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Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Escape to the Country's Alistair Appleton gushes over 'beautiful' husband in rare post
Escape to the Country's Alistair Appleton gushes over 'beautiful' husband in rare post Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton has been a fixture on the BBC show since 2007 and the TV host is also a qualified psychotherapist and has opened up about his tough times Escape to the Country host Alistair Appleton excited viewers by unveiling seldom-seen pictures of his partner. A stalwart of the series since 2007, the TV presenter has stolen the hearts of the audience, sharing the screen with colleagues such as Ginny Buckley and Nicki Chapman while tackling arduous missions to find participants the perfect countryside idyll. A native of Hampshire, Alistair, who is now 55, concluded his studies at the University of Cambridge with a respectable 2:1 in English Literature. Post-graduation, he ventured to Poland where he taught at the University of Gdansk, subsequently moving to Germany to kick off his media career at Deutsche Welle, working there as a translator and reporter. The presenter shared a rare snap of his partner online (Image: (Image: BBC) ) As he flourished on Escape To The Country, Alistair pursued further education and attained an MA in Advanced Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre in London in 2014. Article continues below Reflecting on his choices in a Hampshire Life magazine interview in 2012, he admitted: "I loved that work so much that I started to get a bit disenchanted with all the crazy schedules of TV filming and I decided five years ago to re-train as a psychotherapist." He spoke glowingly about pivotal decisions in his life, noting: "That was the best decision of my life and I think I've hit my 40s in much better shape than I hit my 30s," as reported by MyLondon. Alistair has nestled into an idyllic way of life in a quaint Sussex cottage, sharing the space with his husband Daniel Martin, who's carving out a name for himself as a potter. Alistair gushed over his husband (Image: BBC/Escape To The Country ) Alistair took to social platforms to share his admiration for Daniel's craft, proudly referring to him as his "beautiful husband" and expressing excitement for Daniel's debut at a pottery fair, reports the Mirror. He shared his partner's strides with followers, posting: "So proud of my beautiful husband.@thepilgrimpotter This weekend is his first pottery fair. At the prestigious @townergallery no less this weekend! After a mad rush with lots of explosions and triumphs- he's here!! And it looks stunning. #townergallery." The reaction from supporters was swift, with one saying, "Wow, Daniel, just WOW, beautiful!" while another expressed, "The lamp bases are amazing and if I were near that location, those babies would be going home with me!!" A third chimed in with, "It all looks amazing and he looks so proud too! love it all!" Living peacefully, the pair offer complimentary yoga and meditation sessions online, a generous act that Alistair has highlighted on his own website as their contribution to spreading positivity amid tough times, extending an invitation to all: "My husband Daniel, a yoga teacher, and I are offering free meditation and yoga to keep us grounded and happy during these extraordinary times. All welcome." Alistair couldn't hide his pride for Daniel's work, gushing over his "beautiful husband" (Image: Instagram ) In an intimate declaration, Alistair expressed his bliss and gratitude for the love he shares with his husband Daniel, detailing their life at a charming 1930s French sea captain's cottage in Newhaven, alongside their substantial canine companion, Ben. He said: "I am lucky to have found love and have a very understanding and supportive husband, Daniel... We're currently in a 1930s French sea captain's cottage in the port of Newhaven. And we live there with our very big dog Ben." Alistair's noteworthy net worth, which is rumoured to be in the range of £2-3 million, is attributed to his successful tenure in television paired with his expertise as a psychotherapist. Despite this professional success, Alistair has opened up about encountering challenging periods, especially during his early 30s, revealing that he felt, "pretty unhappy". Alistair has been a fixture on the show since 2007 While crafting a public image, Alistair has not shied away from discussing his private struggles, including issues with substance dependency and overindulgence in the club scene, topics he addresses on his blog, "I was drinking a lot, doing a lot of drugs, going out a lot," he said. In his 2019 blog entry, Alistair laid bare the realisations of how disconnected and empty he had become in his youth: "I realised how fossilised and dead-souled I'd become in my 20s". Further reflecting on his past ambitions in a separate blog post, he remarked: "You know, in my 20s all I wanted to be was a famous TV presenter, and by the time I turned 30 I was already seeing that was a very dangerous path for me because I knew that it would just mean more anxiety, more laying value on external looks." Article continues below Escape to the Country airs weekdays at 3pm on BBC One.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Escape To The Country fans go wild over Alistair Appleton's rare pic of husband
BBC Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton has been a mainstay on the show since 2007 and has a successful career as a psychotherapist away from the cameras Escape to the Country presenter thrilled fans by sharing rare snaps of his husband. The telly host, who has been a fixture on the show since 2007, is adored by viewers and shares presenting duties with the likes of Ginny Buckley and Nicki Chapman as they juggle tough challenges in finding people their dream retreat. Born and bred in Hampshire, Alistair, now 55, graduated from the University of Cambridge with a 2:1 in English Literature. After university, he moved to Poland to teach at the University of Gdansk before relocating to Germany where he launched his broadcasting career with Deutsche Welle as a translator and journalist. As his television career blossomed on Escape To The Country, Alistair earned an MA in Advanced Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre in London in 2014. In a chat with Hampshire Life magazine in 2012, he confessed: "I loved that work so much that I started to get a bit disenchanted with all the crazy schedules of TV filming and I decided five years ago to re-train as a psychotherapist." He was effusive about his life decisions, stating: "That was the best decision of my life and I think I've hit my 40s in much better shape than I hit my 30s," according to MyLondon. Alistair has found his idyllic retreat in a cosy Sussex cottage, where he now resides with his husband Daniel Martin, who is earning acclaim as a potter. On social media, Alistair couldn't hide his pride for Daniel's work, gushing over his "beautiful husband" and celebrating Daniel's participation in his first pottery fair. He shared a snapshot of his partner's success with followers: "So proud of my beautiful husband.@thepilgrimpotter This weekend is his first pottery fair. At the prestigious @townergallery no less. this weekend! After a mad rush with lots of explosions and triumphs - he's here! ! And it looks stunning. #townergallery." Fans were quick to respond with one saying: "Wow, Daniel, just WOW, beautiful !!!" with another commenting: "The lamp bases are amazing and if I were near that location, those babies would be going home with me!!" A third added: "It all looks amazing and he looks so proud too! love it all!" Embracing a serene lifestyle, the couple offers free yoga and meditation sessions online – an initiative that Alistair mentions on his personal website as their way of contributing positivity during these challenging times, with an open invitation to everyone interested: "My husband Daniel, a yoga teacher, and I are offering free meditation and yoga to keep us grounded and happy during these extraordinary times. All welcome." In a heartfelt reveal, Alistair shared his joy and appreciation for having found love with Daniel, describing their life together in a 1930s French sea captain's cottage in Newhaven shared with their large dog, Ben: "I am lucky to have found love and have a very understanding and supportive husband, Daniel... We're currently in a 1930s French sea captain's cottage in the port of Newhaven. And we live there with our very big dog Ben." A celebrated career in television and his expertise as a psychotherapist contribute to Alistair's impressive net worth – speculations point to a fortune between £2-3 million. Despite professional fulfilment, Alistair once confessed to enduring darker times, particularly in his early 30s, saying he was: "pretty unhappy". While maintaining a public persona, Alistair has also been candid about personal trials, including substance abuse and nightlife excesses, which he discusses on his blog, "I was drinking a lot, doing a lot of drugs, going out a lot." Alistair revealed his struggles in a 2019 blog post, stating: "I realised how fossilised and dead-souled I'd become in my 20s". In a separate post, he reflected on his earlier ambitions, saying: "You know, in my 20s all I wanted to be was a famous TV presenter, and by the time I turned 30 I was already seeing that was a very dangerous path for me because I knew that it would just mean more anxiety, more laying value on external looks."
