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.
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