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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC's Jules Hudson admits 'I wish my dad was here' in heartbreaking admission
Countryfile host Jules Hudson opened up about his late father during the latest episode of his new show Coastal Adventures on Channel 5. On Tuesday night's episode of Coastal Adventures with Helen, Jules and JB, Jules Hudson shared a poignant reflection about his past and his late father. The Channel 5 show features the Countryfile presenter alongside the two Strictly Come Dancing stars as they traverse the extensive British coastline. In the latest instalment, Helen explored North Yorkshire and JB journeyed to Kent while Jules set off from Salcombe in Devon aboard the Yawl. Amidst the waves, the 55-year-old reminisced: "I spent the early days of my TV career when I began up in London in the 90s, living on our old boat, and that was fantastic. Living on the boat in St Kath's (St Katharine Docks)." Jules revealed to his sailing companion that back then, it only cost him £50 a week to live on the boat, making it an affordable option for city living, reports Devon Live. He fondly recalled: "I could afford to be there! It was a great way to start my career." During a voiceover, Jules expressed to Channel 5 viewers how being on the water revived cherished memories, especially those involving his father, who died at the age of 93 in 2022. He shared: "I wish my dad was here, he would've loved this, he absolutely would. He was all about lovely old classic boats really." Jules has been open about the loss of his father, Clifford, having announced the sad news three years ago. In a touching segment of A Yorkshire Farm, Jules ventured to his sanctuary in the Forest of Dean, seeking tranquillity amidst personal turmoil. During the episode, he reflected: "This has been quite the year for me in one way or another. "My father died almost a year to the day, today, and I don't think I've ever really quite come to terms with that, or really grieved for him. "One of the last times I came here, I had my youngest Labrador, Teddy, with me. "Teddy's now no longer with us either, we've lost both of them, and yeah, I found myself today almost looking around for him."
South Wales Argus
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Helen Skelton to present new adventure programme on 5
The coastal adventure kicks off along three very different, dramatic coastlines, as Helen, JB Gill and Jules Hudson explore glorious landscapes, underground wonders and meet the fascinating people who know all the secrets. In North Yorkshire, Helen descends 4,500 feet into the UK's deepest mine - an extraordinary undersea world and the only place on Earth where Polyhalite is extracted. "According to the TV guide, the preview reads: "She gets a real taste of mining life: a creaky lift ride, 35-degree heat, and the rumble of a multi-tonne mining machine. "Back on the surface, she swaps drills for thrills, meeting a Redcar land sailing legend and joining the wind-powered action on the beach. There's even time for a Teesside classic - the Parmo. Chicken, béchamel and cheese? Yes please! "Down on the Kent coast, JB explores the strange beauty of Dungeness - a vast shingle headland and a haven for unlikely wildlife. From laughing frogs to leeches he discovers just how wild Britain's only desert can get. Recommended reading: "At Broadstairs beach, he meets heroic rescue dogs whose super-snouts are saving lives along the shore. "Meanwhile, Jules is in Devon, setting sail from Salcombe aboard the iconic Yawl - the pride of the south coast. Then it's into the depths of Beer Quarry Caves, a sprawling labyrinth hand-carved over 2,000 years. "Among the Roman coins and medieval carvings, he stumbles across something unexpected: a local male voice choir, drawn here not just for the history, but for the incredible acoustics – the best in the country! "And while they may be hundreds of miles apart, the banter's never far away as Helen, JB and Jules share all their adventures with each other."
