[1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". More info. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. 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 . Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? 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Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. 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. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Its the huge open spaces, and the peace, that I love. 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. Matt previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. 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. 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. 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. And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. 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. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. 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. 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. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . "Dad rang up and said 'Mum's had a nasty . You know that its tough to live here. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. The A689 brings you eventually to Durham city, the end of our road trip. . 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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. From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. Working at the farm is a family affair and. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. He co-presented the children's television show Blue Peter from 1999 until 2006, BBC One's Countryfile since 2009 and The One Show from 2011 to 2020, with Alex Jones.[1]. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. Joyous.". From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. 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. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. [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. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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 . 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. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. 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 room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. 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. 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. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. 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." Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Its rough country; its not manicured. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. The whole area is a hidden gem. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3: Episode 6 | All 4 Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales Series 3 Episode 6 The Bakers call in some local storm-proofing experts to safeguard. 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. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. This clip is for promotional use only. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . 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. The first series was a major success for Channel 4's sister channel More4, quickly becoming the channel's most successful new commission. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. 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. 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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Matt Baker's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. The loop from Barnard Castle, northwest along Teesdale, over the top to Weardale and finishing at Durham city, has to be one of the best routes in Britain. 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. On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). 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. [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. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). 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. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. 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 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. 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], 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]. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. Series 3 Episode 4. 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. 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.. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. The farm is privately owned by the family and it seems it is not open to members of the public. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. 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. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience.. 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. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. 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.