Escape to the Country Jules Hudson's simple reason for leaving London with rarely-seen wife and son
| Published date | 11 April 2024 |
| Publication title | MyLondon (England) |
He became a presenter on Escape to the Country in 2007 and adores his role on the show. The archaeologist told the Express: "I hope to do Escape to the Country for as long as I'm able and for as long as the show will have me.
"For me, country life is absolutely who I am, and it's who I was before I came to present Escape to the Country. It's a massive step for lots of people, so having the chance to share that, that experience, those tips and tricks, it's very much a way of life for me. I absolutely love it, it's a show I'm incredibly fond of. It's very dear to me."
Family life
Jules was born in Colchester, Essex, in 1970. He was brought up in a bed and breakfast hotel run by his mother. Jules now lives in Herefordshire with wife Tania, who he married in 2016, and their son Jack, but tends to keep them out of the spotlight.
In 2018, Jules revealed to the Express how he likes to spend his spare time: "My perfect day is a nice, warm, sunny Sunday with myself, my wife, my son and our dogs all out gardening having a really lazy day.
"I love it when there is no one to ring, no one to bother with and we are just immersed in the practicalities of being outdoors, getting mucky and transforming the garden."
Although Jules is known to have an affinity for the countryside, he and his wife have their own experience of city living. Before moving to the countryside, the couple lived closer to Central London for Tania's work, but the presenter revealed that he didn't enjoy his time there owing to the lack of greenery and space.
Speaking to The Times in 2020, Jules said: "I found London very claustrophobic. There's an energy about it that I absolutely love, but I need green fields and space."
The couple decided to find somewhere they'd feel more at home, and eventually found their property in Herefordshire. He added: "We knew what we were looking for — something with space, something...
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