Express. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. Matt Baker swaps TV career for full-time farming after mum - Yahoo! Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. Matt Baker has a 100-acre farm in the Durham Dales which he shows in Our farm In The Dales (Image: INSTAGRAM) However, while away raising money for charity, Matt told how he left his. 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. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. - 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. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! Baker and his crew were actually unable to stay at the farm themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. [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. Matt Baker has opened up on his decision to return to farming full-time after his mother was trampled by sheep. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. 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. 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. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. The show's star and executive producer. Series 3 Episode 5. Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. 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. Matt Baker reveals changes in Our Farm in the Dales Christmas special The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales | Apple TV The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. Hope you all enjoy the last one! There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. 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On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. Matt and his family will also be travelling around the UK to re-stock the farm with more suitable sheep to fit in with their plans for the future. Here, speaking to The Big Issue for his Letter To My Younger Self, he explains just how much of a privilege growing up in that environment was.. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. 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. 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. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Matt Baker and his wife share exciting family news Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse in Our Farm in the Dales? But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. [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. 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]. You are practically above the clouds at times. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [citation needed], In 2008, Baker returned to his native North East England to play the role of Caractacus Potts in a production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Sunderland Empire.[19]. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. Baker said the main aim of the series was to provide a sense of escapism and he wanted fans to enjoy meeting his family. As you head north from Scotch Corner, everything on the left-hand side is lovely: miles of green fields rising to massive shoulders of fell, moorland and commons, with the green dales between them.. 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. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. 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. 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. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. 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. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. 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. A few miles or so north of Middleton-in-Teesdale lies High Force, an amazing waterfall that you just have to see.Just before the tiny village of Forest-in-Teesdale, the landscape levels off into gently rolling grassy fields dotted with farmhouses. Matt Baker lifts the lid on his wild year running his parent's Durham farm [citation needed]. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. 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. He grew up with his parents having a smallholding, which is a small farm, in the village of Easington whilst his father, Mike, ran a newsagents shop. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. 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. ", 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! It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. The river helps. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. When is Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales series 2 on TV and how can I 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. Matt Baker: Inside the Countryfile presenter's stunning Durham farm 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. 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. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. The scenery is spectacular. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. This article is about the British television presenter. Series 3 Episode 4. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. In 2005, he briefly appeared as himself, as the presenter of Blue Peter, in an episode of sci-fi series Doctor Who, when The Doctor was flicking through television channels. In early 2011, he was also elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. The 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. 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. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? 46 min 21 Apr 2021. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. "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. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Having grown up on a farm in the Dales, Countryfile and former The One Show presenter Matt Baker, his wife Nicola and their two children will be heading back to the family farm in the Dales for the second season of the hit show. 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. We love watching it". ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. 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 Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Matt Baker returns home to rescue his family farm in Our Farm in the Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. This clip is for promotional use only. 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. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. The whole area is a hidden gem. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? When presenter Matt Baker received a phone call telling him his mum had been in an accident and needed knee surgery, he decamped his entire family to his parent's farm in the Durham Dales Matt . In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. 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. [16], In 2010, Baker participated in the eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he was partnered with professional ballroom dancer Aliona Vilani,[6] finishing in second place to the winners Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev in the final. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. 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. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). 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. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! Matt has previously appearedon The One Show from his living room, where he has embraced the country theme through his dcor, including framed bird artwork hanging on the walls and cushions embroidered with pheasants. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. Matt Baker returns home to rescue his family farm in Our Farm in the Dales, Channel 4 initiates Turkey-Syria Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) advert across 29 channels, Crufts returns to Channel 4, More4 and All 4 with wall-to-wall coverage, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins USA Heading to E4, Grant, Joshua and Hilary Pass SAS: Who Dares Wins - Jungle Hell Selection in Dramatic Series Finale. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. The four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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. 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 Read allTelevision 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. Matt Baker reveals big family change with wife Nicola | HELLO! One Show star Matt Baker rushed back to family farm after mum - mirror 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. [citation needed], Matt's last show on "The One Show" was on Tuesday 31 March 2020, where he wasn't on the couch with co-presenter Alex Jones, but was at home in self isolation. 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. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. By what name was Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (2021) officially released in Canada in English? I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. Everybody helps each other. 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. Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. 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. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. 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'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 . Matt Baker and wife Nicola's private farmhouse they left behind after Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. TV's Matt Baker has gone back to his roots. 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). EPISODE 1. Its the huge open spaces, and the peace, that I love. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. Matt Baker was also a Torch Bearer for the Olympic Flame as it was carried into Durham City as part of the flame's tour of Great Britain. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. 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. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. 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.

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