Caught in the middle of a reported fall out with Channel 4, Escape to the Chateau 's Dick and Angel Strawbridge announced last month that they would be stepping away from the show to spend more time with their family.
It marked the end of an era, with millions having followed the couple in their quest to turn a decrepit French chateau into a plush wedding venue with ceremonies costing £38,000.
With their endearing banter, eccentricities and unshakable family values, the programme at the Château de la Motte-Husson in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France, made for wholesome viewing.
