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Escape to the Chateau DIY

Season 8 2022
TV-PG

  • 2022-08-22T16:00:00Z on Channel 4
  • 50m
  • 1d 1h (30 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • French
From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. This was renamed from "Escape to the Château: DIY" to "Château DIY" in season 6 when the Strawbridge's left the show.

30 episodes

Season Premiere

2022-08-22T16:00:00Z

8x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

8x01 Episode 1

  • 2022-08-22T16:00:00Z50m

At Chateau de la Fare, Janet and Philip decide to overhaul their entrance gates in favour of something grander.

2022-08-23T16:00:00Z

8x02 Episode 2

8x02 Episode 2

  • 2022-08-23T16:00:00Z50m

A power failure threatens preparations for Zion's 60th birthday party at Château de la Boutinière. Ben and Billie have bathroom trouble in their Loire Valley holiday accommodation.

2022-08-24T16:00:00Z

8x03 Episode 3

8x03 Episode 3

  • 2022-08-24T16:00:00Z50m

Billie focuses on a furniture renovation, while Ben wallpapers for the first time. Julia converts her former artist's studio into living accommodation at her woodland chateau.

2022-08-25T16:00:00Z

8x04 Episode 4

8x04 Episode 4

  • 2022-08-25T16:00:00Z50m

In the Dordogne region, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross undertake a complicated project, by converting a car park into a new terrace and dining area. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie continue their renovation of two holiday apartments and while Billie upcycles more furniture, Ben uses his specialist knowledge of creating music studios to construct a soundproof connecting door.

2022-08-26T16:00:00Z

8x05 Episode 5

8x05 Episode 5

  • 2022-08-26T16:00:00Z50m

At Château du Doux in the Dordogne region, bad weather threatens to derail Abbie, Clive and Karen's first wedding of the year. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie near the end of the renovation of their two guest apartments. Ben has his work cut out to put up a chandelier with no lighting fixture, while Billie attempts to paint new life into old furniture.

2022-08-29T16:00:00Z

8x06 Episode 6

8x06 Episode 6

  • 2022-08-29T16:00:00Z50m

Phillip gets creative upcycling 1950s style furniture, while at Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip put all their energy into finishing their large Empire Suite.

2022-08-30T16:00:00Z

8x07 Episode 7

8x07 Episode 7

  • 2022-08-30T16:00:00Z50m

Christina and Sassan finally get the keys to Chateau de Lasalle - only to find a toilet in a rather strange place. Tim struggles to move a 100-year-old olive tree.

2022-08-31T16:00:00Z

8x08 Episode 8

8x08 Episode 8

  • 2022-08-31T16:00:00Z50m

Alison and Zion bicker while dismantling and rebuilding an old polytunnel, while Tim and Sasha create a luxurious bridal suite by connecting two rooms via a built-in wardrobe.

2022-09-01T16:00:00Z

8x09 Episode 9

8x09 Episode 9

  • 2022-09-01T16:00:00Z50m

In the Limousin region of France, Debbie and Nigel start to create a massive gravel garden but Nigel is concerned about the spiralling costs of Debbie's planting scheme.

2022-09-02T16:00:00Z

8x10 Episode 10

8x10 Episode 10

  • 2022-09-02T16:00:00Z50m

At Château de Lalande, Stephanie and Gerry go all out in the final stages of the Marquis Salon restoration. Near Bordeaux, Anna and Edward restore their wedding catering kitchen.

2022-09-05T16:00:00Z

8x11 Episode 11

8x11 Episode 11

  • 2022-09-05T16:00:00Z50m

At Château de Montvason, Emma and Paul uncover layers of Second World War history as they take on a very particular type of restoration, but disagree about imperfect plastering.

2022-09-06T16:00:00Z

8x12 Episode 12

8x12 Episode 12

  • 2022-09-06T16:00:00Z50m

Jayne and Steve are pulled from pillar to post as they host a residential landscape painting course, while Emma goes all out to faithfully restore the wartime décor in Normandy.

2022-09-07T16:00:00Z

8x13 Episode 13

8x13 Episode 13

  • 2022-09-07T16:00:00Z50m

Trish calls on the help of her friends as she tries to bring light into the interior of her dark mediaeval property. For Bart and Sarah, it is decision time as they visit a château.

2022-09-08T16:00:00Z

8x14 Episode 14

8x14 Episode 14

  • 2022-09-08T16:00:00Z50m

At Château de Gere near the border with Spain, Trish tries to combat invading sheep by building a fence, but is more than happy to take a delivery of their fertilising manure for her no-dig garden. Near Cognac, at Château de Brives, wedding season has begun for Sarah and George. While Sarah shows off her new floristry skills George has the important role of MC.

2022-09-09T16:00:00Z

8x15 Episode 15

8x15 Episode 15

  • 2022-09-09T16:00:00Z50m

At Château Mas du Pradie, after three years of hard work Julia is on tenterhooks hosting her first ever wedding, but the unseasonal hot weather adds high pressure to her workload. At Château de Gere, Trish races to complete a back-breaking patio project in a bid to host a campfire party where she introduces a culinary American delicacy to her French neighbours.

2022-09-12T16:00:00Z

8x16 Episode 16

8x16 Episode 16

  • 2022-09-12T16:00:00Z50m

At Château Lagorce, Edward must learn to roof tile for a poolside project. Ben and Vanessa start transforming an old laundry into a cinema and games room.

2022-09-13T16:00:00Z

8x17 Episode 17

8x17 Episode 17

  • 2022-09-13T16:00:00Z50m

Lee installs beams for the upper floor in the new two-bed gîte at Château Mareuil, while Ben and Vanessa rush to finish their new gin bar, housed in an old garage.

2022-09-14T16:00:00Z

8x18 Episode 18

8x18 Episode 18

  • 2022-09-14T16:00:00Z50m

Matt and Helen brace themselves to host their first wedding at Château la Briance. Tensions rise for Belinda and Lee as they try to install the kitchen in the two-bed gîte.

2022-09-15T16:00:00Z

8x19 Episode 19

8x19 Episode 19

  • 2022-09-15T16:00:00Z50m

Down at Château de Seguenville, Becky and Mark embark on their own huge gîte project. The floor has to be dug out, but the digger can't even fit through the entrance. In the Loire Valley, Guy struggles to build a flatpack spiral staircase, while May spots some safety issues that have to be addressed before her yoga retreat can commence.

2022-09-16T16:00:00Z

8x20 Episode 20

8x20 Episode 20

  • 2022-09-16T16:00:00Z50m

In the Dordogne, Nick gets demolition-happy in a bid to finish opening up the entrance hall of their derelict château, but Nicole is worried he'll come down with the ceiling. It's a big day for Becky and Mark as the new floor in the gîte is laid. Mark has to manage thousands of gallons of fast-flowing concrete. Wendy has grand plans to build an elegant wedding garden for couples to wed in, but Marcus has to figure out the measurements of the second-hand pergola she's bought, which has lain in rusty pieces for the last three years.

2022-09-20T16:00:00Z

8x21 Episode 21

8x21 Episode 21

  • 2022-09-20T16:00:00Z50m

In the Languedoc region, at Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim tries to make a complicated bamboo water feature for the garden, but Sasha struggles to see his artistic vision.

2022-09-21T16:00:00Z

8x22 Episode 22

8x22 Episode 22

  • 2022-09-21T16:00:00Z50m

Sasha gets creative making an elaborate bridal pathway at Château du Puits es Pratx, but Tim cannot resist playing a practical joke on her. Things get emotional for Christina as she and Sassan make progress on their pool and terrace projects at Château de Lassalle.

2022-09-22T16:00:00Z

8x23 Episode 23

8x23 Episode 23

  • 2022-09-22T16:00:00Z50m

Tim and Sasha battle soaring temperatures to host a wedding, but getting things ready and keeping them looking their best is a huge challenge. Alison and Zion hit a few obstacles in their plan to renovate an outbuilding into their first holiday gîte.

2022-09-23T16:00:00Z

8x24 Episode 24

8x24 Episode 24

  • 2022-09-23T16:00:00Z50m

At Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start their biggest challenge yet - the creation of their largest guest suite, part of which will be in the medieval tower Over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion press to complete their first ever gite, and with a booking on the cards, the pressure is on to get it done in time.

2022-09-26T16:00:00Z

8x25 Episode 25

8x25 Episode 25

  • 2022-09-26T16:00:00Z50m

At Château Larribau, Paul and Julia enjoy their first week as chateau owners, and are keen to make the huge house feel like a home by renovating one room as a bolthole. At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are alarmed to discover that their dormer windows are falling apart, leading to water damage.

2022-09-27T16:00:00Z

8x26 Episode 26

8x26 Episode 26

  • 2022-09-27T16:00:00Z50m

Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to turn their boatshed into an outdoor glamping kitchen. It's no mean feat, with concrete running low and plumbing to work out.

2022-09-28T16:00:00Z

8x27 Episode 27

8x27 Episode 27

  • 2022-09-28T16:00:00Z50m

A kitchen renovation is jeopardised by a nest of ants playing havoc with the electrics. A wedding anniversary allows a recently renovated ballroom to be used for the first time.

2022-09-29T16:00:00Z

8x28 Episode 28

8x28 Episode 28

  • 2022-09-29T16:00:00Z50m

The Cherry family start renovating their bridal suite, complete with turret bathroom, where a tricky tiling job tests Aaron and his dad Paul's patience.

2022-09-30T16:00:00Z

8x29 Episode 29

8x29 Episode 29

  • 2022-09-30T16:00:00Z50m

Stephanie and Gerry start a personal project using her late father's paintings as wallpaper inspiration. They also have to learn new skills to make a large impact in the tiny space.

2022-10-01T16:00:00Z

8x30 Episode 30

8x30 Episode 30

  • 2022-10-01T16:00:00Z50m

New chateau owners Chris and Jolyon have bought Château Trois Cloches. It is a huge project but, eager to turn it into a home and events venue, the pair start work on a guest suite.

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