Escape to the Country - 31/07/26 01:45pm

Programme date and time: July Friday 31st 2026 01:45pm to 02:45pm

Programme duration: 60 minutes

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Series Synopsis

Escape To The Country first aired in 2002. The programme sets out to show prospective city fleers who are searching for the idyllic country living lifestyle different properties each with their own merits that the presenters hope will meet the homebuyers brief. The hosts over the years have included Catherine Gee, Alistair Appleton, Denise Nurse, Nicki Chapman, Jules Hudson, Melissa Porter, Jonnie Irwin, Aled Jones, Anita Rani, Ginny Buckley, Sonali Shah, and Margherita Taylor.

Episode Description

A Canadian couple task Briony May Williams with finding them the stone cottage they've always dreamed of owning in Wales for their budget of £450,000. [S] [HD]

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