Series synopsis
Escape to the Chateau DIY is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 9, 2018. It ended on December 14, 2020. It stars Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree.
Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".
Premise
Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dick Strawbridge as Self - Narrator
- Angel Adoree as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 95 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | April 9, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 30 | February 19, 2019 | September 10, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 15 | October 29, 2019 | February 4, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 20 | March 23, 2020 | August 3, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | November 30, 2020 | December 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dick and Angel give Jonny a crash course in the dos and don'ts of chateau shopping. |
April 9, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Angel Adoree advises Brits Jonathan and Michael on how to make their chateau wedding business work, before they try to persuade an American couple to book a big money wedding. |
April 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jonny and Ashley continue the search for their dream chateau, while Dick visits Philip and Angelina and helps them build a bridge at their property. |
April 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dick Strawbridge helps Elaine and David in their search for the ideal chateau. Tim and Krys as they prepare to re-launch their business. |
February 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Couple Tim and Krys work quickly to prepare the chateau for guests; Elaine and David make a visit to a former priory 17th-century in Normandy; and Steve and Angela work to improve a master bedroom. |
February 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Belinda visits Dick and Angel's chateau where they learn about decoupage, and potential chateau owners Elaine and David make a visit a 19th-century chateau that has 18 rooms along with two gites. |
March 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The first winter guests arrive at Tim and Rebecca's chateau. Amy and Marc are turning their chateau into a base for yoga retreats and as a B&B. Ben and Billie start renovating their final room, currently a junk room but was a small library. |
October 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Amy and Marc need a sewage system and want to make an eco-friendly version. Tim and Rebecca are creating a first family suite. Ben and Billie show off their fossil rich landscape and visit Angel for advice regarding a display table. |
November 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dick shares ideas with Ben and Billie. Tim and Rebecca re-gravel their nearly kilometre-long driveway. Amy and Marc find a medieval fireplace behind a modern fire and wall. |
November 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Fiona fights with the sub-zero weather. Tim and Sasha attempt to improve their income during the low-season. |
March 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Erin and JB start their transformation of the chateau's ruined orangery, trying to turn it into a top-tier venue. |
March 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tim and Sasha work on a plan to use their chateau's empty bathing pool. |
April 6, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Clive, Karen, Ross and Abbie work to give the pool house a desperately needed makeover. Tim and Krys start work on their barn. Tim and Margreeth work to transform the tired library. |
November 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Clive, Karen, Ross and Abbie being preparations for the season's first chateau wedding. Tim and Krys get rid of the unsightly render in their barn. Tim and Margreeth make a potager garden. |
December 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Julia calls in her sister to help take on work at her new home. On a quest for self-sufficiency, Tim finishes the greenhouse as a surprise for Margreeth's birthday. |
December 14, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 9, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |