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In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. [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]. [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 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. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. You can unsubscribe at any time. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of 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. 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.. [12] Matt continued his previous commentating work by providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 gymnastics events. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. We love watching it". After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. After his mums accident, Matt is also looking to make the farm more accessible for his ageing parents. Everybody helps each other. The four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. Joyous.". 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. The former Blue Peter and One Show presenter, from County Durham, has a family farm in the Durham Dales . Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. 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. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. 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. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. 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. [citation needed]. Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. [citation needed] He was asked to come to London the next day for an interview, and made his first appearance on the show on 25 June 1999. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. TV's Matt Baker has gone back to his roots. You know that its tough to live here. Series 2 Episode 1. 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. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Available now. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. You can see from the top edge of the Yorkshire Dales above Richmond to the distant Greta Valley the Pennine pass where the A66 crosses and north to the high land of County Durham: Hamsterley Forest, Pikeston Fell, Monks Moor, Five Pikes. 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. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. 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. The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. "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's. Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. Series 3 Episode 4. 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. 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 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. 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. 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. The show's star and executive producer. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. 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. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. 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. [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. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. Matt Baker's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. "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.". Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. Alternatively, click here to sign up online. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. The whole area is a hidden gem. 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. In his TV series,. 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 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. You can unsubscribe at any time. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. Its rough country; its not manicured. 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. 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 4 x 60 series is a Big Circus Media production and the Executive Producer is Gareth Collett. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. Something went wrong, please try again later. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. 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. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. The County Durham- based series has proved to be a real hit with a large demographic of viewers as cameras followed former Blue Peter and The One Show host Matt returned to home turf to support his parents on their farm, after his mum Janice was left seriously injured in an accident which saw her knocked over by a flock of sleep. 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 BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the Dales to help out with the smooth running of the farm and make some much-needed changes. 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. Now this area is like a magnet for me. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. 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. There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. 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. EPISODE 1. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. 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. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. 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. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. He announced it in an emotional speech to camera where he thanked everyone for their support, especially for the money donated to The Rickshaw Challenges. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. 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. [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. In early 2011, he was also elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. County Durham is a brilliant place to come for a road trip, especially the Dales. Something went wrong, please try again later. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! 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. Fans have fallen in love with the feel-good series, with one saying on Twitter: "Loving Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales. Matt's parents, including his mother Janice, renovated the farm and kept it going for the family. Express. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . 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 lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. 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. 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. This article is about the British television presenter. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. 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. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. 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. 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. Returningto thefarmwith his family,Matt was faced with the challenge ofkeeping the remote farm running and helping his mum overcome injuries from her accident. 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.. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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 Sign in to play Series 3 Episode 6 Go ad free Lifestyle Series. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? 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. Matt also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. He has one sister and two half-sisters. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. 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. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. 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. 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. But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? 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. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. [citation needed], In the late 1990s, as a drama student at Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, Baker worked as an entertainer, and with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called "Disco Inferno", which toured the north of England. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. 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. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. Its so beautiful; its so still. 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. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. This clip is for promotional use only. 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. 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. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. 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. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. He has one sister and two half-sisters. 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.