Speaking on an upcoming episode of the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>, the stars revealed that the decision came about partly due to family reasons.<\/p>\n \u201cNo one has asked us to stop yet \u2013 that\u2019s good!\u201d Dick explained. \u201cThe children are turning nine and 10 \u2013 they\u2019ve had an innocence and joy in what we\u2019ve done. We\u2019ve got lots of things we still intend to do, but we want to protect the family part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAbsolutely,\u201d added Angel. \u201cFinish on a high!\u201d<\/p> When it was first revealed that the show was ending, Dick and Angel put out a statement in which they described the series as their \u201cfamous journey\u201d over the past six years.<\/p>\n \u201cOur decision to buy a Chateau with no water, electricity, heating or sewage has taken us on the adventure of a lifetime and we could never have imagined what would unfold\u201d they said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe good, the bad and the ugly\u2026 We have cherished every second and love that we have a visual record to show Arthur and Dorothy when they\u2019re older.\u201d<\/p>\n The good news for fans of Dick and Angel is that they won\u2019t be off our screens for long \u2013 with the couple set to return in 2023 for a brand new spin-off show titled Escape to the Chateau: Secret France, which will follow them on their adventures around the country they have made home.<\/p>\n Before then, viewers can enjoy the last ever episode of the main series this weekend \u2013 with a Christmas special airing on Sunday 11th December that will see Dick and Angel create a conservatory-style winter garden room.<\/p>\n The synopsis for the episode continues: \u201cMeanwhile, the chateau is busy hosting its biggest wedding ever, so there is also lots of organisation to do. Dick and Angel organise a huge Christmas party for all their family and friends, and it\u2019s time to sort out the invites \u2013 which involve fudge, sparkles and a tin can.\u201d<\/p>\n Escape to the Chateau airs its final episode on Sunday 11th December at 8pm in Channel 4.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for something to watch, check out our\u00a0TV\u00a0guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe today<\/a> to get each issue delivered straight to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By Patrick Cremona Published: Thursday, 08 December 2022 at 12:00 am It was announced earlier this year that Channel 4 reality series Escape to the Chateau would be coming to a close with its ninth season \u2013 and now stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge have disclosed the reasons for ending the programme. 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