We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. 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 Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Brilliant programme. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. 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 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. We love watching it". I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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]. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. 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. "Dad rang up and said 'Mum's had a nasty . Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). Television presenter Matt Baker receives a call that leads him to move his wife and two children north to run his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills after his mum had a serious accident Television presenter Matt Baker receives a call that leads him to move his wife and two children north to run his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills after his mum had a serious accident. 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. ", 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! As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. Working at the farm is a family affair and. Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. [citation needed]. 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. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. 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. "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's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. 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. Most of them were students. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. More info. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). 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. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. 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. 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. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. The farm is privately owned by the family and it seems it is not open to members of the public. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. 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. 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. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. 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. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. Hope you all enjoy the last one! Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . Having grown up onhis familys sheep farm inthe Durhamhills, CountryfileandformerThe One Show presenter Matt Bakerisheading back to rescue his family farm after his mum had a serious accident. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. 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). Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! 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. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. Or did Baker just misspeak?". 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. 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. The show's star and executive producer. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. 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. 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. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. 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. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. Matt Baker has opened up on his decision to return to farming full-time after his mother was trampled by sheep. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. [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. - 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. 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. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. Matt Baker'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 . Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. 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. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. The whole area is a hidden gem. More info. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. 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. [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]. [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. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. The couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. 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. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. Due to his love of animals, even when the wholesome presenter found himself working in London full-time when his TV career took off, he moved to a countryside retreat, a smallholding in the Chilterns, where he brought in a flock of sheep, chickens, dogs and a cat so that it became a small-scale version of the family farm. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! Its such a good programme. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. 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. 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