It felt like an adventure. What is your number one financial priority? His interests in country life, archaeology, architecture and both social and military history have combined with his natural warmth and good humour to deliver a wide ranging and memorable raft of series. We do not allow any commercial relationship to affect our editorial independence. Everybody thinks that just because you're on TV, you're worth a fortune and you earn a huge amount. And that's how my career came about. I've always loved Land Rovers so last year, when I thought I had enough money, I bought our son Jack his own 'mini' Land Rover for Christmas.

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I love it when there is no one to ring, no one to bother with and we are just immersed in the practicalities of being outdoors, getting mucky and transforming the garden. By Donna Ferguson, Financial Mail On Sunday, Published: 21:57, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 11:36, 15 May 2020, TV presenter Jules Hudson says he once lost £1,600 to a scammer on eBay. A friend of mine, Dan Rivers – who is now an ITV news reporter – told me about the wonderful world of media.

Join writer and broadcaster Jules Hudson on a fascinating voyage of discovery aroundsome of Britain’s most beautiful and productive walled kitchen gardens.All books are personally signed by Jules with an inscription of your choice. Work out how a lump sum or regular monthly savings would grow, Find the top deals in our independent best-buy tables, This is Money is part of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday & Metro media group, Savers are spared negative rates but the magic money tree delivers £150bn more QE: What the Bank of England's charts tell us about the economy, Bentley to go ELECTRIC from 2030: Famous British car maker will ditch gas-guzzling petrol engines for good and sell only battery-powered models, Number of retired renters DOUBLES in a decade: Landlords plan to invest in homes for elderly as social care crisis fails to keep pace with demand, Well-off middle-aged savers pile cash into personal pensions during coronavirus crisis, racing ahead of the old and young. Have you ever struggled to make ends meet? My investments are probably on the floor right now. Advertisement In Walled Gardens he sets out to explain how anyone can enjoy these stories once they learn to read the language of bricks, mortar and crumbling ironwork. For an Englishman who’s lived in the Principality for much of his life, what could split loyalties more than watching England v Wales in the Rugby Six Nations Tournament? Yes. I thought it was just brilliant. It was in Llanddewi-Brefi, a small village in the countryside and dates back to about 1800. That's not the case. My best friend is… Nick Green, who also works in TV. Bedroom traders rush to buy into Chinese state-backed electric car maker Nio hoping to cash in on the move to green vehicles, Housebuilding projects up and down the country prop-up the construction sector as developers get the green light to keep grafting during the second lockdown, BT faces prospect of workers striking across the country as the firm battles to overhaul its business model, Union fury as Lloyds axes another 1,070 jobs despite announcing £1bn third quarter profit, Clarks lose control of the family shoe chain as pandemic rips through Britain's high streets. What did your parents teach you about money? At the moment, my crew and everybody else is really struggling. Military history is one of my biggest passions outside of my job. The best day of my life was… the day I got married, finishing Sandhurst and having a son. His latest book, The Escape To The Country Handbook, is out now. Plus, both my parents invested in pension schemes which went bust and they lost their money.

At the end, I had a little weep. The one thing I’d change about myself is… I would like to have a better memory. What was the best year of your financial life? His most recent foray, Defenders of the Sky for the History Channel H2, saw Jules explore Britain's aviation history, revealing the stories behind ten of the country's most famous and important airfields. It's a late 16th Century timber-framed farmhouse with five bedrooms. I came out because the regiment I was going to join after Sandhurst got chopped in some defence cuts. I'm one of those people – and I get this from my parents – who is happier the longer and harder I'm working. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, We bought it in 2012 for £600,000 and we have spent about £100,000 on it. The weapons are not worth a fortune, but they don't go down in value and as objects they are great talking points at dinner parties. We are not there yet, sadly. I'm a keen military history buff and I add to my collection every couple of years. We talk about work, TV and all that stuff.

newspaper archive. As Skoda patents a seat belt fastener that LIGHTS UP to remind passengers to buckle up, we reveal other left-field ideas from car makers over the years... Showroom closures throughout November lockdown will see new car sales hit a 38-YEAR LOW and cost the sector £22.5bn, says trade body, The old Defender lives on: Land Rover gives green light to UK firm Bowler to build a 567bhp V8 version of its iconic 4X4 that will cost around £200,000, Ten companies that could help you grow your wealth and protect your finances, How to survive the nightmare before Christmas: As Lockdown 2.0 threatens to sink the economy... here's our complete guide to staying afloat, London landlords feel the coronavirus squeeze: Flood of properties forces huge rent price cuts in many areas of the capital, Leaving a spare key with a neighbour or colleague could leave you with invalid insurance if you're burgled, Admiral warns, ASK TONY: One lump sum or two? Yet his passion for the past has also brought an enthusiastic and accessible approach to military history, notably Dig 1940, Dive World War 2, and How we won the War, all for the BBC. My greatest weakness is… I am a sucker for ordering burgers. I did come out the other end OK but most of my comrades were half my age. Archaeologist and historian Jules Hudson is primarily beguiled by the walls themselves and what they reveal about the evolution of horticultural and social history. A keen countryman and craftsman, Jules spends his spare time renovating his period home and garden in Herefordshire and rescuing old furniture, ably assisted by his partner Tania, their new baby boy Jack, and Labradors Teddy and Iolo. The Escape to the Country Handbook, Signed. Life is about making difficult decisions and chess is like that. This was then followed by a stint training to be an Army officer at Sandhurst before returning to archaeology for his Masters degree at Durham University. With plenty looking to escape a country on the other side of the Atlantic, Jules looks at the fallout from last month’s presidential election through Limey eyes, Jules visits former wartime airfield RAF Madley to discover how a quiet corner of rural Herefordshire came to be at the forefront of the satellite revolution, With the mussel season in full swing and the town’s annual food festival about to begin, Jules Hudson, the face of TV’s Escape to the Country, heads to Conwy to try his luck at the ancient craft of fishing for mussels, As the creation of a new bridge across the Menai Strait is announced, Jules wonders if the new structure can live up to the triumphs of engineering that went before it, After a monumental month in the arena of European politics, Jules ponders the brave new post Brexit world we as a nation are stepping into, With his two labradors, Teddy and Iolo, sat by his feet, Jules muses over our relationship with man’s best friend as he looks forward to Ludlow Dog Day 2016, A spot of otter bother leaves Jules dismayed and delighted in equal measure, but it also prompts him to think about the future of this elusive waterborne mammal, A Welshman’s contribution to the Mulberry Harbours, legendary feats of British engineering, helped secure the Allied victory in the Second World War, says Jules. Deactivated war weapons. I absolutely love it. Jules at home. Join writer and broadcaster Jules Hudson as he shares his experiences of seeking out captivating country homes in this inspiring and practical guide. He drives it every day to get firewood and terrorises our two labradors with it. If you were Chancellor what is the first thing you would do? In Armenia, all kids learn to play chess. The last time I cried was… watching the Paddington movie. Join Facebook to connect with Jules Hudson and others you may know. Express. I would rather not say exactly how much I earned but it was a low six-figure sum. I have a 1910 Maxim machine gun in my hallway and a whole collection of other British and American militaria, including a Sten gun. Top 10 walking holidays in Britain revealed, Best UK pub walks across the country - map, Romantic spa break Cornwall: Relax and unwind at the beautiful Boscundle Manor.

Not a lot of people know this but I’m very good at… building. My parents are careful with money and I have tried to follow their example and not take too many risks. How much tax would you have to pay on a home or buy-to-let? The worst job I’ve done is… I worked for a time in a German restaurant on a Greek island.

The best thing my parents taught me was… believing in yourself, tenacity and hard work.

Having grown up with that, I have always favoured bricks and mortar.

The first record I ever bought was… Dire Straits’ Love Over Gold. I'd love to be one of those people who could analyse the peaks and troughs of the stock market coming and make a fortune. It cost £2,500 from a company called Toylander. Yes I have, absolutely. It’s not good for my image but I like… malt whisky. I thought it sounded really exciting. One of the phrases that’s proved most incisive to Jules over the years comes from his time in the army and was spoken by one of history’s most audacious military leaders, Looking to the natural landscape is the key to protecting communities against flooding – something the Environment Agency would do well to heed, says Jules, © Jules Hudson 2018Web site design by DMD, countryman, craftsman, archaeologist, historian. Dec 14, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Brian Prince. I’ve just taken my wood burner apart and renovated it. Countryfile weather forecast: ROLLER COASTER fronts to hit UK, Countryfile: ‘This is really dull’ Anita Rani segment interrupted, Spa report: Summer Lodge Hotel and Spa, Evershot Dorset. Over the last decade, Jules has established himself as an engaging and versatile writer and broadcaster. I once bought a quad bike for £1,600 on eBay thinking it was too good to be true – and it was. Last year, I went back again to be commissioned in the Royal Engineers and that was the bravest thing I’ve ever done. When I first started out in TV in 1996, I was a runner – a general dogsbody. What I find interesting is the emotional story behind each weapon and the person who carried it – I wonder about what they were thinking, what they saw and witnessed.



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