Escape to the Country Melissa Porter has a modest £250, 000 to spend to bring together a couple who met on the internet. Wendi and her partner Ben want to live under the one roof in West Yorkshire – they say they are happy to renovate but just how brave are they? 2026-05-15 The Simmonds family loves the great outdoors. Now Mark and his wife Lynda have put their Bristol home up for sale so they can move there permanently. Mom wants peace and quiet, dad wants outbuildings, and young Adam and Sophie want space to play. 2026-05-15 Two years in London has been plenty for Tim, Donna, and their young son James. Now a new job sends them to the Peak District. Tim wants a DIY project but Donna’s not so sure. Melissa Porter finds out how adventurous they are with their £600k budget. 2026-05-15 Dave and Barbara decided to marry on the night they met. Now three years on, the couple want to buy their first home together. Catherine Gee scours the Lincolnshire Fens with £225k for the house that will mark a new start for them and Barbara’s son. 2026-05-16 Comedian Scott is looking for a new country home close to his favorite cricket club, Somerset. But with girlfriend Lisa likely to make the move too, should he spend £250k and live mortgage-free or spend up to half a million pounds on a dream home? 2026-05-16 Jennie is selling her bed and breakfast following her husband’s death. She wants a Yorkshire country home where she can throw parties and teach Malaysian cooking. Catherine Gee must also find a double garage for Jennie’s son, who’s moving with her. 2026-05-16