BBC Escape to the Country star sparks frenzy with show update
BBC Escape to the Country star sparks frenzy with show update
Escape to the Country star Jules Hudson has sparked a frenzy as he announced that the hit BBC show will be returning to our screens soon, with the property programme currently filming its 2025 series
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Fans of one BBC show have been given an exciting hint as to what's to come thanks to its star.
Escape to the Country will soon make a comeback, presenter Jules Hudson has confirmed. The star took to Instagram to reveal the property series is currently being filmed for a new series.
Jules treated followers on social media to a sneak peek with behind-the-scenes clips that unveil exactly where in the UK the show is being shot.
With a stunning backdrop engulfed in stunning April weather, Jules and his filming colleagues were spotted at Lake Windermere in the Lake District. Jules also teased a hush-hush project in the works with a social media post that has sent fans of the BBC show into a frenzy.
Jules wrote: "Fun in the sun! It's been a busy year so far working on a brand new secret show (shh! ) But so pleased to be back in the saddle filming my first Escape to the Country of 2025, with our amazing crew who really make the magic happen. Loving the Lakes! @escape_country."
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His post sparked joy amongst his followers, with one eager fan commenting, "Looking forward to it @thejuleshudson! Any Herefordshire episodes coming up? We're moving from Cornwall to Herefordshire this summer, can't wait to get up there now."
Another joyful comment read, "Great news Jules love the show." A third fan chimed in with warmth, saying, "Hello team, so nice to see you and thank you for making your wonderful show for all these years! Groetjes from Holland."
Lake Windermere, where Jules and the team have been shooting Escape to the Country
(Image: R A Kearton via Getty Images )
Only last month, viewers were gifted with a new episode where Jules lent his expertise to a duo from a Berkshire town, guiding their search for a dreamy Suffolk abode with the added potential for holiday letting.
In the programme, Jules showcased a selection of splendid choices suitable for the couple's generous financial plan, each featuring enticing prospects for visitors.
The pair faced the challenge of weighing their business ambitions against their domestic desires, reports the Express.
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Away from the cameras and the countryside scenes filmed for BBC and Channel 5, Jules enjoys a peaceful existence with his loved ones in Herefordshire. He tends to keep his family life private, seldom posting pictures of his wife and son.
However, in March of the previous year, he shared a photo of his son donning a helmet on a jetty by a boat. Accompanying the image, Jules wrote: "A big smile for a great day from this one!"
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