When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. Fans have fallen in love with the feel-good series, with one saying on Twitter: "Loving Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales. More info. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. [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. 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. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. 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. Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. The former Blue Peter presenter had to hire a bed and breakfast in the local area for his family and crew to stay in while they filmed the series. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. The show's star and executive producer. 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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. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. The farm is privately owned by the family and it seems it is not open to members of the public. The river helps. 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. 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. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. Everybody helps each other. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. It feels real. These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. More than one million viewers tuned in to watch the debut episode, making it the biggest audience for More4 since 2014. 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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. 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. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. 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. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. This clip is for promotional use only. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. Or did Baker just misspeak?". Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. You can unsubscribe at any time. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. 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. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. 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 . As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. In his TV series,. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. 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. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. [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. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. Now this area is like a magnet for me. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. 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.. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. 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. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? [citation needed]. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. You know that its tough to live here. 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. - 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. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. 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. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. ", 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! Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. Everyone comes north up the M6 and turns left at the Lake District, but they never turn right, over the North Pennines to the Durham Dales. Matt's. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. 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. [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]. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Viewers tuned into Matt Baker show Our Farm in the Dales on Wednesday but were left gutted as it came to an end, Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. 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. 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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 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. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The presenter also has a separate Instagram account Farm on the hill dedicated to sharing the most adorable pictures of his animals on his 1,000ft above sea level farm. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). He has one sister and two half-sisters. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". 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. He and his family moved back to Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike run the family farm after his mum was seriously injured. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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The couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. EPISODE 1. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. 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 also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . 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. 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. Matt is married to his childhood sweetheart, Nicola Mooney. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. 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.
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