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Escape to the Chateau star Angel Strawbridge is the definition of a powerhouse. Equipped with a strong work ethic, the mum-of-two has spent the past eight years rolling up her sleeves and renovating her French abode with the help of her husband Dick Strawbridge and their two children, Arthur and Dorothy.To mark International Women's Day, the TV star caught up with HELLO! about female empowerment.

Dick and Angel Strawbridge admitted that they were terrified their business would collapse due to the stress and strain of the pandemic, feeling "sick" and "dizzy" as they struggled to stay afloat. Yet, in an unearthed interview, the pair confessed that even when their immense 45-bedroom abode was forced to close, they would never seek to escape from the chateau - only to it.Desperate to make ends meet after lockdown restrictions made weddings all but impossible, eliminating a huge chunk of their revenue, the quick-thinking pair decided to plan their own tour instead.They travelled the UK under the touring name Dick And Angel: Dare To Do It, with their children alongside them - and their presence turned out to be the one thing that prevented a nerve-wracked Angel from descending into complete panic."My heart was going so fast and my head was dizzy, and if I hadn’t had [my nine-year-old-son] Arthur leading me...

Escape to the Chateau has become a bestselling brand via the TV series featuring Angel and Dick Strawbridge and their spin-off merchandise ranges, comprising everything from wallpaper to furnishings and fragrance.

Escape To The Chateau star Angel Strawbridge has opened up about a "really challenging" issue she faces at her family home in France.The wife of Dick Strawbridge, 44, candidly admitted struggling finding "balance" in her hectic life, before revealing she needed to "take time out".Dick and Angel moved their family into the Chateau de la Motte Husson in Pays de la Loire in 2015.Since then the Chateau has opened its rooms to guests and become an in-demand wedding venue.It's understandable then that the couple have their hands full with their business, as well as taking care of their children, Dorothy and Arthur.In a recent interview, Angel candidly spoke about the importance of finding balance between both work and family life.The star said: "It's nice to work, but it's all about finding that balance within your life."She admitted it had been tough to reach a balancing point, but added that it's something they've found at last.Angel explained: "It has been really challenging for me but I think we are getting there."Especially with weddings, events and school, there are always things to do."It's about taking that time out," she added to House Beautiful.The family has had a busy year after returning to the UK for their Dare to do It! tour.Following a busy first-half of the year, they announced they were taking a much-needed break.Earlier this month, Dick and Angel took to Twitter to share a "big day" for their family.The couple told their 86,500 followers how the end of this week marked a big day for their children as it marked the end of a school year as well as one of their projects being released.They wrote: "It was a big day today for the Strawbridges...""The last day of school for Arthur & Dorothy and we are delighted to

Dick and Angel Strawbridge have been a massive hit with Channel 4 viewers as they were given an inside look as they restored Château de la Motte-Husson on their hit programme Escape to the Chateau for several years.The couple regularly share updates from their social media pages when the show is not on and this weekend they have made sure to excite fans as they tease new projects.The couple shared a picture on their Twitter page along with employees who work for Chateau HQ outside the lovely French mansion.They captioned the post in view of their 57,400 followers: "A couple of weeks ago, a few of us from Chateau HQ took a trip to France to visit Dick, Angel, Arthur and Dorothy."We had a wonderful time catching up on everything we've missed over the past couple of years and we started on some very exciting projects that are coming soon."Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their excitement.Djpilates1 said: "How wonderful!!!"I wish I could go for a visit! I adore the Chateau and I love Angel & Dick’s fantastic energy & zest for life."OurSayMedia added: "Looking forward to any new series."Janesdonuts2 commented: "Great a new series!"This comes as Dick recently admitted that although they have made incredible progress on the interior of their home, he regrets not giving the outside more love."We wanted to give you a tour of our garden," Dick began while shooting a video on their website.

Escape to the Chateau's Dick and Angel have taken to twitter to share a poignant family milestone.The stars took to the platform to reveal that it was the first time in seven years that they had seen certain members of their family as they shared a snap of them reunited years after last having seen each other.In view of their 57,000 followers, the official Escape to the Chateau account shared the reunion.The post read: "A couple of weekends ago, the Strawbridges had a visit from Dick's younger brother!"Bobby and Andrea hadn't visited The Chateau since Dick and Angel's wedding - so they were busy making up for lost time!," it ended.The snap showed a smiling Dick next to his younger brother Bobby with Andrea in between them as they posed in front of the orangery.Dick and Angel married at their stunning Chateau de la Motte Husson in 2015 with the couple tying the knot in front of their two children, Dorothy and Arthur.Their big day was featured in the first series of Escape to the Chateau and saw over 200 friends and family members join in the celebrations.In 2020 Angel shared a series of snaps from their intimate day, giving fans a glimpse into their nuptials.The candid snaps were taken by friends and shared an insight into their special day.In a recent interview, Angel admitted that hers and Dick's parenting styles are "so different", while acknowledging concerns for their two children.Speaking to Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 Live, Angel admitted that hers and Dick's attitudes were "very different" when it came to giving their children freedom while growing up.The Escape to the Chateau couple spoke to the BBC presenter about the challenge of raising their two children in France.When asked about their attitudes to

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick Strawbridge and Angel Strawbridge have opened up about the “daunting” task of putting on a show.The couple, who are known for their DIY skills at the French chateau, shared this in their latest update with fans of the Channel 4 series.Dick and Angel have just returned home from their six-week tour across the UK, which is the longest they’ve ever been away from the chateau.They were joined by their children Arthur and Dorothy for their show all about how they’ve been renovating their French chateau.Called Dare To Do It, this saw them visiting theatres in Belfast, London, Edinburgh and many more.It came to an end last week with a final show at the London Palladium.Now the family is back home, they’ve been updating their fans on what’s been going on.In their latest newsletter update, they shared a “humongous overdue hello and update”.Dick and Angel called the tour “an honour, a privilege and a pleasure” as they shared how lovely it was to meet fans.As well as this, they shared some photos of the time spent with their family across the country.However, the couple also candidly opened up about their opening night was a daunting moment for them.They penned: “In 2019 our tour manager told us that every night must be as good as the first and we have taken this very seriously.“However, there is something different about opening night because there is an underlying feeling of ‘anything can happen’...“Even after two days of rehearsals and testing everything technical is working, there is a small anticipation of the unknown.“It’s daunting and exciting in equal measure!”They went on to explain how they kept grounded, admitting their children were a big help.The couple continued: “At the start of every

Dick Strawbidge and Angel Strawbridge are well known for their beloved series Escape to the Chateau.

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick Strawbridge and Angel Strawbridge have returned to the UK to begin their new live show.The stars will be touring the country for the next five weeks as they shared the “exciting” announcement with their followers.Their show is called Dare To Do It and features the home renovators alongside their children, Arthur and Dorothy.Ahead of their first show today, the family shared an update with their 55,000 followers on Twitter.They penned: “At long last, the opening night of the 2022 ‘Dare to Do It - So much more to say…’ tour is here!“The Strawbridges are in Edinburgh and ready for the next 5 weeks touring the UK.“We hope you're excited as we are and we can't wait to see some of you there!”As well as this, the Strawbridges also shared a picture of their set with their Instagram followers.This gave those coming to see the show a quick glimpse at what they can expect.Plenty of their followers weighed in with their excitement following the latest update.Posting on Twitter, fan Sean wrote: “See you in 3 hours!”While user KarousadesCorfu added: “Have a great tour.”Reacting to the news on Instagram, Reneegick penned: “Have an AMAZING TOUR!“Love your family, you guys are awesome.”Kimmylouflipflop replied: “Good luck on the start of your tour guys.“Am sure you will smash it and have a brilliant time xx.”The tour was first announced by the pair last year as fans were invited to buy tickets.The premise of the show will see the Strawrbridges opening up about their life renovating a French chateau.They’ll be sharing insight into this, as well as how they “dared” to take on the challenge.The tour synopsis reads: “They may be an ‘odd couple’, but the charismatic pair have a love story to share.“They will

Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge has provided an update with his fans about his upcoming tour.

Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge has admitted he was disappointed to not see the wolf moon at his beloved home last night.The star of the Channel 4 show also shared his concern that his children would not be too upset by this.The first full moon of January has been called the Wolf Moon for centuries.It happened in 2022 for the first time last night across the world.Dick was among many who wanted to catch a glimpse at it from his chateau in France.However, the star was unable to do this, as he took to Twitter to share why.Posting to his 85,000 followers last night, he wrote: "It’s been cold and misty all day so there is no chance of seeing the first full moon of the year tonight, the ‘wolf moon’.“We’ll just have to pop up to the observatoire on Friday (the first clear evening forecasted).“It’ll still be full-ish wonder if A&D will notice a bit missing?”He was referring to his children with his wife Angel Strawbridge, Arthur and Dorothy.Many of Dick’s followers replied to his tweet as they shared their own experience of seeing the full moon.Fan @MurphyOfMercia wrote: “Best viewed with missing bits.“You get to see the craters on the edge of light line. Much more interesting.”While @Dee23361117 added: “I think they will by Fri.

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Escape to the Chateau fans love to follow Dick and Angel Strawbridge’s renovation of their French chateau.

Dick Strawbridge, 62, has admitted he and wife Angel Adoree, 43, would be “disappointed” if their kids decided to move away from the chateau.The Escape to the Chateau stars share two children together, Arthur and Dorothy, who also make an appearance on the Channel 4 show.Speaking with Nihal Arthanayake on BBC Radio 5 live last Thursday, Dick said his children deciding to move back to London would go down as a surprise for him and Angel.He said: “I’ll be blunt and I’ll say I think we’d be disappointed if when they grow up the first thing they want to do was go and move back to London.“Do you know what I mean?“That would be sort of a surprise, but I expect them to do it for a bit but not to sort of uproot.”About his and Angel’s decision to move to the chateau, Dick explained: “And we couldn’t actually settle, until we discovered on a very short holiday in France…“I quite like the idea of going and having an adventure and bringing the children with us on the adventure.”Dick and Angel have been busy with the promotion of their new book Living the Chateau Dream!.Recently during a live chat, hosted by the pair on their website, Dick explained that they had not always been as successful financially.Before the TV show had launched on Channel 4 the TV stars were faced with some financial struggles.He said: “We didn’t know if anyone was going to watch the television programme and exactly when it was going to be on telly.”Dick added: “But we actually, we spent all our money.”Shortly after, the pair turned to each other and began to laugh at themselves.Dick continued: “That was quite a large part but we had to make things work."“We had plans, that was the….size of the challenge we had.”Angel explained: “Well, and we had this big,

Angel Strawbridge has revealed that things "get a little bit panicky" during an average morning in Chateau de la Motte Husson thanks to Dick's need to always be on time.Angel shared the family's morning routine to Netmums editors Annie O'Leary and Wendy Golledge on their Sweat, Snot and Tears podcast.She said: "There is always a bit of sweating because when we get up, we are running around getting the kids ready for school, and then Dick always wants to be five minutes early."He stands at the bottom of the stairs and shouts out like a countdown, 'we are 8.25, 8.26'."And all of a sudden it all gets a little bit panicky, a little bit hot."Host Wendy remarked that the countdown would stress her out in the morning, whereas Annie was intrigued

Angel Strawbridge, 43, left many fans to take to Twitter during tonight's episode of Escape to the Chateau as she had a very "unusual choice" of sandwich for a children's party.The Channel 4 star made rose petal and honey sandwiches for her children's British themed tea party.On this evening's episode, Angel and her husband Dick were preparing for their first party in over two years.They were getting ready for a party they were hosting for their children, taking place at the 45-bedroom Chateau de la Motte Husson in Pays de la Loire.Angel surprised many fans with her rather different choice of sandwich for the event.Dick said: "This is a sandwich that I have never seen anywhere before other than when Mummy makes it.Rose then showed her

"Their kids are the same age as our kids," she explained.However, the star said it was "difficult" being introduced to the children at first.Angel said: "I love them to bits and of course I think, this is probably textbook, but Dick had been separated for many, many years before he met me."But it always feels weird doesn't it when there's somebody introduced to the children - it doesn't matter if they're young or old, or older as they were."The vintage-fan said forging a relationship with them took a while to do."I still think it is difficult and of course it took time," Angel said."They were really happy for Dick," she told the Sweat, Snot and Tears podcast.Last year, James made an appearance on his dad’s show Escape to the Chateau, as

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge have announced that they're taking a break from their French home, Château de la Motte-Husson, as they return to the UK for the first time in two years.

Angel and Dick Strawbridge are well-known for their Channel 4 series all about renovating Chateau de La Motte Husson.

Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree returned tonight for a new episode of Escape to the Chateau: Make and Mend.

Dick Strawbridge took to Twitter last night to address the news that he and his wife Angel Adoree are both in the running for the Reality Personality of the Year Award.The couple are on the 2021 shortlist following the success of their Channel 4 series Escape to the Chateau.The 61-year-old TV star urged his followers to use their vote for his spouse of six years, whose real name is Angela.In view of his 82,600 followers, he tweeted: "It’s getting interesting Angela and I have both been shortlisted Reality Personality of the Year 2021 National Reality TV Awards."Can I ask you to vote again please?" he added, sharing the link to vote."To quote Highlander ‘there can only be one’- so I’d love it if you’d vote for my girl," he sweetly added.The