", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. Something went wrong, please try again later. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. . My sixth-form college was right down by the river. 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. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse in Our Farm in the Dales? 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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. I went to school in Durham and it was my first introduction to the fact that the world is wider than the hills where I grew up. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. The whole area is a hidden gem. On the 23rd August 2021, Channel 4 Television announced that they have commissioned Big Circus Media to make two further 6-episode series and a Christmas special of the hit show. When Michael called Matt and informed him that his mum had been involved in an accident on their farm, he immediately decided to relocate to the farm to assist his parents. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales | All 4 - Channel 4 In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Matt attended Easington Village School, then, when he was aged 10, his parents bought a farm west of Durham, which they moved into and renovated. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". Or did Baker just misspeak?". Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. Matt Baker swaps The One Show for his parents' Durham Dales farm His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. Matt Baker lifts the lid on his wild year running his parent's Durham farm The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. The river helps. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. Matt is married to his childhood sweetheart, Nicola Mooney. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. You could probably do the whole journey from Barnard Castle to the hills and down to Durham in an hour and a half; but thats not the point, of course. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. In early 2011, he was also elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. In a penned piece for iNews, Matt wrote: ""It was one of those scenarios when you automatically go into rescue mode, so we downed tools, went up there and from day one, it was all hands on deck. During the four episodes, well follow three generations of Bakers round the farmhouse table as they make big decisions for the future of the farm and Matt repairs, reuses and recycles his way through aheftyto do list. As part of the celebration for London's winning bid to host the 2012 Olympics, Baker co-hosted the London 2012 party with Claudia Winkleman on 24 August 2008, after the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. MORE:13 celebrities with amazing outdoor kitchens and dining areas, Matt previously shared a look at the renovations he had been undertaking in the outdoor barn of the property. Countryfile's Matt Baker joins County Durham tractor club 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. Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad | All 4 - Channel 4 Since going on to present staple British shows such as Blue Peter and The One Show, Matt also appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing for series eight in 2010. #MattBaker". 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Its so beautiful; its so still. Star Matt Baker See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 4 User reviews Episodes 12 Browse episodes 3 seasons 2 years Photos Add photo He said he did not want to feel like a presenter this time around, and instead wanted viewers to feel like they were simply joining him on his farm. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. His gymnastic background helped him in physical challenges, including training as a stuntman, and passing the recruitment courses for both the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment. Working at the farm is a family affair and. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. The star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. The loop from Barnard Castle, northwest along Teesdale, over the top to Weardale and finishing at Durham city, has to be one of the best routes in Britain. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. After calling into the Editor's office direct, Baker put together a showreel with footage in the farmyard; reading a story; and riding a unicycle. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. Matt's. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. Matt regularly posts images of his flowers blooming in his hayfields, as he stated that watching the flowers bloom is one of the highlights of the faring year for him. See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. 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]. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales | Apple TV [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. The star left the BBC's The One Show after receiving the news that his mother had been in an accident and needed knee surgery. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. Theres a string of hamlets and villages along the way, including Cowshill, where the Killhope Burn river rushes beneath a stone bridge before crashing over Burtreeford Falls. 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. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. In 2003, Baker was a guest on A Song For Europe contest to decide the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, where he announced the scores for the North of England. Everybody helps each other. More 4 Matt Baker: Our Farm on the Dales: Matt's marriage to wife Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter Baker co-presented Countryfile Summer Diaries on weekday mornings on BBC One, along with Open Country for Radio 4 and Animal Rescue Squad and Animal Rescue Squad International for Channel 5. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. 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 Durham Dales are basically two long, green valleys Teesdale and Weardale that rise from the rolling farmland west of Durham, climbing high up to the rugged open moorland of the North Pennines. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. More info. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. 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 former The One Show star's garden features dry stone walls, wild bushes and a small blue shed that was visible in the background of this picture. Joyous.". 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. I'm sure this was well-intentioned, but all this programme ends up looking like is Matt Baker broadcasting his family home movie footage on telly. The fields are divided by a grid of drystone walls and in midsummer they are full of wildflowers that remind me of the hay meadows on the family farm with the likes of buttercups, hay rattle and red clover, all buzzing with bees. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [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. 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]. Available now. Matt Baker's family has a farm in County Durham (Image: Channel 4) Television presenter and producer Matt Baker joined a County Durham tractor club as it raised 2,000 for the Sir Bobby Robson . Figures from 2018 show that he was earning between 450,000 to 499,000 a year with the BBC when he was presenting The One Show. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. EPISODE 1. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. When Matt Baker's 77-year-old father called him to say his mum had been involved in an accident on their farm, he didn't hesitate. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. Matt Baker's guide to the Durham Dales | Countryfile.com More than one million viewers tuned in to watch the debut episode, making it the biggest audience for More4 since 2014. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. [citation needed]. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. The TV star could be seen ripping down a wall made of wooden panels, while his daughter Molly filmed his progress., Matt's home also has a utility room, which one of their sheep once managed to get into. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! Matt Baker reveals big family change with wife Nicola | HELLO! The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. Matt Baker swaps TV career for full-time farming after mum - Yahoo! In Season 2 of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers will get to know all of the animals that live on the farm from the loveable miniature donkeys who stay in a tiny stable yard to Black Welsh Mountain sheep. Where is Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Filming location explored The 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the Dales to help out with the smooth running of the farm and make some much-needed changes. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. Photos from Matts Instagram account reveals a snapshot of just how large the farm is, with greenery stretching as far as the eye could see. Brilliant programme. When is Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales series 2 on TV and how can I Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! Matt is reportedly worth 7million. The series followed Matt as he tried to adapt his familys sheep farm at his childhood home, for his parents, with his wife and kids on hand to help. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. Matt Baker: 'When you grow up on a farm, you know all about hard work' When it feels right, get out of the car and go for a walk (so youll need a good map, such as the Ordnance Survey OL 31). Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. 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. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). 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. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (TV Series 2021- ) - IMDb Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. The A689 brings you eventually to Durham city, the end of our road trip. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. Matt made the switch from suburban living to farm life when he decided to help his parents run the 100-acre family farm after his mother was injured in a farm accident. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? 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. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Series 3 Episode 4. 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. Fans of new More4 show Our Farm in the Dales were left devastated this week after Matt Baker and his wife Nicola made a sad announcement before the latest episode. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. Series 2 Episode 1. Baker and his crew were actually unable to stay at the farm themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. The first season of Matt Baker: Our Farm In The Dales, filmed on the family's organic sheep farm, was More4's biggest commission to date, Channel 4 has said. Its a brilliant place to blow the cobwebs away and listen to the sound of curlews on the breeze. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Type your email address into the 'sign up box' at the top of this article, click 'subscribe' and you'll receive your first newsletter at the next release.
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