More info. 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. You are practically above the clouds at times. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. 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. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. The Durham Dales sound idyllic but no one ever knows where they are. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. "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.". [14] Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. We love watching it". Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. [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. Series 3 Episode 5. 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The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. Matt Baker returns home to rescue his family farm in Our Farm in the 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. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. 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. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. Available now. Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. [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. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. 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. 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. 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. 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 - 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. The river helps. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Matt's parents, including his mother Janice, renovated the farm and kept it going for the family. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. Matt Baker swaps The One Show for his parents' Durham Dales farm The first series was a major success for Channel 4's sister channel More4, quickly becoming the channel's most successful new commission. [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. After his mums accident, Matt is also looking to make the farm more accessible for his ageing parents. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. 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. Bookmark. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. 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. 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. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave 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, 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. 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. 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. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. One Show star Matt Baker rushed back to family farm after mum - mirror And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. 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. Another family room and dining areadoubled up as a place for Matt's children to study while their schools were closed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? #MattBaker". The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. 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. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. Matt Baker's Our Farm in the Dales: Where is the family farm? And TV From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. Im proud to call it home. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. 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. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. 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. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. I went to school in Durham and it was my first introduction to the fact that the world is wider than the hills where I grew up. 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. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. 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. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. 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. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Just as well because its not easy living up here. Series 3 Episode 4. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. Countryfile's Matt Baker joins County Durham tractor club When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. This article is about the British television presenter. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? TV presenter Matt Baker's Our Farm In The Dales will return - Yahoo! The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Theres a string of hamlets and villages along the way, including Cowshill, where the Killhope Burn river rushes beneath a stone bridge before crashing over Burtreeford Falls. Most of them were students. Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. More 4 Matt Baker: Our Farm on the Dales: Matt's marriage to wife From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. 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. 2-min read. For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. 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 .