Escape to the Chateau (2016–2022)

1. S01E01Finding the ChateauJune 5, 2016—Dick and Angel find their fairytale French castle. Dick launches into fitting a monumental heating system while Angel discovers the chateau'
2. S01E02Chickens, Heating and a Blank CanvasJune 12, 2016—With just £20,000 left in the coffers the refurb problems feel endless for Dick with time running out. But Angel is on a creative roll. And
3. S01E03Moat, Pineapple Chandeliers and a WeddingJune 19, 2016—Dick and Angel are due to marry in just a few weeks, expecting 200 guests. But room after room still needs to be restored, decorated and fur
4. S01E04Hole in the WallJune 26, 2016—Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree buy a fairy-tale French chateau to bring back to life.
5. S01E05They're Our FliesJuly 3, 2016—
6. S01E06Angel's Palace of DreamsJuly 10, 2016—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Pig Roaster, Versailles Loo and First Day at SchoolNovember 27, 2016—It's the first ever paid event at the chateau and Dick tries to make a pig-roaster out of an oil-tank. Angel creates a Versailles-inspired d
2. S02E02Fishing, Foraging and an ElevatorDecember 4, 2016—Keen to expand the business, Dick and Angel Strawbridge consider moat fishing, woodland foraging and installing a lift. Will the chateau sur
3. S02E03Christmas at the ChâteauDecember 11, 2016—As winter descends on the chateau and Christmas looms, Dick and Angel Strawbridge rush to complete a huge to-do list before the arrival of t

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Only 20 Rooms to GoSeptember 24, 2017—The couple get cracking on the 20 rooms that still need fixing. Angel buys a clapped-out van. And what have the tree surgeons done to the li
2. S03E02SpringOctober 1, 2017—Dick buys a tractor, with plans to tame the walled garden. Angel designs a boudoir with black walls and mirrors. The couple explore truffle
3. S03E03The Wedding SeasonOctober 8, 2017—As the wedding season comes to the chateau, Dick and Angel's lives are about to get a whole lot busier. Then there's the barn, the van and t

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Weddings, Stables & StaircasesMarch 18, 2018—Summer has arrived and Dick and Angel are busier than ever with 7 weddings and 14 food lovers' weekends to prepare for. If that wasn't enoug
2. S04E02Harvest and BirthdayMarch 25, 2018—It's harvest time and Dick wants to make jam and turn pears into booze. Angel has ambitious plans for a floating geodesic dome over the moat
3. S04E03A Floating DomeApril 1, 2018—Dick gets to work on the chateau's crumbling stucco while Angel puts the finishing touches to the floating geodesic dome in the moat, ready

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01GlampingNovember 11, 2018—Dick and Angel throw open the shutters of their French chateau for a new season, as they get to work creating a luxury glamping experience.
2. S05E02In the AtticNovember 18, 2018—Angel plans a stunning attic studio. She and Dorothy go on a mother daughter trip to Paris. Dick's busy in the outbuildings And there's a su
3. S05E03Parkour & TurretNovember 25, 2018—Angel creates a series of rooms bursting with beauty in the chateau's pepper-pot turret. Dick opens up a parkour fitness trail in the ground
4. S05E04Peak SummerDecember 2, 2018—It's the height of summer and the heat is on for Dick and Angel, with the peak of the events season, wedding cakes melting, school holidays,
5. S05E05Cafe GrandmaDecember 9, 2018—Before winter sets in, Dick ploughs up the wild flower meadow - a change that Angel doesn't entirely agree with. He then joins with Angel in
6. S05E06Harvest TimeDecember 16, 2018—Dick and Angel harvest their pumpkins in the Autumn. But there's still time for family wheelbarrow races, to give the basement a swish makeo
7. S05E07Escape to the Chateau at ChristmasDecember 23, 2018—Dick and Angel throw a Christmas party for everyone who has helped them in restoring the chateau, complete with food from the walled garden

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Winter ReturnsNovember 3, 2019—It is winter and time to return to the chateau. Dick and Angel build a new events kitchen with a half-tonne oven. There is a magical birthda
2. S06E02A Boat in the MoatNovember 10, 2019—It's springtime at the chateau and there are big plans afoot for a boat in the moat. And Angel tangles with ancient wallpaper while Dick wre
3. S06E03Weddings & AviariesNovember 17, 2019—It's the wedding season. Dick and Angel are at their busiest while also tangling with a circus tent, two giant aviaries, and a water lily po
4. S06E04The Party of a LifetimeNovember 24, 2019—Dick and Angel are warming up for one of the year's biggest events - Angel's parents' 50th wedding anniversary, which involves inviting more
5. S06E05Camper VanDecember 1, 2019—There never seems to be much down-time at that sumptuous French château for owners Dick and Angel Strawbridge. Even as the summer ends after
6. S06E06Autumn RenovationDecember 8, 2019—As the beginning of autumn arrives, Dick Strawbridge passes on his conker skills to the family, before the serious business resumes and the
7. S06E07RiverboatDecember 15, 2019—As autumn arrives at the chateau, Dick and Angel start a new project, turning a 35-foot eight-tonne riverboat into luxury guest accommodatio
8. S06E08Escape to the Chateau at ChristmasDecember 22, 2019—After another busy year, Dick and Angel prepare for Christmas with an exquisite festive menu; some beautiful Christmas crafts; friends, fami

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Supersized WorkshopNovember 15, 2020—Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree’s to-do list is as long as ever, and with no guests, weddings or events at the chateau this year, they use
2. S07E02Sloe Gin, Library & Ceiling RoseNovember 22, 2020—With autumn just around the corner, it’s a chance for the Strawbridge family to make the most of the wild larder on their doorstep. Dick is
3. S07E03Wash House, Trench & Vintage BikeNovember 29, 2020—“Wash House, Trench & Vintage Bike” Dick and Angel start work on turning the old wash house into a bathroom for their boat on the moat. Ang
4. S07E04Orangery, Daybeds & Unexpected HistoryDecember 6, 2020—Dick and Angel Strawbridge attempt to renovate the orangery with the help of a roofing expert and some pre-loved slate, all the way from Wal
5. S07E05Pop-Up Restaurant, Orangery, CelebrationDecember 13, 2020—The whole family help to build an open kitchen and create a pop-up restaurant in the orangery to celebrate Dick and Angel's fifth wedding an
6. S07E06Escape to the Chateau at ChristmasDecember 25, 2020—In this festive special, the Strawbridges take inspiration from Christmases past in a 19th-century ledger they find in the attic, and create

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Gardening & the Coach HouseOctober 24, 2021—Dick, Angel, Arthur and Dorothy share more enchanting tales from the Chateau, as they continue the renovation of their 19th-century fairytal
2. S08E02Chateau Roof & the Preserves CupboardOctober 31, 2021—Dick and Angel start work on the biggest, messiest and most expensive job they've ever done at the Chateau - repairing, re-tiling and re-ins
3. S08E03Great British Garden PartyNovember 7, 2021—Dick and Angel throw a garden party for Arthur and Dorothy's friends, with traditional games including handmade giant dominoes and a treasur
4. S08E04Storage & Memory FurnishingsNovember 14, 2021—Angel comes up with an ingenious plan for more storage space, and as the re-slating of the roof continues, Dick and Angel preserve some old
5. S08E05Secret Space & a Celestial-Inspired Sky BarNovember 28, 2021—Angel discovers that the chateau has a vast attic space running the length of the building and rising to the ridge of the roof. While Dick i
6. S08E06Colour Boards, Rendering & an Old GadageDecember 5, 2021—Angel sets about restoring the Chateau's walls to their original glory using computer mock-ups to try and match the existing colour. Part of
7. S08E07Mollusc Madness & Key MouldingDecember 12, 2021—Work continues on the chateau's roof and exterior walls, but Dick and Angel uncover more issues... And can Papi Steve make a second front do
8. S08E08Escape to the Château at ChristmasDecember 19, 2021—Dick, Angel, Arthur and Dorothy enjoy a magical festive adventure in this Christmas episode, with a family celebration inspired by a very sp

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Atelier de MariageOctober 30, 2022—The Strawbridges return with more heart-warming adventures and innovative renovations. Dick and Angel prepare for wedding season, as the 'At
2. S09E02Natasha and Victoria's Big DayNovember 6, 2022—Dick and Angel are preparing to welcome guests once more, from cleaning and weeding to tidying the 12 acres of land, it's all hands-on deck
3. S09E0319th-Century Folly RetreatNovember 13, 2022—Dick and Angel transform a rustic 19th-century folly in their walled garden into a unique space for all the family, complete with a magical
4. S09E04Summer KitchenNovember 20, 2022—It's summer at the chateau. Alongside wedding preparations, Dick and Angel create a new outdoor entertaining area, complete with a summer ki
5. S09E05Bling Birthday PartyNovember 27, 2022—After eight long years, the peach tree in the walled garden is finally fruiting, and Dick, Angel, Arthur, and Dorothy can't wait to try the
6. S09E06Games Room and Hidden TreasureDecember 4, 2022—Dick and Angel visit one of the last unexplored areas of the attic. Among the dust and cobwebs, they uncover more of the chateau's unexpecte
7. S09E07Winter Garden RoomDecember 11, 2022—Dick and Angel create a conservatory-style winter garden room. Meanwhile, the chateau is busy hosting its biggest wedding ever, so there is
8. S09E08Escape to the Château at ChristmasDecember 18, 2022—The Strawbridges prepare their festive celebrations, and want to thank everyone who has helped them along the way with the château's biggest

Season 9 ranked & reviewed