Its a brilliant place to blow the cobwebs away and listen to the sound of curlews on the breeze. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. More than one million viewers tuned in to watch the debut episode, making it the biggest audience for More4 since 2014. 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. Available now. Matt Baker is a British TV presenter, well known for co-presenting the BBC's The One Show and Countryfile. Matt also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. 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. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. 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. The scenery is spectacular. - 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. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. "Dad rang up and said 'Mum's had a nasty . Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. He has one sister and two half-sisters. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. The river helps. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. 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 episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. 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. [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. Most of them were students. 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. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. Alternatively, click here to sign up online. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. My sixth-form college was right down by the river. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. You are practically above the clouds at times. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. [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. On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. Brilliant programme. 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 I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. 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. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. HELLO! Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Who is Matt Baker? Its so beautiful; its so still. Matt met his physiotherapist wife when he was performing in a disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. 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. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. ", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. In his TV series,. 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 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 . You can unsubscribe at any time. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. 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 characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. 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. 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 . There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. Something went wrong, please try again later. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). 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 still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. The whole area is a hidden gem. 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. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. 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. 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. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Have something to tell us about this article? The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. 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 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. 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. [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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. "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.". His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. 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. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. 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. [citation needed]. 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. 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. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. In the opening episode of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers saw Matt faced up to some of the vital changes that needed to be made in order to secure the future of the farm and since then we've seen him and Nicola head to Snowdonia to collect 10 specially selected ewe, before the family looked ahead to lambing season in Wednesday's fourth episode. EPISODE 1. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. 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Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. 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. [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]. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. Im proud to call it home. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Hope you all enjoy the last one! More info. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. 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. 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. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. 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He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. 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. We love watching it". He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. 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. This clip is for promotional use only. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. The former Blue Peter and One Show presenter, from County Durham, has a family farm in the Durham Dales . 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. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. [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. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. 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. Series 3 Episode 5. 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. 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 March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. 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). 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. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. 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The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. ", 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! Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! 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. The A689 brings you eventually to Durham city, the end of our road trip. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. 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. 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 Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". 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 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 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. 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. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. 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. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. 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. 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. 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. 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. Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". Everybody helps each other. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. 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.
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