Escape to the Country: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
A series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country
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Upcoming Releases
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Cumbria
Briony May Williams teams up with a retired Shakespeare scholar who wants to write a new chapter in the countryside of Cumbria for her £300,000 budget.
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Your Time
Tue 01 Sep · 13:45
UK
Tue 01 Sep · 13:45
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · County Antrim and County Down
It’s an emotional homecoming today and a first for Jules Hudson as he visits County Down and County Antrim for some property shopping in Northern Ireland.
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Your Time
Mon 31 Aug · 13:45
UK
Mon 31 Aug · 13:45
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · The Cotswolds
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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The Cotswolds
Alistair Appleton is on a property-hunting mission in the beautiful Cotswolds with a couple who want a location with dog walks on their doorstep, as well as decent dining options for date nights!
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Your Time
Wed 02 Sep · 13:45
UK
Wed 02 Sep · 13:45
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Herefordshire
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Herefordshire
Briony May Williams helps a couple move from Belfast to Herefordshire to be closer to their family.
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Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 13:45
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 13:45
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East Riding of Yorkshire
Series 21 (Extended Versions)
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13. East Riding of Yorkshire
Armed with a top budget of £450,000, Jules Hudson property shops with a couple wanting to make a permanent move from Kent to the scenic East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 18:00
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 18:00
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Somerset
Series 22
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51. Somerset
Alistair Appleton helps an industrious young couple from Hertfordshire who are eager to make a rural move to Somerset.
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Your Time
Sat 05 Sep · 13:15
UK
Sat 05 Sep · 13:15
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Bedfordshire Borders
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Bedfordshire Borders
Even though the daily commute from London to their Bedfordshire business is taking its toll, Nicki Chapman has her work cut out persuading one half of today’s couple to move to the county’s borders!
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Your Time
Mon 07 Sep · 13:45
UK
Mon 07 Sep · 13:45
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · The Fens
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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The Fens
Steve Brown helps a couple from Bedfordshire relocate to the fabulous Fens to start a glamping business, so at least an acre of land is a priority.
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Your Time
Tue 08 Sep · 13:45
UK
Tue 08 Sep · 13:45
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Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Sonali Shah helps a couple returning to the UK from the USA with their two young children find a new countryside home.
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Your Time
Wed 09 Sep · 13:45
UK
Wed 09 Sep · 13:45
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Escape to the Country
Living with their baby boy in a one-bedroom flat in south London, today’s couple need more space, which they want to find in the lovely Chiltern Hills.
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Your Time
Thu 10 Sep · 13:45
UK
Thu 10 Sep · 13:45
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Channel
Recent
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Cumbria
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Cumbria
Briony May Williams teams up with a retired Shakespeare scholar who wants to write a new chapter in the countryside of Cumbria for her £300,000 budget.
Time
Your Time
Tue 01 Sep · 13:45
UK
Tue 01 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Recent
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · County Antrim and County Down
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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County Antrim and County Down
It’s an emotional homecoming today and a first for Jules Hudson as he visits County Down and County Antrim for some property shopping in Northern Ireland.
Time
Your Time
Mon 31 Aug · 13:45
UK
Mon 31 Aug · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · The Cotswolds
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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The Cotswolds
Alistair Appleton is on a property-hunting mission in the beautiful Cotswolds with a couple who want a location with dog walks on their doorstep, as well as decent dining options for date nights!
Time
Your Time
Wed 02 Sep · 13:45
UK
Wed 02 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Herefordshire
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Herefordshire
Briony May Williams helps a couple move from Belfast to Herefordshire to be closer to their family.
Time
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 13:45
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
East Riding of Yorkshire
Series 21 (Extended Versions)
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13. East Riding of Yorkshire
Armed with a top budget of £450,000, Jules Hudson property shops with a couple wanting to make a permanent move from Kent to the scenic East Riding of Yorkshire.
Time
Your Time
Thu 03 Sep · 18:00
UK
Thu 03 Sep · 18:00
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Somerset
Series 22
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51. Somerset
Alistair Appleton helps an industrious young couple from Hertfordshire who are eager to make a rural move to Somerset.
Time
Your Time
Sat 05 Sep · 13:15
UK
Sat 05 Sep · 13:15
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Bedfordshire Borders
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Bedfordshire Borders
Even though the daily commute from London to their Bedfordshire business is taking its toll, Nicki Chapman has her work cut out persuading one half of today’s couple to move to the county’s borders!
Time
Your Time
Mon 07 Sep · 13:45
UK
Mon 07 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · The Fens
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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The Fens
Steve Brown helps a couple from Bedfordshire relocate to the fabulous Fens to start a glamping business, so at least an acre of land is a priority.
Time
Your Time
Tue 08 Sep · 13:45
UK
Tue 08 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 24 (Extended Versions) · Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Series 24 (Extended Versions)
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Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Sonali Shah helps a couple returning to the UK from the USA with their two young children find a new countryside home.
Time
Your Time
Wed 09 Sep · 13:45
UK
Wed 09 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Escape to the Country
Living with their baby boy in a one-bedroom flat in south London, today’s couple need more space, which they want to find in the lovely Chiltern Hills.
Time
Your Time
Thu 10 Sep · 13:45
UK
Thu 10 Sep · 13:45
Repeats
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Nottinghamshire
Series 26: 28. Nottinghamshire
Denise Nurse helps a house hunter escape to rural Nottinghamshire. She also visits Sherwood Forest to learn how its ancient oaks are overcoming the challenges of climate change.
⏱ 44 mins
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Your Time
Fri 04 Sep · 13:45
UK
Fri 04 Sep · 13:45
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The Lothians
Series 25: 16. The Lothians
Wanting to escape south London, a mother and son meet up with Sonali Shah in the Lothians, where they want to find their ideal rural retreat, complete with an art studio.
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Your Time
Sun 06 Sep · 13:00
UK
Sun 06 Sep · 13:00
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Channel
Repeat
Episode
Nottinghamshire
Denise Nurse helps a house hunter escape to rural Nottinghamshire. She also visits Sherwood Forest to learn how its ancient oaks are overcoming the challenges of climate change.
⏱ 44 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 04 Sep · 13:45
UK
Fri 04 Sep · 13:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
The Lothians
Wanting to escape south London, a mother and son meet up with Sonali Shah in the Lothians, where they want to find their ideal rural retreat, complete with an art studio.
Time
Your Time
Sun 06 Sep · 13:00
UK
Sun 06 Sep · 13:00
Available for Streaming
Series 26
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12. Kent
12. Kent
A sunny adventure in the Kent countryside with a couple chasing fresh air and freedom, Nicki Chapman’s rural property prowess, a medieval mystery house and a fabulous flower farm.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 10 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months
(until 10 Nov 2026)
Series 26
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11. North Somerset
11. North Somerset
Alistair Appleton helps a young, soon-to-be-married couple find a dream home in the countryside of North Somerset, then unwinds with some meditation 'me time' in the Somerset Levels.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months
(until 03 Nov 2026)
Series 26
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10. Northumberland
10. Northumberland
Denise Nurse helps a couple, plus grandma, to swap town life for a new beginning that suits the whole family in the epically beautiful and remote countryside of Northumberland.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months
(until 27 Oct 2026)
Series 26
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9. Cumbria
9. Cumbria
Jules Hudson heads to the Cumbrian countryside with a sporty couple who are chasing a fresh start and have plans for a carpentry business and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 20 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months
(until 20 Oct 2026)
Series 26
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8. Herefordshire
8. Herefordshire
Emotions are running high during a house hunt in Herefordshire, where Sonali Shah is helping a couple to make a fresh start in the countryside after a life-changing event.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 13 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 13 Oct 2026)
Series 26
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7. Norfolk and Suffolk Border
7. Norfolk and Suffolk Border
Steve Brown helps a south east London couple find a family home on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, with homes that include two listed gems and a striking mystery house.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 6 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 06 Oct 2026)
Series 26
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6. Shropshire
6. Shropshire
Nicki Chapman helps a couple from the city of Wolverhampton to find a new home and lifestyle in Shropshire, before braving an outdoors adventure playground with a giant zip wire.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 29 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 29 Sep 2026)
Series 26
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5. North Yorkshire
5. North Yorkshire
A couple with four kids searches for outdoor adventures and fresh air in North Yorkshire, where Briony May Williams helps them find a family home with room to spread their wings.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 15 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 15 Sep 2026)
Series 26
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4. The Midlands
4. The Midlands
Richie Anderson joins the show's line-up, helping a couple of born-and-bred Brummies to find the perfect character property on his home turf of the rural Midlands.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 8 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months
(until 08 Sep 2026)
Series 26
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3. Kent
3. Kent
A mum and son with a £350,000 budget return from overseas, hoping to find a classic Kent cottage full of charm. Denise Nurse helps them make a fresh start in the Garden of England.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 1 Sep 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months
(until 01 Sep 2026)
Series 26
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2. Devon
2. Devon
Jules Hudson helps two retired drama teachers swap busy Sheffield for a new rural life in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 25 Aug 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months
(until 25 Aug 2026)
Series 26
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1. Argyll and Bute
1. Argyll and Bute
A couple from suburban Cheshire discover that stunning views don't have to cost a fortune as Sonali Shah finds them a home on Argyll and Bute’s Kintyre peninsula for a £250,000 budget.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 18 Aug 2025
Availability: Available for 9 months
(until 18 Aug 2026)
Series 25
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55. Herefordshire
55. Herefordshire
Briony May Williams is in rural Herefordshire, helping a couple who are looking to buy their first home together where they can finally get their collection of potted plants in the ground.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 3 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 6 months
(until 03 Jun 2026)
Series 25
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54. North Wales
54. North Wales
In north Wales, Jules Hudson helps a buyer turn a favourite holiday destination into his forever home by finding a dog-friendly house with rural walks on the doorstep.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 2 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 6 months
(until 02 Jun 2026)
Series 25
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53. Devon
53. Devon
Steve Brown is with a buyer who is hoping to find a new house in her childhood home county of Devon. He also visits an organic orchard that produces award-winning cider.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 26 May 2025
Availability: Available for 6 months
(until 26 May 2026)
Series 25
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52. Suffolk
52. Suffolk
Briony May Williams helps a young couple trade in their London flat for a family home in rural Suffolk, with space for their two children to enjoy a new life in the country.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 19 May 2025
Availability: Available for 6 months
(until 19 May 2026)
Series 25
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51. East Sussex
51. East Sussex
Having met online and fallen in love just over a year ago, today's couple are calling on the help of Nicki Chapman to find them their very first home together in East Sussex.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 12 May 2025
Availability: Available for 5 months
(until 12 May 2026)
Series 25
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50. North Yorkshire
50. North Yorkshire
The coast is a theme today as Denise Nurse helps a keen gardener move to North Yorkshire to be closer to her family and her treasured grandson.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 3pm 28 Apr 2025
Availability: Available for 5 months
(until 28 Apr 2026)
Series 25
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49. Suffolk
49. Suffolk
Today’s couple have enlisted the help of Briony May Williams to help them swap their busy Kent town for the great outdoors of rural Suffolk.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 22 Apr 2025
Availability: Available for 5 months
(until 22 Apr 2026)
Series 25
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48. The Lake District
48. The Lake District
Today’s buyer is ready to fulfil a lifelong dream of moving to the Lake District, where Sonali Shah helps her explore homes in pretty villages, including a unique mystery house.
Duration: 44 mins
First broadcast: 14 Apr 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days
(until 11 Dec 2025)
Escape to the Country FAQs
When is Escape to the Country next on?
The next broadcast of Escape to the Country airs at Wed 02 Sep · 13:45(UK: Wed 02 Sep · 13:45) on BBC One.
Which channel is Escape to the Country next on?
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