Season 22

Alistair Appleton is in Hebridean heaven on Lewis and Harris, helping a couple with a £400k budget to relocate to this beautiful, rugged Scottish island. As well as exploring the island and a handful of its properties, Alistair meets a host of welcoming locals and visits a tweed mill to discover how the exclusive fabric is made.

Wanting to be close to the coast, today's rural relocators have a £650,000 budget, and it's Jonnie Irwin who's on hand to help them start a new life by finding a new home in Devon. Jonnie also visits Beer, a picturesque fishing village long associated with smugglers, where he tries not to disturb the residents of the local caves.

The ladies are on tour in Somerset and Dorset today, where Briony May Williams helps a buyer from London, with her daughter in tow for support, to realise the dream of a new life in the country. Briony also visits a local kitchen to learn about the potential health benefits of fermented food whilst creating kimchi, an ancient Korean dish made using the humble cabbage.

Bedfordshire beckons today's couple, who are looking for the peace and quiet the county has on offer. Steve Brown guides them on their house hunt, and he also visits Biggleswade to find out about an easily accessible off-road, multi-user path that circumnavigates the market town, enabling people to connect to the local countryside and its wildlife.

Somerset is the destination today, where Alistair Appleton is helping an industrious young couple from Hertfordshire who are eager to make a rural move to the county. In the home of cheddar cheese, Alistair investigates innovations to complement that dairy tradition when he visits a local producer who specialises in vegan cheese.

Chris Bavin is on hand to make the rural English dream a reality by presenting some beautiful properties to a couple returning to the UK after 20 years living abroad in Canada. They have a big budget to spend on a new home and are open to the countryside in either Worcestershire or Warwickshire.

Steve Brown faces a double challenge in his home county of Kent as he helps two sisters from London to buy a house each. With two separate budgets and different priorities, they are exploring options for rural and coastal living. Steve also meets a father and son whose family have been restoring traditional oast houses for four generations.

Having sold up his home in the large Bedfordshire town of Luton, today's buyer has already relocated to a rental in Derbyshire, but has called on the expertise of Sonali Shah to help him source his very own property in the countryside, where he can entertain family and friends. For a real flavour of local life, they sample traditional Bakewell puddings and tarts, as well as some exotic cuisine from much further afield.

Wanting to swap their home in London for a new one in the Berkshire countryside, today's couple have a whopping £1 million budget, and Alistair Appleton is here to help them spend it. Alistair also takes time out to visit a restaurant and theatre in an old mill on the River Thames, where he meets the actor and playwright Simon Williams.

A couple are leaving Spain for good and want to settle in the countryside of either Shropshire or Herefordshire. Steve Brown accepts the challenge to find them their new home, and also finds the time to visit a traditional rural estate to learn how diversification is helping to secure its future and support the local community.

North Yorkshire beckons to an Essex couple who need Jonnie Irwin's help to find a home in this beautiful region. Jonnie also visits the popular seaside resort of Whitby on a mission to work out why we love fish and chips so much and to discover who makes the best in town.

Although originally from the UK, today's couple have been living in Canada since the 1980s. Now back home, and with Ginny Buckley's help, they are raring to find a new way of life and a new house in Dorset. Ginny also visits a farm helping to keep the elderly and retired gents fit in mind, body and soul.

Having met just 18 months ago, today's couple are wasting no time and are selling up their homes to find a new one together, in the countryside of Cumbria or Lancashire. Briony May Williams is there to help with their property search, and whilst in the region she also visits one of the finest restaurants in the country.

A creative couple from London want to leave city life behind in search of new adventures in Gloucestershire, and Chris Bavin is on hand to guide them. Along with presenting a lovely selection of houses, Chris also visits a local football club to check out for himself why it's green by name and green by nature.

The sun shines all week long as Alistair Appleton helps a couple to move one step closer to their dream of a new life on the gorgeous Gower Peninsula in Wales. Apart from checking out some fabulous properties, Alistair collects cockles and tries laverbread for the first time.

Returning home after seven years in Switzerland, today's couple are expecting a baby and have called on Margherita Taylor to help them find a family home in Cambridgeshire. Margherita also visits one of the country's largest solar farms to learn how generating renewable energy can be compatible with grazing livestock.

Wanting to move to Dorset, just one county away from their current home, today's couple are led by Sonali Shah to discover what the local housing market has to offer for their £550,000 budget. Sonali also helps to create sustainable beauty products made from locally foraged plants and herbs.

In the Welsh Borders, Jules Hudson is the local with the lowdown, helping a retired colonel and his wife with their property shopping requirements. Jules also meets up with a group of local ramblers to discuss the correct etiquette when walking in the great British countryside.

Who better to show a young couple with a growing family from London around Kent than local girl Nicki Chapman? Away from the house hunt, Nicki takes a trip down memory lane, meeting up with her best friend from school, before they join Nicki's mum at the family's beach hut in Herne Bay.

Chris Bavin and today's couple marvel at Shropshire's stunning countryside in between checking out some tempting homes from the county's property market. Taking time away from the house search, Chris's taste buds are in for a treat when he meets a local chef who uses seasonal, local food, much of which he forages for himself.

The beautiful Wye Valley may not be too far from Bristol, where today's couple are from, but it's a whole world away in terms of lifestyle. Steve Brown has some tempting properties up his sleeve, and during some downtime all three manage to unwind and enjoy the scenery with a leisurely canoe ride on the River Wye itself.

Leafy Buckinghamshire is Sonali Shah's destination today, where she's helping a London couple search for their dream countryside home. Sticking to bricks and mortar, Sonali also visits the county's last independent brick maker and finds out how to make them, but soon discovers it's not as easy as it looks.

Jules Hudson prepares himself for a beautiful but bracing property adventure in the lowlands of Scotland as he travels around the Lothians. He's with a buyer from Edinburgh who has a £360k budget to make a longed-for break from the city and has brought her aunt along for support. Amongst a diverse range of property options, Jules also tours a striking fortified 16th-century tower that has been meticulously restored back into a great Scottish house.

Alistair Appleton shows off the Cotswolds in all its glory to a couple who want a complete change of lifestyle. Moving from Edinburgh, they have a budget of over £1 million to spend on their new dream home. Alistair also visits a farm that has adopted bygone methods to grow sustainable and environmentally friendly crops.

With their current townhouse bursting at the seams, today's couple - along with their five children and two dogs - need Ginny Buckley's help to find a large rural property. In West Yorkshire, they get the local lowdown from both Ginny and her mum Maggie. Having grown up in the area, Ginny also finds out what it is to be a proud Yorkshire person.

Suffolk is today's destination for Steve Brown. He is joined by a couple from London who have £575,000 to spend on a new home from where they want to kick-start a new life in the countryside. Steve also meets an inspirational pair of young farmers who, despite having full-time jobs elsewhere, find time to farm 70 acres using ethical and sustainable methods.

Alistair Appleton is in his element today as he visits the spectacular Perth and Kinross countryside, on a mission to help a young couple from Edinburgh realise their dream of a new lifestyle in a rural home. Aside from property, a visit to the coast, to learn about one of the world's most advanced wind turbines, leaves Alistair full of hope about the future of the UK's renewable energy.

A dog-friendly garden is a top priority today for Nicki Chapman's buyer in Devon, who has £350,000 to spend on a new home for her and her much-loved pet pooch. After the house tours are over, Nicki visits a charity that gives city children an opportunity to experience the muck and magic of life on a farm.

Creating a luxury holiday let business is just as important as finding a new family home for today's couple. They want to relocate to rural north Norfolk, and Jules Hudson is there to open doors for them. A familiar face also welcomes Jules aboard her fishing boat for an impromptu lesson on how to dress a crab.

Briony May Williams is on her home turf in Somerset as she helps a couple with a budget of £500k who are looking to swap their narrow boat for a more traditional house on terra firma. Briony also visits a market garden initiative that operates alongside a hostel for the homeless and rural rough sleepers.

Jonnie Irwin is helping a house-hunting couple who met while travelling the world as airline cabin crew. While in the county, Jonnie helps bring in a crop which gives beer its bitter flavor.

Jonnie Irwin is helping a couple of property hunters who believe they were born to live in the country. Away from the house-hunt, Jonnie is tempted by a career change as he experiences life on the Helford River.

Jules Hudson is in North Wales helping a couple to find their first home together. Jules gets to experience the dramatic local landscape first-hand as he tries white-water rafting.

Jules helps a couple, who have returned from living in Switzerland for 35 years, find a home with a budget of up to £900,000 . The 3 homes are lovely and they definitely show interest in one of them. Jules also visits a 100 year old cinema.

A young couple from London have £325,000 to spend on a new rural home, and it's Sonali Shah who's leading the search in the Monmouthshire countryside. Sonali takes her buyers to visit a market garden using a novel ‘no dig' growing method, which aims to preserve the soil with a lot less backbreaking work!

Jules Hudson is helping a couple of retirees find a cozy and characterful property in the Dorset countryside. While in the county, Jules learns the country art of thatching.

Nicki Chapman is house hunting with a newly married couple that wish to escape London life and move closer to family. While in the area, Nicki takes a fancy to some award winning feathered friends.

Jules Hudson is helping a couple to find their first home together with business potential in rural Yorkshire. While in the county, Jules learns about the art of ploughing from a six nations champion.

Alistair Appleton is helping a London couple find a new home with holiday let potential in the Cornish countryside. While in the county, Alistair gets a taste of the sea.

Jules Hudson is house hunting with a newly-wed couple that plan to escape London life for the more rural surrounds of Hertfordshire. While in the county, Jules visits a conservation project which aims to protect the UK butterfly population.

A globetrotting couple have decided to move back home for good, and Nicki Chapman lends a hand as they try to find a new address in Oxfordshire's lovely countryside for their £650k budget. Nicki also discovers how and why the county is leading the way with the recycling of its food waste.

Jules Hudson is in Herefordshire with an exuberant house-hunting couple who are ready to move from Birmingham and spend £500,000 on a country home.

After 25 years living in America, today's couple are heading back to Blighty and have chosen Cornwall for their homecoming. Sonali Shah is on hand to show them some of the best property available in the county for their £675,000 budget. Sonali also drops in on a past Escape buyer to find out all about the highs and lows of moving to this ever-popular county.

Nicki Chapman is in Cornwall, helping a couple swap their urban lives in Hertfordshire for a more peaceful life in the countryside. While in the region, Nicki strikes gold with the county's historic export.

There are two counties for the price of one today as Nicki Chapman visits Somerset and Dorset with a buyer from London who is in search of a new life and a new home in the countryside for her £800k budget. Whilst in the area, Nicki also visits the town of Frome to learn how a fridge (yes, a fridge!) is helping to bring the local community together.

Alistair Appleton is house-hunting with a couple looking to buy their first home together in the Northumberland countryside. While in the county, Alistair discovers how a house in rural Northumberland was at the forefront of technological progress in the nineteenth century.

Alistair Appleton is in the county of Dorset with a couple who have a very generous budget of 1.2 million to spend on a rural home. Alistair also visits the RNLI training center, and finds himself treading water.

A first-time buyer has decided to leave the home where she grew up in the outskirts of Birmingham for a new one in the nearby Shropshire countryside. Nicki Chapman shows her what the stunning county has to offer and helps out by pulling pints for the locals at a community-owned pub.

Jonnie Irwin is in Wales property shopping with a couple looking for a home and business in the Carmarthenshire countryside. Away from the house hunt, Jonnie visits a community run business making the country's national instrument.

Today, Jules Hudson is property shopping with a couple of nature lovers who yearn for great views and open spaces, and they're willing to move 500 miles to the Scottish Highlands to find them. With a budget of 325,000 can Jules find them their dream home? Away from the house hunt, Jules samples a Scottish brew of a rather different kind.

Jonnie Irwin is in Shropshire with a military couple armed with a £500,000 budget and an ambition to enjoy country life with their young daughter.

Jonnie Irwin is helping a property hunting young family bid farewell to city life to begin a new life in the Dorset countryside. Away from the house-hunt, Jonnie dons a hat and apron to become a sausage maker for the day.

In Devon, the pressure is on for Margherita Taylor as she helps a hardworking house buyer with a £300,000 budget and a tight deadline to relocate before the new job starts.

Nicki Chapman has a challenge on her hands to find a couple of history lovers a home and business in North Yorkshire that will also accommodate their nine children. Away from the property hunt, Nicki meets a new generation of national park rangers.

Jonnie Irwin helps a couple with a £650,000 budget to make the 500-mile move from a Scottish city to the Wiltshire countryside.