Escape to the Chateau’s Dick and Angel Strawbridge announce new business venture after split from Channel 4
Dick and Angel Strawbridge announced the launch of their new book and other business ventures after their split from Channel 4.
The ‘giddy and excited’ couple will be going on ‘A Good Old-Fashioned Book Launch’ tour with their children to launch their latest book, The Chateau: Forever Home.
The planned ‘exclusive and intimate’ tour will take place in Autumn at the Bristol Hippodrome Sunday, October 22 2023, and The London Barbican on Monday, October 23 2023.
The couple have also planned to tour the U.S., but no dates have been confirmed as of yet.
Dick, 63, and Angel, 45, will be on tour with their all-grown-up kids, Arthur and Dorothy, as they read extracts from their new book and discuss their story.
The enthusiastic couple seemed in good spirits last month as they announced a thirty-three day tour called Dick and Angel – Forever Home (Avec Le Nitty Gritty) around the U.K. with dates set at the well-known London Palladium.
A day ago, the couple posted a smiley family picture with their kids Arthur and Dorothy on their joint account @escape_to_the_chateau, with nearly half a million fans following, to advertise their upcoming tour.
The post was captioned: “A Very Good Morning To You! We are giddy with excitement to announce we are coming to the U.K. to celebrate ‘A Good Old-Fashioned Book Launch’.
“Please join us live this Autumn for two exclusive and intimate evenings at The Bristol Hippodrome on October 22, 2023, and The London Barbican October 23 2023.
“Joining us on stage will be Arthur and Dorothy (yes, outfit planning has already commenced!), we’ll all be reading extracts from the book, chatting about the creative process of putting pen to paper, sharing memories, funny tales, and pictures that didn’t make it to print.
“Every ticket comes with a signed hardback copy of The Chateau: Forever Home, and if you are overseas, you can stream the event worldwide!
“We can’t thank you enough for your love and support and we hope to see you for an interactive evening with a few surprises and lots of laughs!”
Excited loyal fans were quick to express their joy in the comment section.
One fan wrote: “You got to come back to Aussie land. I enjoyed seeing you guys in Perth. I was worried for a bit as I had surgery the day before. It was a privilege to meet you guys.”
A second penned: “Well… awaiting your U.S. tour!! Be safe in your travels. With love and respect.”
A third expressed: “Gutted I won’t be able to make it, as it’s my wedding in Malta! Sounds amazing though.”
A fourth congratulated: “Good luck with all your wonderful plans, and thanks for sharing all your adventures with us.”
A fifth commented: “That’s just sent me running to order my copy of the latest book. These books are amazing”
A few months ago, after their split from the broadcaster spokeswomen for Channel 4 said: “Following a review, we have taken the decision not to work with Dick and Angel on any new productions in the future,”
An independent inquiry was launched by Channel 4 after receiving complaints about the couple from the production company Two Rivers Media.
Soon after complaints were raised the show was immediately axed by the broadcaster.
According to the MailOnline, a Channel 4 representative said: “Channel 4 is taking an active role in challenging unacceptable behaviour in our industry.
“Following a review of our processes in 2021 we have made it easier to raise complaints both formally and informally.
“We require all our production partners to follow our Supplier Code of Conduct and when concerns are raised with us, they will be taken seriously and action will happen to ensure
“they are investigated and addressed appropriately.
“There is always more to do and alongside our suppliers we are committed to building safe, inclusive and professional working environments.”
The couple has called their exit ‘humbling’ in an Instagram video post where they celebrated a wedding with a thousand guests.
The post was captioned: “It’s been a humbling couple of days here for us and our team. 1,000 Chateau hugs…1,000 cakes, lots of bubbly in tea cups, plenty of smiles, and two wedding proposals took place at our biggest event ever.
“From invite to execution, it took 15 months, but our postponed Meet & Greet from last year’s theatre tour finally took place.”