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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel's hidden estate area that didn't air
A stunning part of Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge's sprawling estate never made the cut on the Channel 4 show There's one part of Dick and Angel's stunning Strawbridge estate that Channel 4 fans definitely would not have seen on the programme, Escape To The Chateau. Dick and Angel, along with their family became an instant hit with fans when the reality show first aired in 2016, when the British couple purchased a 19th century French chateau and relocated in hope of doing it up. If the show proved anything, it certainly highlighted that the married couple didn't do things by halves as they attempted to refurb their property, raise two small children and continue to run a wedding and event planning business. The show was a real hit and ran until 2022 after a whopping nine series of the programme. Following their TV success the Strawbridge's then went on to start up their very own hit podcast in 2023, called Dick & Angel's Although there have been many updates on their ever-changing home through the show and now via the podcast, there is still one part that remains to be seen. Over on Instagram the family-of-four caused waves recently when they shared a snap of what appeared to be a secret garden that fans had not been privy to. Dick, 65 could be seen alongside his two children, enjoying some time together, in a stunning vegetable garden in country esque surroundings. It appeared that Arthur, 13, and Dorothy, 11, were helping their father to collect some of their home grown produce that seemed as though it was ready for harvest. From the picture which showcased their stunning home in the background, it would seem the veg-patch has been closely situated to their property, despite its sprawling 12-acre grounds. The secret part appeared to be protected by tall trees and bricked walls matching their home, which may explain why this area had been off limits to fans, until now. Their plants appeared to be flourishing in the summer months, with green veg protruding through the earth in neat-and-tidy wooden planters, surrounded by lined walkways with stunning flowers. Although their chateau life appears picture perfect and tranquil, it's safe to say the family's life abroad has not always been as plain sailing as it seems. Back in March, it was announced that Channel 4 were launching a brand new spin off show, this time without Dick and Angel in the mix. Soon after the announcement, the married couple took to Instagram posting a house design picture and completely ignoring the update at all. They penned at the time: "A very good morning to you! We're busy…lots of changes and lots of activity at the Chateau! Any guesses? To keep up to date with what's happening in our world, sign up to our newsletter! Link in bio! Have a terrific Tuesday! Xxx." This year, Channel 4 confirmed they would be launching a new show called Chateau DIY: Win The Dream, with the production company joining forces with Spark media North. The programme sees 12 couples as they go head-to-head in hope of winning their own chateau in France. It follows on from Chateau DIY, which hit our screens in 2018 and follows the lives of families who are renovating homes in France.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The stunning part of Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge's sprawling estate we never saw on Channel 4 show
A stunning part of Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge 's sprawling estate we never saw on the Channel 4 show has been revealed. The reality show, which ran from 2016 to 2022, followed the British couple as they bought and renovated a 19th-century French chateau. The pair juggled doing up the manor in north-west France with raising two young children and running a wedding and event planning business. After a whopping nine series of the programme, the Strawbridges started a weekly podcast in 2023 called Dick & Angel's providing chateau life updates. But despite the wealth of content out there about their home life, there is one aspect of Chateau de la Motte-Husson we have never been privy to. A recent snap the family posted to social media shows off their gorgeous, tucked-away vegetable garden, surrounded by lush trees and climbing plants. In the Instagram post, Dick, 65, was seen walking alongside the abundant beds with his children Arthur, 13, and Dorothy, 11. The youngsters were helping their father pick the homegrown produce, with stunning views of the turreted property behind them. The secluded part of the chateau's sprawling 12-acre grounds is located close to the main house, presumably to provide easy access to the kitchen garden. But it is seemingly surrounded by tall brick walls and shaded by lofty trees, perhaps explaining why viewers have not seen so much of this part of the property before. It is a beautiful outdoor space, with a charming arched entryway, neat and tidy planters and walkways lined by gorgeous flowers and shrubbery. As well as the walled garden, the family's land boasts an enormous barn, lots of outdoor seating and a huge private lake. It looks just as good in winter as in summer, with another postcard-perfect snap shared by the family, in November last year, showing it covered in glittering frost. But despite the looks of their idyllic lifestyle abroad, all has not been plain sailing at the chateau in recent times. As well as the walled garden, the family's land boasts an enormous barn, lots of outdoor seating and a huge private lake In March, Channel 4 revealed there would be an Escape To The Chateau spin-off - and the pair are not involved in any capacity. Dick and Angel took to Instagram shortly after the news broke to share a snap of one of their house designs - opting not to address the new show at all. They wrote: 'A very good morning to you! We're busy…lots of changes and lots of activity at the Chateau! Any guesses? 'To keep up to date with what's happening in our world, sign up to our newsletter! Link in bio! Have a terrific Tuesday! Xxx.' But while they remained silent on the programme, some rushed to the comments section to urge Dick and Angel to create another series of their original show. One wrote: 'We definitely need a new series! Please.' Another added: 'We're gunna need more episodes.' 'We need to have a new series to find out!,' a third pointed out. Dick and Angel took to Instagram shortly after the news broke to share a snap (pictured) of one of their house designs - opting not to address the new show at all A fourth questioned: 'New series? Please make a new series.' Escape To The Chateau was dramatically axed in 2022 shortly after bullying accusations were made in 2021. But earlier this year, Channel 4 revealed it was joining forces with Spark Media North to work on a daytime show called Chateau DIY: Win The Dream. The programme will give one of 12 pairs the chance to win their own chateau in France. It follows on from Chateau DIY, which is associated with Escape to the Château. Chateau DIY, which hit our screens in 2018, follows the lives of families who are renovating their properties in France. There have been eight seasons, with the last on our screens in December 2024.
