The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. However, we can look to previous seasons for hints as the first series aired in March 2021 and the second lot of episodes aired in October. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. Matt Baker takes his mum Janice and dad Mike on some memorable, easy-to-reach excursions around their beloved North East, as they relive old memories and make new ones Sign in to play Episode 4. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement (Image: Instagram) She took to Instagram to post: "It's the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at. The river helps. Series 2 Episode 1. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. DON'T MISSMatt Baker speaks out on 'record breaking' response to new show[INSIGHT]Matt Baker scolds wife Nicola as he addresses problem on farm[VIDEO]Matt Baker in dig at More 4 bosses over scheduling of new series[INSIGHT]. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. The scenery is spectacular. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. Everybody helps each other. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. Baker said the main aim of the series was to provide a sense of escapism and he wanted fans to enjoy meeting his family. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. Now this area is like a magnet for me. In his TV series,. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Matt's parents, including his mother Janice, renovated the farm and kept it going for the family. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. Something went wrong, please try again later. EPISODE 1. - Newcastle restaurateur Terry Laybourne on reopening St Vincent for first time since Covid, Top city chef and 21 Hospitality Group owner Terry Laybourne talks about the March 9 re-launch of quayside restaurant St Vincent, the effects of the pandemic, the cost of living crisis and Newcastle's current dining scene. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. Janice underwent a knee replacement after the accident, prompting ex-Strictly contestant Matt to make the huge decision to move back to Durham, with wife Nicola and the couple's children, to help his dad Mike. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. 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This clip is for promotional use only. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. Another family room and dining areadoubled up as a place for Matt's children to study while their schools were closed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Having just finished the second year of a three-year course at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, his future wife's aunt spotted that Blue Peter was looking for a new presenter. County Durham is a brilliant place to come for a road trip, especially the Dales. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Everyone comes north up the M6 and turns left at the Lake District, but they never turn right, over the North Pennines to the Durham Dales. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. Matt Baker fights back tears on ITV's Lorraine, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Bookmark. Its a small city though it didnt feel it then of bridges crisscrossing the river Wear, narrow cobbled streets, elegant houses and spectacular views out to the countryside beyond. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. Having grown up on his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills, Countryfile and former The One Show presenter Matt Baker is heading back to rescue his family farm after his mum had a. [14] [citation needed]. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. The heartwarming series touches on an emotional period of his life when he moved his family to Durham to help his parents run the family farm. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. ", Matt too confirmed the show was coming to an end, when he took to Instagram to write: "Its the last episode of Our farm in the Dales tonight.. i cant believe how quick its gone..Im so proud of my family and the great team of friends whove helped to create it! Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Matt Baker and his wife and kids move to the organic sheep farm where he grew up in the Durham hills to help secure its future. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. If your living room is smaller than you like, there are many easy ways to give the illusion of more space without the need for a dramatic and Helen Skelton wowed both judges and the public on Friday night with her incredible performance of a Fosse-inspired routine on Strictly Come Matt Baker home: Countryfile's Matt lives with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children in a Hertfordshire farmhouse look inside. On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. [3] He continued his education at Belmont Comprehensive School in Durham and was a budding gymnast, but was forced to give up after being diagnosed with anaemia aged 14. 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But just for the record, Barnard Castle the southern gateway to Teesdale is an hour and 20 minutes from Leeds, or a couple of hours from Manchester so its not that far away, really. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Its so beautiful; its so still. Available now. 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In his latest series Our Farm in the Dales the country boy turned presenter moves back to his family's farm in the Durham hills to help secure its future.. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Working at the farm is a family affair and. The series is a warm, funny,andoftenemotional look at what it takes for aclose-knitfamily,ably assisted byan eclectic mix of animals, to pull together in the face of adversity., Gareth Collett, Executive Producer for Big Circus Media:Saving his family farm is going to be a long project for Matt but hes got some great plans to give the land he grew up on a brilliant future. Posting a photo of the animal standing inside his house, Matt wrote: "Just rang home my daughter said 'mum's going to send you a picture of the utility roomdon't worry everything is now sorted. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. Matt Baker with mum and dad, Janice and Mike (Image: Channel 4) Group 28 Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates Matt Baker and his wife and kids move to the organic sheep farm where he grew up in the Durham hills to help secure its future, The Bakers call in some local storm-proofing experts to safeguard the farmhouse and Matt takes his dad to see the progress that's been made on his 1946 Dodge, Matt Baker and his wife and kids continue to make the vital changes needed to secure the future of his family's farm in the Durham hills, The Bakers call in some local storm-proofing experts to safeguard the farmhouse, The Bakers transform old bits and pieces into a playground for their pygmy goat herd, Matt starts work on some steps for the paddock and readies the beehives for heather season, Matt begins work on his dream woodland hut and wildlife hideaway, As a blanket of snow falls, the Bakers ensure that the animals are fed and protected, As the worst storm to hit the farm in living memory strikes the Bakers round up the troops, Matt Baker and his family prepare for winter and get ready for an enchanting Christmas at their farm in the Durham hills, Matt Baker takes his mum Janice and dad Mike on some memorable, easy-to-reach excursions around their beloved North East, as they relive old memories and make new ones, The Yorkshire Shepherdess gets stuck into daily life on some of the UK's most extraordinary farms, as she explores the pressures facing the modern farmer and the sheer passion that keeps them going, TV presenter and designer Sarah Moore realises her dream of transforming a derelict relic on the Greek island of Skiathos into a fabulous family foothold, Property expert Sarah Beeny and her family swap London life for a new start on a 220-acre, semi-derelict former dairy farm in Somerset, where they plan to build a modern stately home of their dreams, Katie Price transforms her 19-room vandalised and uninhabitable mansion into a forever home for her family, Pamela leaves her Hollywood life behind and embarks on a huge restoration of her grandma's legacy property on the coast of Vancouver Island, The programme that helps house-hunters find their dream holiday home in the sun. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. Its rough country; its not manicured. Matt Baker featured in the series Our Farm in the Dales and the four-part season went down a huge hit. Its full of interesting shops and cafes, and great walks out of town and along the river, perhaps to the eerie ruins of Egglestone Abbey. A huge thank you to Sean at More4, its amazing what can happen from a conversation in a barn., Sean Doyle, Deputy Head of Formats & Features at Channel 4:We are delighted that Mattand his family will be opening to the doors to theirbeautiful ruralfarm on More4. Viewers tuned into Matt Baker show Our Farm in the Dales on Wednesday but were left gutted as it came to an end, Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates. Championing traditional craft and heritage skills along the way, Matt will callonthe services of local expertsand friendsto help the family out and heeven finds the time to save his Dads 1946 Dodge car thats been left in a field for 20 years. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. TV's Matt Baker has gone back to his roots. Having grown up onhis familys sheep farm inthe Durhamhills, CountryfileandformerThe One Show presenter Matt Bakerisheading back to rescue his family farm after his mum had a serious accident. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. He co-presented the children's television show Blue Peter from 1999 until 2006, BBC One's Countryfile since 2009 and The One Show from 2011 to 2020, with Alex Jones.[1]. [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. In the opening episode of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers saw Matt faced up to some of the vital changes that needed to be made in order to secure the future of the farm and since then we've seen him and Nicola head to Snowdonia to collect 10 specially selected ewe, before the family looked ahead to lambing season in Wednesday's fourth episode. 2-min read. Im always reluctant to say to people: Youve got to go to this place, its brilliant, because the magic of it is that theres nobody there snapping away with cameras. The first series was a major success for Channel 4's sister channel More4, quickly becoming the channel's most successful new commission. Television presenter Matt Baker receives a call that leads him to move his wife and two children north to run his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills after his mum had a serious accident Television presenter Matt Baker receives a call that leads him to move his wife and two children north to run his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills after his mum had a serious accident. "We live a life thats up and down the whole time anyway I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where I grew up, are like a magnet; I cant stay away.". [7], During his seven years on Blue Peter, Matt's colleagues were Katy Hill, Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Liz Barker, Ze Salmon and Gethin Jones. The 43-year-old Countryfile presenter moved back to the family farm in the Durham Dales with wife Nicola and their two children, Molly, 11, and Luke, 13, after his 65-year-old mum Janice was injured in a farming accident in July last . Series 3 Episode 4. Everybody helps each other.
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