For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter 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. The star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. Much as I love the city, though, my heart is in the hills and dales, and Ill soon head back there. 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. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. At the remote hamlet of Langdon Beck, theres a network of footpaths on the river banks and across farmland here if you fancy a stroll. 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. 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. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. Baker was born on 23 December 1977 at Easington in County Durham where his father ran a newsagent's shop,[2] and his parents had a smallholding in the village. 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. 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). ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. ", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. You can unsubscribe at any time. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. 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. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. [citation needed]. Matt also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. 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]. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. 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. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Express. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. 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 Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. 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. Its rough country; its not manicured. EPISODE 1. 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. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. The One Show stars' homes you need to see, Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child, 13 celebrities with amazing outdoor kitchens and dining areas, Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. 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 . The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. More than one million viewers tuned in to watch the debut episode, making it the biggest audience for More4 since 2014. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". Matt is married to his wife and physiotherapist, Nicola, who he wed back in 2004 and the couple share son Luke and daughter Molly together. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . 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]. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. 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. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. 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. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. Who is Matt Baker? These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. The four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. #MattBaker". Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. [14] 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. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. [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. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. You can unsubscribe at any time. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. The Langdon Beck Hotel is a real ale pub that over the years has welcomed many a thirsty and sometimes wet and cold farmer and walker alike. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. [citation needed]. 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. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. Baker was born on 23 December 1977 at Easington in County Durham where his father ran a newsagent's shop, [2] and his parents had a smallholding in the village. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. DON'T MISS:Orchid care: How to get an orchid to re-flower in one step[COMMENT]When to prune hydrangeas - Best time to cut back hydrangea[INSIGHT]Gardening: Two ways to get rid of weeds from your lawn[TIPS]. 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. 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. Available now. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. [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]. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3: Episode 6 | All 4 Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales Series 3 Episode 6 The Bakers call in some local storm-proofing experts to safeguard. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. The Durham Dales incorporating Teesdale and Weardale is a peaceful and tranquil landscape of moors, hills, valleys and meandering rivers with small villages and market towns. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. Its definitely worth stopping for a wander, and perhaps a coffee at the Rose and Crown.A few miles further on lies Middleton-in-Teesdale, a leafy market town whose streets are lined with handsome stone houses. "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. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. 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. Most of them were students. 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. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. He has one sister and two half-sisters. 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. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. Joyous.". 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. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? 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. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Series 2 Episode 1. Matt Baker's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. Viewers will alsoget to knowthe menagerie of animals that inhabit the farm from the adorable miniature donkeys who live in a bespoke tiny stableyardand thelitter of Cairn Terrier pups who arrive midway through the series. 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. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. For Children in Need, Baker rode a bicycle towing a rickshaw 484 miles from Edinburgh to London in 2011, which took about a week up to the fund raising night on 18 November. Everybody helps each other. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. 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. ", 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! Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. We love watching it". Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. 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. [9] In August 2010, Baker co-presented the first series of Secret Britain with Julia Bradbury and presented One Man and His Dog with Kate Humble. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . 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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. 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. Matt Baker, pictured here on BBC's Countryfile, grew up with a small farm and has gone onto have a family farm of his own. He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. Its so beautiful; its so still. . The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Something went wrong, please try again later. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. 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 Brilliant programme. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! Baker was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for charitable and voluntary services to fundraising. 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. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. The show's star and executive producer. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. - 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. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. More info. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. 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. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. 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. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. This meant that she was unable to carry out any farm duties. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. Now this area is like a magnet for me. "Dad rang up and said 'Mum's had a nasty . 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 The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. 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 attended Easington Village School, then, when he was aged 10, his parents bought a farm west of Durham, which they moved into and renovated. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. Series 3 Episode 4. Matt Baker is celebrating after his show Our Farm in the Dales landed a primetime Saturday night slot on Channel 4 and has teased that there's more to come. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This clip is for promotional use only. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Im proud to call it home. 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. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . The first series was a major success for Channel 4's sister channel More4, quickly becoming the channel's most successful new commission. He wrote an article for inews about the ordeal, saying: "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. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. The river helps. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). [5] The couple married at Winston in Teesdale,[3] in 2004[20] and live in Buckinghamshire with their son and daughter. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. 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.
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