
BBC's Jules Hudson admits 'I wish my dad was here' in heartbreaking admission
On Tuesday night's episode of Coastal Adventures with Helen, Jules and JB, Jules Hudson shared a poignant reflection about his past and his late father.
The Channel 5 show features the Countryfile presenter alongside the two Strictly Come Dancing stars as they traverse the extensive British coastline.
In the latest instalment, Helen explored North Yorkshire and JB journeyed to Kent while Jules set off from Salcombe in Devon aboard the Yawl.
Amidst the waves, the 55-year-old reminisced: "I spent the early days of my TV career when I began up in London in the 90s, living on our old boat, and that was fantastic. Living on the boat in St Kath's (St Katharine Docks)."
Jules revealed to his sailing companion that back then, it only cost him £50 a week to live on the boat, making it an affordable option for city living, reports Devon Live.
He fondly recalled: "I could afford to be there! It was a great way to start my career."
During a voiceover, Jules expressed to Channel 5 viewers how being on the water revived cherished memories, especially those involving his father, who died at the age of 93 in 2022.
He shared: "I wish my dad was here, he would've loved this, he absolutely would. He was all about lovely old classic boats really."
Jules has been open about the loss of his father, Clifford, having announced the sad news three years ago.
In a touching segment of A Yorkshire Farm, Jules ventured to his sanctuary in the Forest of Dean, seeking tranquillity amidst personal turmoil.
During the episode, he reflected: "This has been quite the year for me in one way or another.
"My father died almost a year to the day, today, and I don't think I've ever really quite come to terms with that, or really grieved for him.
"One of the last times I came here, I had my youngest Labrador, Teddy, with me.
"Teddy's now no longer with us either, we've lost both of them, and yeah, I found myself today almost looking around for him."
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