Escape To The Chateau's Dick Strawbridge's rarely-seen children including artist daughter
Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree have two children together - Dorothy and Arthur - but the Escape To The Chateau star is also a father to two older children
Dick and Angel Strawbridge often give life updates on Instagram
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Fans of the popular Channel 4 series, Escape To The Chateau, have grown fond of following the off-screen lives of Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree, as well as their children, Arthur and Dorothy.
However, viewers may be surprised to learn that Dick has two more children from a previous relationship.
Dick, a former Army officer, married Angel in 2015, marking his second marriage. Despite their 19-year age difference, the couple's love story has captivated audiences.
Here's what you need to know about Dick's other children - James and Charlotte Strawbridge.
James Strawbridge
At 41, James is a chef, food photographer, and writer based in Cornwall.
Under the brand Strawbridge Kitchen, he creates recipes and develops new products for various food brands.
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In addition to his culinary pursuits, James is also a photographer, capturing and styling his own recipe creations for websites and books.
James Strawbridge with his dad Dick Strawbridge
As an expert in sustainable living, he has shared his knowledge on TV shows like The Hungry Sailors and It's Not Easy Being Green.
He co-authored his first book, Practical Self-Sufficiency, with his father.
James resides on the South Cornish coast with his wife Holly and their three children.
Charlotte Strawbridge
Charlotte, 39, is a wildlife artist based in Stirlingshire.
On her website, Charlotte elucidates: "My work is deeply rooted in the natural world, drawing inspiration from the rich flora and fauna of the British countryside, the rugged beauty of Scottish landscapes, and the inherent wisdom found in the 'peace of wild things'."
She is wed to her husband Andy, with whom she shares a daughter, though they maintain their child's privacy away from the public spotlight.
Charlotte also possesses a flair for photography. She appeared with her father Dick and brother James in the television series 'It's Not Easy Being Green'.
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Charlotte Strawbridge
Escape To The Chateau is on Channel 4.
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