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as they renovated the chateau, outbuildings and surrounding area. Showcasing his engineering and culinary skills and her design talents, the programme was a huge success. The series spawned spin-offs, including Escape to the Chateau: DIY and a UK tour, An Audience with Dick and Angel. Meanwhile, the couple run a successful events business at the property, catering for weddings and other gatherings.
Although Escape to the Chateau ended in 2022, there is little doubt that Lieutenant- Colonel Dick Strawbridge MBE will be once again on our television screens before long.
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