Escape to the Continent
Programme following Brits considering a move abroad as they take the opportunity to test drive what an alternative life could look like in a totally new sunny clime.
- 2014-2015
- 2 seasons
- Reality
Programme following Brits considering a move abroad as they take the opportunity to test drive what an alternative life could look like in a totally new sunny clime.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Poitou-Charentes - France
In western France's Poitou-Charentes region, host Nicki Chapman shows a Sheffield couple four country homes good for an active, outdoorsy retirement.
Episode 2
Austria-Carinthia
Host Alistair Appleton tours southern Austria's Carinthia region with a Nottinghamshire couple looking for a home close to ski slopes and town life.
Episode 3
Spain (valencia)
Hampshire newlyweds eager to live in a warm Mediterranean locale follow host Anita Rani on a tour of rural properties in the Valencia region of Spain.
Episode 4
Croatia (dubrovnik)
Though born in England, Rada dreams of returning to her ancestral homeland with her partner David, and they've set their sights on Sunny Dubrovnik.
Episode 5
Cyprus (paphos)
Formerly under British rule, Paphos, Cyprus feels welcomingly familiar for a Yorkshire couple ready for the next step in their relationship.
Episode 6
Germany (mosel valley)
Germany's Mosel Valley is home to beautiful, historic castles and luscious vineyards, and Welsh couple Suzy and Will are captivated by the region.
Episode 7
France (brittany)
Endurance rider Lindsay and husband Paul are hoping to make the French region affectionately known as "Little Britain" their new home.
Episode 8
Italy (abruzzo)
One day in Abruzzo, Italy was enough to convince a Brighton couple to relocate to the rural region, but it's a big move to make.
Episode 9
Portugal (algarve)
A very picky Devonshire pair are desperate to find their dream home in the sun-kissed Algarve, which is the most expensive region of Portugal.
Episode 10
Spain (almeria)
After the sudden loss of his partner, Gary from Hertfordshire put their dream of moving to Almeria, Spain on ice. But now he feels ready for the move.
Episode 11
France (dordogne)
A Yorkshire couple looking for a lakeside property to retire in together are moved to tears of joy while perusing homes in nearby Dordogne, France.
Episode 12
Cyprus (limassol)
After vacationing in Cyprus for three decades, David and Jola are now looking for a permanent home in the sunny port city of Limassol.
Episode 13
Italy (umbria)
A couple in Scotland have their hearts set on finding a dream home in Umbria, Italy, a region they fell in love with after having their wedding there.
Episode 14
Spain (malaga)
A Middlesbrough couple have traveled all over the world, but when they visited Malaga, Spain, they knew it was where they wanted to base their lives.
Episode 15
Austria (salzburg)
While living in Germany, where they first met, Robert and Annette both fell in love with Austria. They're hoping they can now make Salzburg their home.
Episode 16
Portugal (lisbon)
With Anne transferring to Lisbon for work, her partner James agrees it's the perfect time to buy a property that can happily accommodate them both.
Episode 17
Italy (le marche)
Drawn to the region's abundance of organic farms, businesswoman and natural health enthusiast Janice plans to move to Le Marche with her mother.
Episode 18
France (midi-pyrénées)
Roger and Sylvia have felt drawn to France for years, but they'd like to stay close to family. Midi-Pyrenees seems perfect for what they want.
Episode 19
Portugal (centro)
Yearning for a warmer climate, Welsh couple Sandra and Kevin travel to central Portugal, where they hope to purchase their first property together.
Episode 20
France (languedoc)
With their kids out of the house, a couple from Milton Keynes hopes to relocate to Languedoc, a wine region where the sun shines 300 days a year.