Escape To The Chateau
Channel 4, Sunday 17 February, 7pm
T hree years ago, Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel swapped their flat in Southend, Essex, for a dilapidated 19th-century chateau in the Loire, France. Their adventure makes for decent documentary action on Channel 4, and this three-parter is the latest series updating us on their situation. By now, the couple have made major strides, but they want to transform their stables into a home for Angel’s parents, while also building their events business. In this opener, Dick and Angel have seven weddings and 14 food lovers’ weekends to prepare for. Plus, there’s a family trip to Paris, and an astonishing floating adventure. ★★★ Boyd Hilton