Escape to the Country

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  • TV-G
  • 2012
  • 25 Seasons
  • 7.4  (997)

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 25 seasons (187 episodes) between April 18, 2012 and on BritBox

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Episode 49
49. Episode 49
April 21, 2025
Today
Leicestershire
37. Leicestershire
March 3, 2025
Jules Hudson is property-shopping in rural Leicestershire with a young couple who are hoping to buy their very first home together.
The Jurassic Coast
32. The Jurassic Coast
February 11, 2025
Alistair Appleton is hoping his selection of seaside properties passes the test as he helps a retired schoolteacher find a new home on the Jurassic Coast.
Hampshire and Wiltshire
29. Hampshire and Wiltshire
February 3, 2025
Wanting to move to a quieter village than where they currently live, today
The Cairngorms
26. The Cairngorms
December 17, 2024
Nicki Chapman is in the Cairngorms with a couple who, after exploring the UK in their campervan for the last two years, have decided to settle in the Scottish countryside.
Staffordshire and Derbyshire
22. Staffordshire and Derbyshire
December 3, 2024
A career change means today
East Devon Borders
20. East Devon Borders
November 26, 2024
Today
The Valleys
19. The Valleys
November 25, 2024
Alistair Appleton helps a couple from the city of Doncaster find a new home in the wonderful Welsh valleys.
Norfolk and Suffolk Borders
12. Norfolk and Suffolk Borders
October 29, 2024
Having almost made their escape seven years ago, today
Perth and Kinross Borders
11. Perth and Kinross Borders
October 28, 2024
Steve Brown marvels at the spectacular scenery on offer in Perth and Kinross and beyond as he helps a couple with three children to find their dream home in the countryside.
Hampshire and Dorset Borders
10. Hampshire and Dorset Borders
October 22, 2024
Today
North Buckinghamshire
5. North Buckinghamshire
September 23, 2024
Briony May Williams helps a couple to find a new home in the Buckinghamshire countryside and meets someone who has already swapped city life for farm life in the county.
The Highlands
1. The Highlands
August 27, 2024
Alistair Appleton is in the Highlands of Scotland with a couple whose ambitions include setting up a music festival among the magnificent mountains the region is famous for.
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Where to Watch Escape to the Country
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, Prime Video, The Roku Channel Free and Hoopla.
  • Premiere Date
    April 18, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (997)