Dick Strawbridge's son has explained why Escape to the Chateau is such a successful show.
The Channel 4 series follows Dick and Angel Adoree's efforts to renovate a 19th century chateau before opening it to the public. The show is a fan favourite as viewers were devastated when the couple confirmed the latest season would be the last.
Fans were thrilled as the show retuned tonight. Sunday's episode continued to show the renovation as the couple made new new outdoor entertainment space.
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James Strawbridge is Dick's eldest son and has also appeared on the show. He told the Express why Dick and Angel manage to make the renovation process work so effectively.
He said his dad works "very hard" to get the structural work done around the 19th Century home whereas Angel puts her heart into the soft furnishings and "arts and crafts".
He said: "She's often creating a look similar to some of these old houses on a budget. So it's almost like anyone can have a go. I think it's a really nice synergy between the two shows."
James has been busy making his BBC cooking series, named Strawbridge Over the Drawbridge. For his BBC series, he visits grand homes across Northern Ireland to learn about their owners before cooking them a meal which reflects the history of the house.
He also explained how his programme differs to Escape to the Chateau. He said: "When you go to the chateau the work being done with the renovation is quite quick compared to when you look at a house with a 500-year history.
"It's definitely more intense at the chateau than at these houses I visit."
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