Escape to the Country buyer admits feeling ‘guilty’ as BBC host gets ’emotional’

presenter Briony May Williams was visibly moved during Tuesday’s episode as she revisited Pembrokeshire and caught up with Jan, a house hunter from 2023.

Fast forward to a year later, Jan was overjoyed with her new home, the second property that had been presented to her. Seated together in Jan’s picturesque new garden, Briony was keen to learn about Jan’s experiences since relocating.

Jan confessed: “When I left my old house, I thought I’d be quite upset, having been born there and bringing my own children up there.”

She disclosed her surprise at how easily she settled into her new life, commenting: “I thought I’d be quite emotional, but I didn’t look back! I was like, ‘Right, let’s go’. I feel really at home.”

Jan attributed her sense of belonging to her warm reception, saying: “The neighbours have helped you know, the groups I’ve joined have helped because they’re so welcoming!”

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Escape to the Country buyer admits feeling ‘guilty’ as BBC host gets ’emotional’ (Image: BBC)

She marvelled at the close bonds she formed with more people in a few weeks than she had throughout her years in her previous community.

When Briony commented on her apparent happiness and comfort at home, Jan confided feeling a touch of guilt amidst her contentment, admitting: “I feel happy, because sometimes I start feeling guilty. Should I really be this happy?”

In response, the ever-supportive Briony assured Jan that she thoroughly deserved the joy found in her move, reports .

Jan exclaimed: “Do I deserve this? You know, I must have been good in another life!”

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Briony caught up with Jan in her new Pembrokeshire home (Image: BBC)

As the property expert prepared to leave Jan with her new abode, the ex-househunter offered pearls of wisdom for those contemplating a move.

She advised: “I’d say go for it. You know, what’s the worst that can happen?” When questioned about missing her previous neighbourhood, Jan admitted she only missed her friends and family visits.

Nonetheless, she reassured Briony that her current location isn’t too far from her loved ones, should they decide to drop by.

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The BBC star was emotional over Jan’s kind words (Image: BBC)

It was Briony, though, who Jan was particularly grateful to, acknowledging that her life had taken a turn for the better thanks to her help.

Briony, visibly moved by Jan’s words, responded emotionally: “Good for you Jan! I’m delighted, it gives me so much joy to be back here and seeing you just shining. Oh don’t, you’re going to get me all…I’m going to get emotional now!”

I Escaped to the Country is available to watch on iPlayer.

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