HEARTBREAKING: Jules Hudson, 55, beloved host of BBC’s Escape To The Country, opens up about a year of Loss – Family Members PASS1NG AWAY one after another left him devastated!

Jules Hudson admitted it had been a ‘difficult year’ to fans as he acknowledged the d3aths of three family members.

The BBC star, 55, is a fan-favourite with viewers at home and joined the long-running property programme all the way back in 2007.

After initially briefly pursuing a career as an army officer, Hudson moved into TV production in 1996, focusing on historical programmes.

Jules also fronts Yorkshire Farm on Channel 5, and starred in its latest episode on Thursday night.

During the show, he shared insight into his gr1ef with viewers as he embraced the healing power of nature.

While walking through the Forest Of Dean, he candidly told fans: ‘The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean have long been my go-to place for some peace, serenity and me time.’

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Jules Hudson has admitted it’s been a ‘difficult year’ to  fans as he acknowledged the d3aths of two family members

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The BBC star, 55, is a fan-favourite with viewers at home and joined the long-running property programme all the way back in 2007

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In recent years Jules has suffered multiple family bereavements, from losing his dad Clifford before the passing of his two beloved Labradors to cnc3r

Looking at the camera, he continued: ‘It’s been a difficult year, so today I’ve come here for a bit of woodland walk therapy.’

In recent years Jules has suffered multiple family bereavements, from losing his dad Clifford before the passing of his two beloved Labradors to cnc3r.

Continuing to address his pain, Jules said: ‘This has been quite a year for me in one way or another.

‘My father d13d almost a year to the day today. I don’t think I’ve ever really 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. I found myself today almost looking round for him.’

Jules added that ‘we just keep going’ and ‘look to the next sunrise’ as he moved on with the show.

The dad-of-one was previously comforted on air by his Winter On The Farm co-host Helen Skelton around the time of his father’s passing.

Helen, 41, said: ‘I’m so sorry for your loss.

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The dad-of-one was previously comforted on air by his Winter On The Farm co-host Helen Skelton around the time of his father’s passing

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After initially briefly pursuing a career as an army officer, Hudson moved into TV production in 1996, focusing on historical programmes

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Jules previously shared a rare snap of his young son as they enjoyed quality time together

‘I’m so sorry as your friend… as adults you don’t sit down and talk about this stuff because you’re a stiff upper lip kind of guy.’

Jules lives with his other half Tania in Herefordshire and they share a young son together called Jack.

He opened up about the battle of juggling a busy TV career while finding time for family, especially his son.

Jules told the Daily Express: ‘I’ve got a young son, we’ve got our own life here in Hertfordshire that is very d3ar to us, so you know, trying to balance it all can be difficult but it’s a partnership, it’s a team effort through the family.

‘We all understand it, we have mortgages to pay and bills to pay and all the rest of it, it is our working life. It’s not easy but that’s the trouble every family in the country faces lets be honest, you just have to work hard and play.’

Jules shared a sunnier family update earlier this month, posting a clip to his Instagram account with his 10-year-old son, Jack.

He captioned the post with: ‘So, last weekend Jack and I popped down to @warehouse701 in search of a little project; Jack’s do-er-upper! We’d love your help if you can! Calling all vintage mower experts!’

Jules opened the video showing Jack with his arm over his father’s shoulder and explained that they were starting a new project together.

‘Well folks look at this, Hudson and son are busy this weekend as indeed are thousands of families right across the country making good use of this weather and we are focusing on our garden,’ he said.

Jules then went on to reveal that the pair were going to pick up a vintage lawn mower that they were going to fix up.

‘I think this is going to be a long job,’ Jack commented as he inspected the item.

During the video, Jules let slip a sweet nickname for his son and called him ‘Jack Jack’.

Fans rushed to comment on the video and one remarked how similar the father-and-son duo were.

They said: ‘This is adorable Jules because of Jack Jack, he’s so grown up and what a gorgeous mini me he’s become!’;

‘This is wonderful!! Boys need a good project and having a great dad to help is marvellous to see.’;

‘Yay for Jack – good luck for the project Jack and Jules. And Jack please come back and tell us how you get on.’;

‘Awww Jack looks so grown up now x.’