Matt Baker returns home to rescue his family farm in Our Farm in the Dales, Channel 4 initiates Turkey-Syria Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) advert across 29 channels, Crufts returns to Channel 4, More4 and All 4 with wall-to-wall coverage, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins USA Heading to E4, Grant, Joshua and Hilary Pass SAS: Who Dares Wins - Jungle Hell Selection in Dramatic Series Finale. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. 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. Photos from Matts Instagram account reveals a snapshot of just how large the farm is, with greenery stretching as far as the eye could see. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. 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. Just as well because its not easy living up here. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. 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. On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. You can unsubscribe at any time. "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.". Available now. 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. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. 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 . One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . "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. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. 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. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. The TV star could be seen ripping down a wall made of wooden panels, while his daughter Molly filmed his progress., Matt's home also has a utility room, which one of their sheep once managed to get into. Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. 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. 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. 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. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. 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 farming is some of the toughest in Britain. The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. This article is about the British television presenter. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. There were all these southerners Id never experienced people like that before. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. 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. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. [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. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. 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 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. 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. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. 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. Brilliant programme. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. 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. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. 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." ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. 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. Express. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . 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. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. 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. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. 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. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. The whole area is a hidden gem. [citation needed]. 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. 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. 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. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. 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. [3] He continued his education at Belmont Comprehensive School in Durham and was a budding gymnast, but was forced to give up after being diagnosed with anaemia aged 14. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. 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]. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! 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. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. Bookmark. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. Most of them were students. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. 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. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. 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. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. 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. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. This clip is for promotional use only. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. 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. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. 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. Baker and his crew were actually unable to stay at the farm themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. 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