Celebrity Escape to the Country

Celebrity Escape to the Country

BBC One Running

3 Seasons · 17 Episodes · Premiered December 18, 2023

Celebrity Escape to the Country welcomes an exciting host of well-known faces hoping to make a countryside relocation including the nation's favourite panto dame and King of the Jungle, Christopher Biggins; Bucks Fizz popstar, Cheryl Baker; TV health professional, Doctor Ranj Singh; Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec; and TV quiz sensation, Jenny Ryan AKA ‘The Vixen' from The Chase.First launching in 2002, the BBC's longest running property show Escape to the Country has showcased an idyllic look into rural Britain's property market, giving urban homeowners an insight into a prospective country life. Guided by the property experts, the buyers decide whether or not to swap the hustle and bustle of city living in favour of the slower quietude of the countryside. Celebrity Escape to the Country will see our celebrity house hunters explore the serene landscapes and lifestyles of the Home Counties, Cheshire, the Peak District, Lancashire, Kent and Sussex.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

5 episodes
E01
Dr Ranj
Mon, Dec 18 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 45 min
TV's Dr Ranj has a serious case of the city blues, but a dose of Escape to the Country and some home-shopping therapy could be the cure. Accompanied by artist and friend Tom, Denise Nurse administers a fabulous selection of property options within reach of the Peak District, including one fit for a king. While on the search, they attempt to work out whose job is harder – a doctor's or a vet's.
E02
The Vixen (aka Jenny Ryan)
Wed, Dec 20 2023 3:00 PM GMT+0000 45 min
Wanting to make a move back to her roots, Jenny Ryan, aka The Vixen from The Chase, along with her partner Thom, has Jules Hudson at the helm for this celebrity escape to find a new countryside home in rural Lancashire, worthy of the UK's ‘queen of the quiz'.With Jenny's help, Jules also fulfils his lifelong ambition of becoming king. Fortunately, for the rest of us, it's only for a couple of hours!
E03
Janette and Aljaž
Wed, Dec 27 2023 6:45 PM GMT+0000 45 min
Although they are not nearly ready to hang up their dancing shoes, Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec do want to make their escape to the country... in rural Cheshire, where Sonali Shah is on hand with sparkly wellies at the ready. Look out for a very special guest appearance from the couple's beautiful baby daughter and star turns from Belle and Danny Boy, a pair of ever so cute ponies.
E04
Biggins
Thu, Dec 28 2023 6:45 PM GMT+0000 45 min
Stand by for some thigh-slapping fun as Nicki Chapman helps the nation's favourite pantomime dame and king of the jungle, Christopher Biggins, and his partner Neil escape London for a new home in the rural Home Counties. Focusing on the home, the trio take a trip to Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey, where Biggins wonders how to go about getting a part in one of the most popular shows of all time... after Escape to the Country, of course.
E05
Cheryl Baker
Fri, Dec 29 2023 6:45 PM GMT+0000 45 min
On the hunt for a new country pad, pop queen and TV presenter Cheryl Baker and her musician husband Steve, team up with Alistair Appleton for a special celebrity escape. This one is packed with loads of laughter, great properties, world-record-breaking attempts, cooking, dancing, grape squashing and a mystery house with a mystery guest!

Season 2

6 episodes

Season 3

6 episodes

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