Escape to the Country

Family

Station:
BBC One (GB)

Status:
Running

Start:
2007-05-14

Rating:
9.5/10 from 2 users

A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

Escape to the Country Next Episode Air Date

Next Episode is 'Devon and Cornwall' (Season 27 Episode 11) and airs on 23 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT).

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List of episodes

S27E8 - Powys

Jules Hudson is in Powys, helping Lisa from Northampton achieve a life reboot. With a budget of £450,000, she wants a fresh start in the Welsh countryside for her and her two children. There's an exciting mix of homes on offer, including a 17th-century mystery mansion... or at least a wing of it.

On a break from the property shopping, Jules takes things to new heights as he canoes across the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, paddling a dizzying 128 feet above the ground.

Air Date: 09 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT)

S27E9 - Suffolk

Steve Brown heads to Suffolk with a couple from an East Sussex town who are utterly devoted to their three whippets and are desperate to leave their 1960s bungalow. They dream of running a small glamping escape, complete with a shepherd's hut for guests and a garden for their speedy, four-legged companions. Property picks include a striking mystery house and even homes with more than one staircase!

Steve also takes to his bicycle to test out a newly created cycling route that winds through some of Suffolk's most glorious countryside.

Air Date: 15 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT)

S27E10 - East Riding of Yorkshire

Alistair Appleton is in the East Riding of Yorkshire with a couple heading home after a life in France, along with their dog Daisy and a serious craving for family, friends and proper fish and chips. With £280,000 to spend, they explore a tempting mix of characterful older homes and smart modern properties.

Along the way, Alistair also learns about a local scheme helping to create affordable housing so local people can continue to put down roots in this much-loved corner of the county.

Air Date: 16 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT)

S27E11 - Devon and Cornwall

Briony May Williams travels to scenic Devon and Cornwall, helping Andrew and Will swap their busy Oxfordshire town life for something with a little more sea air and a lot less stress. With every property offering its own tempting slice of country living and some serious wow factor, choosing won't be easy.

Taking a break from the house hunting, Briony meets a south Devon escapee who bought a crumbling old farmhouse on a whim five years ago and who is still lovingly bringing it back to life today.

Air Date: 23 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT)

S27E12 - Lincolnshire

Richie Anderson is in rural Lincolnshire, helping John and Margaret find a large countryside home, with enough room for six visiting grandchildren, on a budget of £400,000. They explore wonderful properties, including one with a delightful garden, as well as a mystery house close to the coast. Richie also visits a former 300-acre farm now being transformed through an ambitious rewilding project.

Air Date: 24 Jun 2026 09:00 (CDT)