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Watch Escape to the Chateau DIY (2018) Online

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Synopsis

Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing2018-04-0945mDick and Angel give Jonny a crash course in the dos and don'ts of chateau shopping.
2. Episode 22018-04-1045mAngel Adoree advises Brits Jonathan and Michael on how to make their chateau wedding business work, before they try to persuade an American couple to book a big money wedding.
3. Episode 32018-04-1145mJonny and Ashley continue the search for their dream chateau, while Dick visits Philip and Angelina and helps them build a bridge at their property.
4. Episode 42018-04-1245mDick Strawbridge searches for a stash of wine, said to be hidden by the Germans during the Second World War. Fiona starts renovating a dining room for a visit by the mayor.
5. Episode 52018-04-1345mIt is crunch time for Jonathan and Michael who are facing their investors. Philip and Angelina host the big anniversary party, but broken toilets threaten to offend their 60 guests.
6. Episode 62018-04-1645mDick Strawbridge follows the fortunes of Brit Mandy and her American business partner Steve, who have decided to build a swimming pool to entice more paying guests to their stunning cliff-edge chateau in the Dordogne. Desperate to increase income at his chateau, Michael invites Angel Adoree to help out with an experiment to do afternoon tea for the locals.
7. Episode 72018-04-1745mAs Jonathan and Michael prepare their chateau for the big wedding, they have a sewage problem that threatens to take the whole first floor out of action.
8. Episode 82018-04-1845mJonathan and Michael prepare for a wedding day with 45 guests, and a swimming pool continues to cause problems for Mandy and Steve.
9. Episode 92018-04-1945mDick Strawbridge helps Donna McDougal, who believes a horde of ancient armour was hidden in her chateau's lake. New parents in the Dordogne juggle their baby with converting an attic into a bed-and-breakfast suite, and Limoges chateau owners Colette and Paul launch an ambitious new menu.
10. Episode 102018-04-2045mDick Strawbridge and Donna McDougal's search for the armour in the lake continues. Tim and Krys struggle to get the attic converted in time for the first guests of the season.
11. Episode 112018-04-2345mBilly and Gwendoline want to hire their chateau out for weddings, but things are not going to plan, while Clive and Tanith hold an open day at their hotel to win over the locals.
12. Episode 122018-04-2445mBilly, Gwendoline and Michael locate their heating problem, but it means Billy faces the tricky task of repointing the chimney 20 metres up - despite being scared of heights.
13. Episode 132018-04-2545mPaul and Karen rent out their chateau as a holiday gite, while Dick and Angel try to keep costs down when shopping for baths.
14. Episode 142018-04-2645mBilly and Gwendoline need help tracking down the wild boars causing chaos around their chateau. Paul continues the task of converting his water tower into an office.
15. Episode 152018-04-2745mAt Billy and Gwendoline's chateau, Billy and his father try to level a patio so it can pass health and safety regulations. As Paul and Karen struggle to get the office conversion finished in time, a huge damaged pine tree needs to be cut down.
16. Episode 162018-04-3045mTim and Margreeth run their chateau in Picardy as a B&B, but are also planning to sell timeshares and build an upmarket caravan park to expand the business.
17. Episode 172018-05-0145mNicole visits Angel to ask her about wallpaper she found in her chateau. Tim and Margreeth prepare for Easter when their chateau will host 30 guests, but there are kitchen problems.
18. Episode 182018-05-0245mNicole and Stephan make a drastic decision and prepare for a party to celebrate the renovation of the main hall, while, Paul and Alison make the final preparations for a wedding.
19. Episode 192018-05-0345mStephanie wants to plant a romantic rose garden for her singles weekend, but she cannot operate the digger. Dick and Angel need to rescue a children's trampoline from their moat.
20. Episode 202018-05-0445mTim and Margreeth start to research their new business idea, Stephanie's big singles night arrives, while Sophie and James put on a walking tour.

Cast

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Dick Strawbridge
Self - Narrator
Angel Adoree
Self

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Is Escape to the Chateau DIY available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Escape to the Chateau DIY have?

Escape to the Chateau DIY has 5 seasons and 95 episodes.

When did Escape to the Chateau DIY first air?

Escape to the Chateau DIY first aired in 2018.

Is Escape to the Chateau DIY still running?

Escape to the Chateau DIY's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Escape to the Chateau DIY?

Escape to the Chateau DIY is classified as Documentary.