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Husband, ex military man appropriately named dick, did a lot of telly in the early noughties about engineering projects, and living green etc. Involving all his family.

Seems he's had a mid life crisis and is now with a young cockney vintage person called Angel, has started a second family and is now living with her and youngsters in France in a ruin d chateau allegedly bought for. 280 k with 12 acres and a renovation budget of 20k.

All lovey Dovey. Constantly nose bumping etc. Decorating the honeymoon suite. And Lo! Her parents have arrived to live with them ( and no doubt contribute to the budget.)

All feels very yuck.

Maybe. I feel a little sad for his first clutch of kids though - I suspect his young kids get a lot more of him than their elder siblings. That said, he's grandparent age now, so the little ones are unlikely to have active grandparents on his side. As my wise friend says, no child is ever born into the same family.

He’s 59, so not exactly ancient. His mum has been over in one of the previous episodes (the one about the lift being put in). I think physical distance is the problem - his mum is in Ireland, Angel(a)’s parents are right next door.

His first clutch of kids are in their twenties and don't need their dad there to hold their hands. His ex wife is happily remarried. I thought it all looked fine, they looked happy, the children looked happy, merry Christmas to them, I hope they have a wonderful time.

Same old same old.......rich old man gets younger wife.

Approx ten years difference. Not sure that applies really. Split with wife 1 years before wife 2. So what? Good luck to them. Better to be loved and happy than sad and lonely. Isnt it?

Worked with D when I was a JO, inspiring leader, supportive boss. I have nothing but respect and admiration for their creativity and drive and wish them well in their future ventures. I think they have a warm loving relationship and I would dearly love their chateau

I’ve been binge watching this while I’ve been off work, it’s just the sort of viewing that makes you feel happy this time of year. I thought I’d search MN to see what had been mentioned about it and Dick and Angel and all the way through reading I thought this was an old thread. And then the person before me posts a few hours ago, so I suspect a few people are doign the same as me.

I love their chateau, it’s just beautiful. I find the two of them fascinating characters. They’re the opposite of me, they’re really determined and can see things through from a vision in their head to reality. Whereas I would have looked around that crumbling chateau, sighed and said “ah I bet this was beautiful many years ago” and walked out again to my 1930s semi which we’e been in 15 years but still haven’t got it how we like it because well, we can’t be arsed!

From watching it, though, it’s hard to tell if the children get enough parental input. They just seem so busy all the time. Angela seems to acknowledge that and sometimes looks like she feels guilty. I often wonder if she’d ever just like to sit down and chill for a couple of hours or if he’d have her getting up to do something. You know, hinting that she was lazy for wanting to sit down and read a book. Or if she’d be like that of her own accord anyway.

Interesting pair of characters to watch, anyway. Arthur looks full of positivity always, I imagine he’ll end up being the same sort of go-getting type as his parents.

One thing that struck me though. That scene where the old van they converted into a bar. Where did they get someone so daft as to angle the low loader or whatever they’re called so that when it was pushed off (with no-one inside to steer and no knowledge of if the brakes were working properly) it was heading straight for the barn?! You could see that happening a mile off. I have to say, though, I did think it was nice that the first thing Angel did was ask if he was ok. She did look really upset but kept her cool at him. Bet she totally slagged him off later though!

I’m 45 by the way and I think she looks younger than me. Her skin is far too smooth and young looking to be around my age. I wonder if she has tried to keep her real age a secret that people wouldn’t call him a dirty old man!

Angela does try to keep her real age secret but was born in 1970. She puts a LOT of effort into her appearance, why not?

I’m so glad I’m not the only one ‘binge watching ‘! My hubby has facial foliage left over from Movember I quite like it.
Must be difficult to get the work / children balance with everything that is always going on. Im sure like most people on here, we do our best, not sure I’d want so much exposure for my children or Me .
Some of the craft ideas she comes up with are brilliant......I’ve just been looking up cost of heat press machines to make tote bags! It’s certainly filled an empty few hours while I’ve been in bed with flu and I’m enjoying watching them.

longwayoff: how come she has a 40th birthday party in April, then, according to one of Dick’s tweets from their chateau twitter account?

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Upthread for details curly

Last night we were told Dick was making wine. No he was adding a bottle of wine to some fruit which isn't the same thing.

Wow! Just came across this post and feel genuinely irritated! How can you pass judgement and criticise someone else's relationship? Nobody ever knows both side of a break up and until you do your opinion is fundamentally irrelevant! This post doesn't even seem to have any real point, it's essentially a personal attack with no proper merit.

I thought this site was created to be a positive and helpful space, that's the main reason I signed up anyway!!

My sister worked for Angel, and said she was a lovely boss.

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I really wouldn’t be getting too upset about something that was posted nearly three years ago. What’s the point? Do you think the OP is going to respond?! There’s a lot of water gone under the bridge since that post. Chill out!

I’ve just stumbled upon this thread accidentally, and I have to agree with MVW78. Those who made all these negative comments must have had nothing else going on in their life! What a stupid and pointless post to start. I know nothing about who this thread is about, and who cares! How sad that this woman, “Angel”, is being pulled apart for her looks and style, or him for his facial hair.

Those who have bitched on this thread are no better than trolls! Seriously!!!

I caught an update a couple of weeks ago. They've made great progress. Grandma's kitchen is lovely. The children got so big since I saw it last. I don't know what they live on though.

They live on the money they earn from his books, royalties and fees for their television shows past and present, his military pension etc etc etc. I wouldn't worry too much!

@Crafting1Queen Why have you resurrected this thread again? It's YEARS old.

@Crafting1Queen why biscuit a zombie?!

I think they are both inspirational hard working couple. I love that Dick can turn his hand to anything and love Angels unique style and flair. Wish they were on tv more. What a great childhood they are giving their kids.

I like both of them, and they seem very happy together,and lovely children too.

I think they do weddings at their French house, so perhaps someone about to wed here,can go and check them out. !

The thread returns!