Lizi Wootton, head of popular factual at Two Rivers Media, commented: “We are delighted to be sharing Dick and Angel’s Chateau adventures exclusively on Peacock in the US.
Both titles are full of such warmth, joy and inspiration, whether we’re witnessing all the challenges the couple face as they renovate Chateau de la Motte Husson or getting a unique – and relatable – snapshot of the DIY dilemmas we’re tackling in our own homes.” Having previously shared rights in the territory, Peacock will now be the destination for US fans to experience all of Dick and Angel’s adventures. Sally Habbershaw, EVP Americas at All3Media International, commented: “This new partnership with Peacock creates a fabulous exclusive home in the US for this hugely popular brand. We are really looking forward to sharing more of our life, our experiences, findings and knowledge with fans on Peacock.” Six years ago, when we collected the keys for our dream home here in France’s beautiful Pays de la Loire, we simply did not imagine that so many people worldwide would join us on our journey.
It's wonderful that Escape to the Chateau has found its home with Peacock in the US, and we cannot wait to tell everyone.
Filmed by the Strawbridge family on location, the series sees the couple helping families tackle their DIY dilemmas and crafting conundrums, as Dick and Angel share their expertise, inspiration and bespoke advice.ĭick and Angel Strawbridge commented: “We feel incredibly humbled by the support and love shown by our American fans. Spin-off series Escape to the Chateau: Made Do & Mend made its debut in 2020, with the first series filmed during lockdown, and recently returned for a new second series. The chateau, with its 45 rooms, a moat, orangery, 12 acres, seven outbuildings and huge potential, shares its secrets and reveals new discoveries in its journey to becoming the couple’s fairytale family home and business. Produced by Two Rivers Media and Chateau Television for Channel 4, Escape to the Chateau follows the Strawbridge family’s adventures as they embark on a renovation to bring a derelict 19th century French chateau back to life. Dick was stunned when his wife suggested re-rending the entire chateau. New NBCUniversal-owned streaming service Peacock, which has reached 54 million sign-ups since its launch last year, will show the new seventh series of Escape to the Chateau, which will premiere in the US on 1 October. Escape to the Chateau's Angel was left feeling 'tearful' after Dick issued a warning about a 'dire' situation.
She said that their son had built a fort out of cardboard boxes around their staircase which makes it difficult to move around as there isn't enough room.SVOD service Peacock has become the exclusive US home for the long-running Dick and Angel Strawbridge-led series as well as brand extension Escape to the Chateau: Make Do & Mend. He explained that at the start of their journey they were going to put two weddings on a week however, that has turned into just 12 a year which makes them feel more special.ĭick described it as having '12 parties' and that he is very invested in every one of them.ĭespite getting excited about reopening their wedding business, Angel discussed an issue they had been having with their son Arthur. However Dick insisted they don't tend to do a lot of weddings at their Chateau. I know our team have really missed the energy and excitement of weddings." “But it is something that I am looking forward to. “We have still got our bubble, so in a way, the Chateau is still bustling with energy. Is it going to be weird opening the doors to strangers again?”Īngel replied: “I just felt this house was meant to have people around.” Following the story of Dick and Angel as they buy an abandoned French chateau and with ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard graft, bring its 45 rooms and.
Host Graham said: “For the last year it has been a family home. ESCAPE to the Chateau fans were left seriously confused when they spotted a big change to the Strawbridges’ home in a recent snap. Angel and Dick Strawbridge are famous for renovating a huge chateau in France (Image: Channel 4 Picture Publicity)