Home TV Shows Reality Escape to the Country First aired October 14, 2002 45m/ep 26 seasons · 1279 epsRunning Overview The property show that helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.
Seasons Specials 2 episodes · Apr 14, 2009
Series 1 23 episodes · Oct 14, 2002
Series 2 16 episodes · Feb 26, 2007
Series 4 19 episodes · May 6, 2008
Series 5 26 episodes · May 14, 2007
Series 5 saw the introduction of longstanding 'Escape To The Country' presenters Alistair Appleton and Jules Hudson alongside fellow presenter Melissa Porter.
Series 6 23 episodes · Nov 20, 2007
Series 6 is the final series where original 'Escape To The Country' presenter Catherine Gee appeared.
Series 7 20 episodes · Oct 6, 2008
Series 7 saw the addition of Denise Nurse to the presenting team.
Series 8 20 episodes · Nov 3, 2008
Series 9 25 episodes · Feb 23, 2009
Series 10 80 episodes · Nov 9, 2009
The 10th series saw Welsh singer and radio presenter Aled Jones join the show, as well as the first appearances of longstanding 'Escape To The Country' presenters Nicki Chapman and Jonnie Irwin.
Series 11 75 episodes · Sep 6, 2010
Series 12 75 episodes · Nov 14, 2011
Series 13 75 episodes · Sep 3, 2012
Series 13 saw Aled Jones leave the show.
Series 14 84 episodes · Jul 29, 2013
Series 14 marks Sonali Shah's first appearance as part of the programme's presenting team.
Series 15 75 episodes · Sep 1, 2014
The 15th series saw the departure of Denise Nurse, following 8 years on the presenting team.
Series 16 70 episodes · Jun 1, 2015
This series saw the addition of Ginny Buckley to the presenting team.
Series 17 70 episodes · Sep 6, 2016
Veteran TV presenter Margherita Taylor joined the presenting team during the programme's 17th series.
Series 18 70 episodes · Oct 3, 2017
Series 19 70 episodes · Apr 2, 2018
Series 20 25 episodes · Jan 28, 2020
Series 21 53 episodes · Sep 7, 2020
This series saw wheelchair rugby player Steve Brown join the presenting team and the last appearance by Margherita Taylor.
Series 22 55 episodes · Sep 27, 2021
Series 22 saw the expansion of the presenting team again, with former Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Briony May Williams join alongside consumer affairs presenter Chris Bavin.
Series 23 54 episodes · Aug 22, 2022
Series 23 saw the last appearance of Jonnie Irwin, one of the longest serving members of the 'Escape To The Country' presenting team, having joined in 2009 alongside Nicki Chapman for the programme's 10th series. Irwin's untimely departure was due to him developing lung cancer, which he ultimately died from just a few months after his final episode aired.
This series also saw the return of Denise Nurse, who had last appeared as a presenter back in 2014 for the programme's 15th series.
Series 24 55 episodes · Aug 29, 2023
Series 25 55 episodes · Aug 27, 2024
Series 26 50 episodes · Aug 18, 2025
Last Air Date
April 28, 2026
Production
Boundless Fremantle Productions Naked West Thames Television Talkback Thames
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User Reviews I watch this program because it’s a relaxing way to end the day. It’s filmed from the perspective of buyers who want to escape traffic, noise, and high-density living for a place in the country. It shows beautiful properties, towns, and villages in the England, Scotland, and Wales countryside.
People are looking for gardens, large kitchens, and space for outdoor recreation, and (maybe a bit too often) some kind of holiday let business. The quality of the episodes somewhat depends on the presenter — they have varied styles. My favorites are Nicki, Jules, Denise, and Steve, but I skip any epi…
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