Woman who appeared in BBC's Escape to the Country 'died of alcoholism'

A woman who starred on the BBC's Escape to the Country to find a 'new perfect life' died after struggling with alcoholism, an inquest has heard.

Emma Izzard, 53, was rushed to hospital on November 19 last year after she started vomiting blood.

She previously appeared on an episode of Escape to the Country in 2021 with her then-partner Kym Lofthouse.

The couple, who lived in Luton, Bedfordshire, were hoping to start a dream life in Norfolk and had asked host Ginny Buckley to help them find a new home.

Ms Izzard and Ms Lofthouse had picked the location for its 'clean air' and 'slower pace of life'.