Alistair Appleton is married to potter Daniel Martin

Alistair Appleton has been a beloved host of the BBC show Escape to the Country for nearly 20 years. He is known for his friendly style and connection with viewers. Before his TV career, Alistair worked in Germany as a translator and journalist and taught English in Poland. Alistair, who is openly gay, is married to Daniel Martin. Daniel is a talented potter, known online as The Pilgrim Potter. The couple tied the knot after dating for several years. They live together in a charming 1930s French sea captain's cottage in Newhaven, England, with their dog, Ben, and their cat, Joni. Alistair has occasionally shared glimpses of his personal life on social media. He recently praised Daniel's pottery skills during a fair at the Towner Gallery, expressing pride in Daniel's work. Daniel sells his pottery pieces on social media and through his website. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Alistair and Daniel supported their community by offering free yoga and meditation sessions on their blog, Mind Springs. Alistair has shared how grateful he feels for his relationship with Daniel, calling him understanding and supportive. Escape to the Country airs weekdays at 3 PM on BBC One and is also available on BBC iPlayer.