Dick and Angel Strawbridge fans 'can't stop crying' after emotional post

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge took to social media to say “thank you” for the “magical memories” as fans reacted to the news

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Dick and Angel Strawbridge have entertained us on screen for over a decade and now the couple, along with their children, are sharing more magical memories. The much-loved duo took to Instagram today (10 August) to share a series of pictures from their amazing holiday in Australia.

In the snaps, the family can be seen posing together in sweet pictures as well as enjoying the wildlife that Australia has to offer, with kangaroos and snakes joining them in the photos.

Posting on The Strawbridge Family account, they captioned it: “Thank you Australia for the magical memories. More to come on our adventures.. but we had to share some of our favourite pictures.

“We have hugged, laughed and swapped stories with so many.. it’s really been truly amazing. Thank you for the love. Until the next time!” It comes after BBC Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall shares heartbreak over being sacked and losing job.

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Fans flocked to the comments section, with many being in complete shock at how much their children, Arthur and Dorothy, have grown since viewers last saw them on Escape to the Chateau.

One fan expressed: “One, I just want to cry. Looking at Dorothy and Arthur and how they have grown. I’ve watched your beautiful family from the beginning of the Chateau show (which I miss). They are beautiful. Dorothy is gorgeous and Arthur is exceedingly handsome.”

Another social media user commented: “I cannot believe how much Dorothy and Arthur have grown. I remember how little they were. I watched your TV program from the very beginning.”

Somebody else agreed: “Surreal to see how grown up the kids are considering we’re still seeing reruns of the Chateau when Arthur was 9! So glad you’ve enjoyed our beautiful country.”

While a fourth added: “Cannot believe how much the kids have grown! Hope you all had a wonderful time.”

Escape to the Chateau followed the family as they bought and renovated the 19 ^th century Château de la Motte-Husson, in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France.

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The show began airing on Channel 4 in 2016 aired a whopping 50 episodes across nine seasons before it ended in December 2022.

Revealing why they decided to end the show, the couple told HELLO! In 2023: “It was two years ago that we decided to end the Escape to the Chateau series.

“We made the decision because the kids are growing older, and all the parallel activity was not sustainable at this level. We are doers and we are never going to stop completely, but we're also protecting them.

“Arthur is starting senior school and the pressure on our little ones is phenomenal. When he goes there, people may have heard that his parents have done stuff on television.

Angel added: “Up until this year, we were not on French television at our request because while we are the British family that bought the Chateau in the village, we are very much completely normal.”

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