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Who is presenter Jules Hudson?

JULES Hudson is a much-loved archaeologist and TV star.

But fans of Summer On The Farm have been missing the presenter as the show returned to Channel 5 for a week of live shows in July 2022.

Who is Jules Hudson?

Born on January 9, 1970, Jules is best known for presenting the BBC series Escape To The Country

Jules took a master's degree in archaeology at Durham university.

The presenter's interest in the countryside, the environment, archaeology, and architecture has brought him great success.

However, he initially pursued a career as an army officer, before moving into TV production in 1996, focusing on historical programmes.

Jules Hudson is a Summer on the Farm presenter
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Jules Hudson is a Summer on the Farm presenterCredit: ©Adam Fradgley

But in 2017, he was commissioned into the British Army with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers.

He told it was the "bravest thing I’ve ever done";.

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In 2020, he took part in Songs Of Praise Remembrance Sunday as Lt Jules Hudson with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers Militia.

Since 2007, Jules has become a beloved figure on British television paving his way as an engaging and versatile writer and broadcaster.

He has published two books, Walled Gardens and The Escape To The Country Handbook.

What TV shows has Jules Hudson presented?

Jules' debut in the TV world happened in 2007 when he hosted Escape To The Country. 

Since then he's gone on to present off-shoots Greatest Escapes To The Country and I Escaped To The Country.

His popularity increased when he started presenting Cash In The Celebrity Attic in 2008 and Britain’s Empty Homes in 2010.

Since then he has hosted several other TV series such as Country Tracks (2011), Dive WWII: Our Secret History (2013), and Restoring England’s Heritage (2013).

And he's appeared on Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities, and The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2012).

He also presents sections of the documentary series Countryfile on BBC One.

In 2021 he joined Helen Skelton for a week of live TV shows, Summer On The Farm.

But he missed filming for the show in 2022 as he was away on holiday.

Who is Jules Hudson's wife Tania Fitzgerald?

Jules lives in Hereford with wife Tania Fitzgerald.

Not much is known about the star's wife or how they met, but fans do know that the pair tied the knot on June 25, 2016.

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Jules, with a love of military history, had a Second World War jeep as a wedding car.

The couple have a son, Jack.

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