Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
Channel 5's popular show, which chronicles the lives of the Radfords and their massive family, has piqued viewers' interest in how the couple first met.
The Radford family, stars of the TV series 22 Kids and Counting, currently airing on Channel 5, have captured the hearts of the nation. As their offspring mature and depart the nest, audiences are eager to discover the origins of Sue and Noel Radford's relationship.
The duo are candid about their love story and family dynamics, with Sue confessing in the latest episode that her greatest fear is her children moving out, while Noel expressed concerns about his ability to provide.
As the new season unfolds, we delve into the life of Britain's largest family.
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Originally intending to have only three children, the couple ended up with a whopping 22, attracting a significant amount of media attention.
Since their rise to fame, they have shared numerous wedding photos online, much to the delight of their adoring fans.
Sue delighted fans as she shared an adorable throwback snap from her wedding day to celebrate a major milestone the couple's 25th anniversary.
She gushed on social media, posting: "25 years ago today I married my soulmate. Who would have thought 25 years later we'd of just welcomed our 20th child into our family! I couldn't love this man anymore if I tried. Happy silver wedding anniversary to us."
Who are Sue and Noel Radford?The Radford family run a pie business (Image: Channel 5)The endearing duo are not only known for their large family but also for their entrepreneurial spirit in running a successful pie business. Yet working together hasn't always been easy.
Discussing the business journey, Noel recounted: "To start with it did really well," admitting, "It was doing good - and then not long here - foot-and-mouth hits the country and to be honest I think Cumbria was one of the worst affected areas."
The challenges continued with Sue touching on the hardship they faced, revealing: "I can't even describe it, it just caused so much stress. You used to go to bed thinking about the debt, you'd wake up thinking about the debt, you'd wake up during the night thinking about the debt."
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Despite their parental duties, the financial crises they went through put a strain on their marriage like nothing else.
In a candid confession, Sue stated: "If anything was going to have caused us to get a divorce, it was this. Looking back now, it was a time when I genuinely thought our marriage was not gonna pull through that."
The Radfords are notably parents to an incredible number of children; names like Chris, Sophie, Chloe, Jack, Daniel, Luke, Millie, Katie, James, Ellie, Aimee, Josh, Max, Tillie, Oscar, Casper, Hallie, Phoebe, Archie, Bonnie, and Heidie all makeup their enormous brood. Moreover, they have also embraced the joy of being grandparents.
Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
Inside Noel and Sue Radford's 30-year marriage - from meeting to first baby
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