Devotees of the beloved series Escape To The Chateau have been left in a state of delightful bewilderment following a recent social media post from the show's stars, Dick and Angel Strawbridge. The couple, who became household names by renovating a 19th-century French castle, shared a major update about their television future, but it was the appearance of their children that truly captured fans' attention.
A Frosty Announcement and a Family Transformation
The Strawbridge family, who fronted the hit Channel 4 programme from 2016 to 2022, broke a three-year filming hiatus with a picturesque snap on Instagram. The photo showed the quartet outside their historic home, the Château de la Motte-Husson, blanketed in snow. In their caption, Dick and Angel wrote, "Hello to you on this Super Sunday! Christmas came early this weekend at the Chateau... Not only did it snow and Arthur and Dorothy got to catch snowflakes with their tongues. We got to film something rather special with the perfect weather conditions!"
While the news of filming was exciting, fans were quickly distracted by the grown-up appearances of their children, Arthur and Dorothy. Followers of the show, which documented the family's life from its earliest stages, were taken aback by how quickly time has passed.
Fan Reaction: 'How Time Flies!'
The comment section on the post was swiftly flooded with astonished reactions from loyal viewers. One fan expressed a common sentiment, writing, "I remember these kids being very small. How time flies. My favourite show. How wonderful!!" Another echoed this, stating, "Oh my goodness how grown up are the kids now!" A third simply observed, "Such beautiful pictures, Arthur and Dorothy are growing up so quick." Alongside the surprise, many supporters seized the opportunity to voice their desire for a festive special of the programme.
Stepping Into a New Era on Screen
This social media activity comes hot on the heels of the official confirmation that Escape To The Chateau is set to return for a tenth series. The Daily Mail confirmed the revival, and the Strawbridges themselves announced the news earlier this month. Dick and Angel said, "We are delighted to announce that we are officially back in production for Escape to the Chateau, Series 10! It's been wonderful welcoming back our Escape filming family - the unsung heroes behind the cameras."
Explaining the decision to return, the pair reflected on their journey since first finding the chateau in 2015. They made the conscious choice to take a break after series nine concluded in 2022. Now, the family is ready to share their next chapter. They added, "Now, as a family, we've stepped into a new era. With Arthur and Dorothy happily settled into college, Series 10 brings more change and growth than the Chateau has ever seen." This new phase in their lives promises to bring fresh and captivating content for their dedicated audience.
