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Jun 2024
41m 53s

Angel Strawbridge - No Regrets

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
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You will probably know Angel Strawbridge from Escape to the Chateau, the hugely popular TV show she fronted with her husband, Dick. You might also recognise her from her trademark vintage style, bestselling books and bright red hair. Escape to the Chateau, which followed the Strawbridges as they renovated a dilapidated French castle with no water, no electr ... Show More
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