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. 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. Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. 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. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. 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. 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. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. The show's star and executive producer. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. 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. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. 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. Everybody helps each other. More info. Much as I love the city, though, my heart is in the hills and dales, and Ill soon head back there. 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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 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. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Baker said the main aim of the series was to provide a sense of escapism and he wanted fans to enjoy meeting his family. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. This meant that she was unable to carry out any farm duties. 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. 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 . [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. #MattBaker". The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. 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. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. 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. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. 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 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. 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. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. The couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. Matt Baker featured in the series Our Farm in the Dales and the four-part season went down a huge hit. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. We love watching it". The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. 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. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. 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. 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. Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". 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 characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. [12] Matt continued his previous commentating work by providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 gymnastics events. 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.. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. [citation needed]. The river helps. [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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. He has one sister and two half-sisters. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . [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. 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's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. You can unsubscribe at any time. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. 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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. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. 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. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? 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Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). Its the huge open spaces, and the peace, that I love. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. 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. 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. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. 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. Its a brilliant place to blow the cobwebs away and listen to the sound of curlews on the breeze. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Series 3 Episode 4. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. 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 the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. 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 was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. "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. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. 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. [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. 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. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. This article is about the British television presenter. Fans have fallen in love with the feel-good series, with one saying on Twitter: "Loving Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . 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. Im proud to call it home. 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. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. 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Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Speaking of filming Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales, he told The Metro: "We have our own smallholding in the Chilterns, a smaller version of my parents farm, where we have our own chickens and livestock." These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. 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. 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 four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? Just as well because its not easy living up here. HELLO! His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. "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.". 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 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 still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. 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. 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.