I Escaped to the Country isn’t just about finding the perfect rural idyll; it’s about witnessing the aftermath, the messy reality of making a life-altering change. This episode revisits past participants, offering a refreshing dose of honesty about the joys and challenges of country living. Have their dreams blossomed, or have they encountered unexpected thorns along the way?
Jules Hudson returns to Bedfordshire, checking in on a couple ten months after they took the plunge and moved into their mystery house. We witness the fruits of their labor – renovations, remodeling, and the gradual transformation of a house into a home. More importantly, we see how they’ve integrated into the village community, a crucial aspect of rural life often overlooked.
Sonali Shah heads to the Lincolnshire coast, revisiting another mystery house and its newly retired owners. Retirement, coupled with a move to the countryside, can be a double-edged sword. Shah explores how homeownership has impacted their outlook, examining the emotional landscape of this significant life transition. Has the escape to the country brought tranquility, or have they traded one set of challenges for another?
Tune in to BBC One on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM for a grounded look at the realities of rural relocation.
