer from Leeds with £250,000 to spend and an eye for something eco-friendly and inspiring to follow her intuition to move to Pembrokeshire.

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    Episode 24

    East Sussex

    Jan 22, 2026

    Alistair Appleton helps a retired couple and their five sausage dogs find a perfect East Sussex home with room to rescue animals.

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    Episode 25

    Cambridgeshire Borders

    Jan 26, 2026

    From thatched charm to characterful new builds, Sonali Shah helps a young couple from a commuter town find their first and forever home in Cambridgeshire.

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    Episode 26

    Devon

    Jan 27, 2026

    Steve Brown helps a couple find an eco-friendly Devon home, as well as meeting someone who has already made his own escape and turned a traditional village pub into something super-stylish.

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    Episode 27

    West Yorkshire

    Feb 2, 2026

    Ginny Buckley helps a theatre couple swap London life for a West Yorkshire home with rural sparkle and then meets a family who started a bold new life on a 30-acre farm.

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    Episode 28

    Nottinghamshire

    Feb 3, 2026

    Denise Nurse helps a house hunter escape to rural Nottinghamshire. She also visits Sherwood Forest to learn how its ancient oaks are overcoming the challenges of climate change.

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    Episode 29

    Northumberland

    Feb 23, 2026

    Jules Hudson helps Sarah from Newcastle to find peace, privacy and glorious views in Northumberland. On a break from the property viewings, they visit Capheaton Hall’s glorious walled garden.

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    Episode 30

    Shropshire

    Feb 24, 2026

    In rural Shropshire, Alistair Appleton helps newlyweds from an Essex town find a traditional home and meets a local artist for some feather-filled poultry painting en plein air.

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    Episode 31

    Herefordshire

    Mar 2, 2026

    Steve Brown helps a couple wanting space for animals to swap urban Gloucestershire for rural Herefordshire and also visits former escapees who now run a thriving organic farm.

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    Episode 32

    Devon

    Mar 3, 2026

    Nicki Chapman is in the West Country, helping three generations from the West Midlands to make a Devon escape. She also tries her hand at weaving with a local textile designer.

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    Episode 33

    Central Lowlands

    Mar 9, 2026

    In Scotland's Central Lowlands, Sonali Shah helps a Canadian couple to make a rural escape and meets Californians who bought their dream home, sight unseen, and never looked back.

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    Episode 34

    North Wessex Downs

    Mar 10, 2026

    Retired Jenny from Kent heads for the North Wessex Downs to be near her son and, with Jules Hudson’s help, she’s hoping to find a rosy cottage to call home.

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    Episode 35

    Argyll and Bute

    Mar 16, 2026

    Alistair Appleton helps globetrotter Sabiha find an Argyll and Bute retreat, with a line-up that includes a magical home on an island, just a short ferry ride from the mainland.

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    Episode 36

    The Peak District

    Mar 17, 2026

    Briony May Williams helps a Canadian couple find a Peak District cottage to call home and meets an octogenarian volunteer ranger who has spent decades caring for the National Park.

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    Episode 37

    Cambridgeshire

    Mar 23, 2026

    Jules Hudson has a line-up of beautiful Cambridgeshire houses for a retired couple who want to relocate to be closer to family. Jules also visits the inspiring Great Fen Project.

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    Episode 38

    Devon

    Mar 24, 2026

    Nicki Chapman helps a retired couple find their dream Devon home by the sea and meets a Dartmoor family who map family-friendly walks in the National Park for all to enjoy.

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    Episode 39

    Cornwall

    Mar 30, 2026

    Alistair Appleton is in Cornwall, helping a couple to trade in city life for a coastal home. He also stops by a regenerative farm focused on nourishing land, body and mind.

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    Episode 40

    Sussex

    Mar 31, 2026

    Denise Nurse helps a couple who want a unique Sussex home, and the quirkier, the better Her line-up includes some wow-factor properties, any one of which could be the mystery house.

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    Episode 41

    Dorset

    Apr 7, 2026

    Sonali Shah helps Norman and Linda swap London for a breath of fresh sea air in Dorset, with a standout mystery house and a relaxing stop at a seaweed spa.

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    Episode 42

    Cornwall

    Apr 8, 2026

    Jules Hudson helps a couple returning to the UK from Australia find a home in Cornwall with views and Cornish charm. He also visits a slate mine that has been turned into a stunning off-grid retreat.

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    Episode 43

    Oxfordshire

    Apr 13, 2026

    Richie Anderson helps a couple branch out to fulfil their forest school dream. He also meets an innovative artist who creates masterpieces on a bicycle-powered sewing machine.

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    Episode 44

    Suffolk and Norfolk

    Apr 14, 2026

    Alistair Appleton helps a couple looking for a characterful, dog-friendly home in either Norfolk or Suffolk for them and their whippets. He then meets a willow farmer championing the sustainable crop.

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    Episode 45

    Worcestershire

    Apr 20, 2026

    Ginny Buckley is in rural Worcestershire, with a tempting property line-up to fulfil the dreams of her escapees. She also meets a family who left London to start a brewery.

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    Episode 46

    Somerset

    Apr 21, 2026

    A couple look for a Somerset home for their young family that has room for chickens, llamas and maybe a pig. Denise Nurse lines up some wonderful rural options.

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    Episode 47

    Suffolk

    Apr 27, 2026

    Jules Hudson helps a family from the coastal city of Southend-on-Sea find a Suffolk home with a holiday let, then stops by a boatyard which lovingly restores historic boats.

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    Episode 48

    Cornwall

    Apr 28, 2026

    In the Cornwall countryside, Briony May Williams helps a Sheffield couple find a countryside home with room for their impressive collection of book and film memorabilia.

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    Episode 49

    Somerset

    May 11, 2026

    Alistair Appleton helps mother and daughter, Diana and Millie, seek out space to bloom in the Somerset countryside and also meets a couple who have planted their very own vineyard.

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    Episode 50

    South West Wales

    May 12, 2026

    Nicki Chapman helps Carol find a new home for her and her husband to be near the sea. It’s an escape featuring homes with roses around the door and breathtaking mountain views.