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Escape to the Chateau's Dick Strawbridge delights fans with heartwarming father-son moment

The presenter has four children

James, Arthur and Dick Strawbrdge
Nicky Morris
TV and film writer
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Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge undoubtedly shares a special bond with each of his four children. But fans couldn't be blamed for mistaking his eldest son, James, for his twin as the pair look exactly alike!

Fans of the Channel 4 star were delighted when James shared a screenshot from his FaceTime call with his father. The 39-year-old pointed out that not only do the father-son duo look very similar, but they seem to dress the same too as they coincidentally both wore knitted jumpers. 

James Strawbridge on FaceTime with his father Dick© Instagram
James Strawbridge on FaceTime with his father Dick

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, James penned in the caption: "'You look just like your dad' - Apparently we now dress the same too!? Funny father & son FaceTime moment from today @strawbridge.dick."

Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one person writing: "You cannot deny James is your son. Beautiful picture," while another added: "Seeing double."

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A third person commented: "Wow, like two peas in a pod! Absolute double of your dad."

Not only does James take after his father when it comes to his appearance, but in his career too. Like his dad, James is also a TV presenter and hosts his own BBC show, Strawbridge Over The Drawbridge.

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James has more than one string to his bow, however, as he is also an award-winning chef, author and food photographer. The presenter, who lives on the south Cornish coast with his wife Holly and their three young children, often posts snaps of his delicious-looking culinary creations online.

While the father-of-three has no doubt been cooking up a storm in the kitchen in preparation for the upcoming May release of his new book, Salt and the Art of Seasoning, he's not the only member of his family who has been busy with their career in recent weeks. 

James Strawbridge hosts Strawbridge Over The Drawbridge on BBC One Northern Ireland© BBC
James Strawbridge hosts Strawbridge Over The Drawbridge on BBC One Northern Ireland

Dick and Angel, and their two children Arthur and Dorothy, recently completed their 'Dare to Do It' tour of Australia and New Zealand, and are preparing for the release of their upcoming series, Escape to the Chateau: Secret France.

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