Escape to the Country

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  • 1969
  • 24 Seasons
  • 7.4  (989)

Escape to the Country is a popular British TV show that first aired in 2002 on BBC One. The show is now available to watch on BritBox and has gained a large audience in the UK and abroad. The series, which stars Jules Hudson, Alistair Appleton, and Melissa Porter, is a mix of property hunting, scenic tours, and lifestyle features.

Escape to the Country's premise is to help busy city dwellers who are seeking a slower pace of life in the rural parts of the country. The hosts, along with the viewers, get to experience some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK, including rolling hills, valleys, and quaint villages. The show is a perfect escape for those looking for a quieter lifestyle or even those who are curious about what the countryside has to offer.

Each episode follows a similar format, with a couple or single person looking to move out of the city, seeking the help of the show

Escape to the Country is a series that ran for 24 seasons (174 episodes) between and on BritBox

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Seasons
The Isle of Skye
55. The Isle of Skye
August 19, 2024
Denise Nurse is tasked with finding a permanent home for a family who
The Lake District
50. The Lake District
June 20, 2024
Having been to the Lake District over 50 times, today
County Antrim and County Down
45. County Antrim and County Down
May 13, 2024
It's an emotional homecoming for Jules Hudson as he visits County Down and County Antrim. He's with a couple who want to relocate there after a lifetime spent in the Canadian city of Toronto.
Berkshire and Hampshire
44. Berkshire and Hampshire
May 6, 2024
Motivated by wanting to move closer to family, an escapee has her sister on hand for moral support and Sonali Shah's property know-how to help find the ideal rural retreat.
The Chilterns
42. The Chilterns
April 22, 2024
Alistair Appleton helps a couple with a baby boy who crave more space swap their one-bedroom flat in south London for a home in the Chiltern Hills.
Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
40. Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
April 8, 2024
Having spent the past four years living in the US state of Texas, a couple and their two young children are looking to find a family home in an Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire village.
Aberdeenshire
39. Aberdeenshire
April 2, 2024
With a budget of
East Sussex
38. East Sussex
March 25, 2024
Returning home after eight years of living and working in Abu Dhabi, two teachers want to swap desert sand for the beaches of East Sussex.
The Fens
33. The Fens
February 19, 2024
Steve Brown helps his escapees from a large Bedfordshire town to find at least an acre of land in the Fens in order to set up their own glamping business.
Cairngorms
31. Cairngorms
February 12, 2024
Jules Hudson takes in Scotland's stunning Cairngorms as he helps a couple from the Isle of Wight to find a rural property that will fulfil their ambitions for home as well as a new business.
Buckinghamshire Borders
29. Buckinghamshire Borders
February 5, 2024
Briony May Williams helps a young couple from St Albans find a fabulous countryside escape in Buckinghamshire for them and their dog Dexter, and visits one of the county's National Trust properties.
Bedfordshire Borders
26. Bedfordshire Borders
December 5, 2023
Even though the daily commute from London to their Bedfordshire business is taking its toll, Nicki Chapman has her work cut out persuading one half of today's couple to move to the county's borders!
The Peak District
23. The Peak District
November 27, 2023
Denise Nurse delivers the Peak District on a plate as she helps a couple from a town in Oxfordshire to find their dream country home for a budget of
The Wye Valley
13. The Wye Valley
October 10, 2023
Jules Hudson explores one of the UK's most beautiful locations today as he sets about finding the ideal Wye Valley property for his house hunters.
Caithness
8. Caithness
September 19, 2023
Jules Hudson savours the spectacular scenery and splendid isolation on offer in Scotland's Caithness as he helps a young family to realise their dream of self-sufficiency.
Somerset and Gloucestershire
4. Somerset and Gloucestershire
September 5, 2023
Alastair Appleton helps a musical couple returning from the Netherlands to the UK, who are looking to find a new home in either Somerset or Gloucestershire.
Northumbria
3. Northumbria
September 4, 2023
Denise Nurse helps a couple who are so fed up with the eight-hour round trip to see their son in Northumbria that they've decided to move there instead.
Moray
1. Moray
August 28, 2023
A couple hope their
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Escape to the Country is available for streaming on the BritBox website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Escape to the Country on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime and The Roku Channel Free.
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