Dick and Angel Strawbridge voice regret over buying French chateau after Channel 4 row
10.06.2024 - 11:47
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the stars of Escape to the Chateau, confessed that they had "200 plus pages of reasons not to buy" their French abode.
The telly duo made a comeback on screens last night, despite Channel 4's announcement last year that they had severed ties with the pair "following a review", after years of collaboration on the immensely popular show. This followed allegations that Dick and Angel 'bullied' producers during filming, but they maintained that there are 'two sides to every story'.
A leaked audio snippet allegedly featured Angel launching a 'foul mouthed rant' at a producer. However, they have since made a return to Channel 4 with a fresh series.
Dick and Angel's Secret France sees the couple exploring the country beyond their residence. They are renowned for inviting viewers into their home over the years as they refurbished a rundown French chateau.
In the opening credits for the new series, Dick and Angel pondered over the enormous task of renovating their 45-room property. Dick was seen perusing a pile of paperwork while inspecting the derelict house and stated: "200 plus pages of reasons not to buy the house", reports the Mirror.
The audience was over the moon to see the duo return to their screens. One admirer chimed in, exclaiming: "So good to see Angel and Dick Strawbridge back on our screens! #escapetothechateau #secretfrancewithdickandangel #secretfrance."
Another admirer penned: "Great to see Dick and Angel's skills and passions in a beautifully presented programme #C4SecretFrance."
A third follower queried: "@dickstrawbridge Another brilliant #secretfrance Is there any chance we could get another series from the Chateau? Loved it."
Dick and Angel had taken a hiatus from the telly since the