Escape to the Chateau

Its the first ever paid event at the chateau and Dick tries to make a pig-roaster out of an oil-tank. Angel creates a Versailles-inspired downstairs loo. And its their sons first day at school.

As winter descends on the chateau and Christmas looms, Dick and Angel Strawbridge rush to complete a huge to-do list before the arrival of the family from England

Dick buys a tractor, with plans to tame the walled garden. Angel designs a boudoir with black walls and mirrors. The couple explore truffle farming. And theres a wedding proposal in the dining room.

Dick and Angel throw open the shutters of their French chateau for a new season, as they get to work creating a luxury glamping experience. If it can stop raining, that is.

Angel creates a series of rooms bursting with beauty in the chateaus pepper-pot turret. Dick opens up a parkour fitness trail in the grounds, but he hits an unexpected snag.

Before winter sets in, Dick ploughs up the wild flower meadow - a change that Angel doesnt entirely agree with. He then joins with Angel in bringing the dilapidated coach house back to life, in a bid to create Cafe Grandma.

Dick and Angel throw a Christmas party for everyone who has helped them in restoring the chateau, complete with food from the walled garden and homemade wine.

The look back at the epic transformation of Dick Strawbridge and wife Angels 45-room chateau continues, focusing on how Angels creativity bought the chateau back to life, as walls were smashed, exquisitely designed rooms cleverly bought to life and stunning bathroom suites installed.

Dick and Angel are warming up for one of the years biggest events - Angels parents 50th wedding anniversary, which involves inviting more than 100 people to a huge party. Theres a bespoke menu to plan and prepare, so Dick has called in the cavalry, with his son James arriving from Cornwall. Together with some help from Arthur, the Strawbridge boys have their work cut out as they create dishes they hope will strike a chord with everyone.

As the beginning of autumn arrives, Dick Strawbridge passes on his conker skills to the family, before the serious business resumes and the next phase of the renovation begins. Dick and his wife Angel Adoree get to work converting the old tack room into a grand entrance way. Angel knocks down walls and upcycles an old glass door, while Dick lays a new concrete floor.

After another busy year, Dick and Angel prepare for Christmas with an exquisite festive menu; some beautiful Christmas crafts; friends, family, and some special guests.

With autumn just around the corner, it’s a chance for the Strawbridge family to make the most of the wild larder on their doorstep. Dick is determined to make sloe gin, while Angel presses on with her plan to create a library in the pepper pot tower

Dick and Angel Strawbridge attempt to renovate the orangery with the help of a roofing expert and some pre-loved slate, all the way from Wales, They also discover some unexpected history beneath their feet, and Angel finds two old daybeds in need of upcycling.

In this festive special, the Strawbridges take inspiration from Christmases past in a 19th-century ledger they find in the attic, and create a winter wonderland complete with an ice rink.

Dick and Angel start work on the biggest, messiest and most expensive job theyve ever done at the Chateau - repairing, re-tiling and re-insulating the whole of the original roof. They also transform the preserves cupboard and go hunting in the walled garden for ingredients to make home-grown mint tea and rainbow sweetcorn relish

Angel comes up with an ingenious plan for more storage space, and as the re-slating of the roof continues, Dick and Angel preserve some old wallpaper and create memory furnishings

Angel sets about restoring the Chateaus walls to their original glory using computer mock-ups to try and match the existing colour. Part of a traditional device used for making cider is discovered while clearing out the piggery, so the hunt is soon on to locate the rest of it. Inspired by the ancient piece of machinery, the family collects apples to make their very own juice.

Dick, Angel, Arthur and Dorothy enjoy a magical festive adventure in this Christmas episode, with a family celebration inspired by a very special part of France - Colmar in the Alsace region, close to the German border. They discover an enchanting medieval town that makes Christmas feel more magical than ever. Its not long before they are taking part in a festive treasure hunt, sampling local baked delicacies, trying their hand at fondue, and discovering the ice and crémant wines that the region is synonymous with. Back at the chateau, the Strawbridge traditions are not forgotten. Angel, her mum Jenni and Dorothy head out into the chateau grounds to collect the fir and foliage to make the annual Christmas wreath.

Dick and Angel are preparing to welcome guests once more, from cleaning and weeding to tidying the 12 acres of land, its all hands-on deck to get the chateau wedding ready. Angel is in her element as she makes the weddings floral arrangements, while Dick swaps hats and performs his duties as a Celebrant.

Its summer at the chateau. Alongside wedding preparations, Dick and Angel create a new outdoor entertaining area, complete with a summer kitchen and covered wooden pergola.

Dick and Angel visit one of the last unexplored areas of the attic. Among the dust and cobwebs, they uncover more of the chateaus unexpected treasures, including an old train set. With the children growing up fast, Dick and Angel want to create a place for them to call their own - a room filled with vintage games as well as new ones. Dick and Angel have bought a classic Renault 4CV dating back to the 1950s thats in need of restoration.

The Strawbridges prepare their festive celebrations, and want to thank everyone who has helped them along the way with the châteaus biggest party yet. All hands are on deck collecting and decorating the Christmas tree, preparing a festive feast, and carrying out time honoured family traditions. Dick, Papi Steve, Arthur and Dicks eldest son James head to the beaches of Brittany to collect oysters.