He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. Matt Baker has opened up on his decision to return to farming full-time after his mother was trampled by sheep. Hope you all enjoy the last one! Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. 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.. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. . PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. 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. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Matt is reportedly worth 7million. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. Matt's. 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 admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. Series 2 Episode 1. 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. 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]. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. 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. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. [14] 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. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). Its rough country; its not manicured. You can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. 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. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. 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. Everybody helps each other. 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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. 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Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. He has one sister and two half-sisters. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. 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 lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. 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Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". [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. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? 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 characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. 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. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. The show's star and executive producer. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. EPISODE 1. 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 farmland gets narrower and narrower. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. 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. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. Have something to tell us about this article? 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. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. Everybody helps each other. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. 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. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. 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. [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. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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.
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