Most of them were students. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. 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. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its the huge open spaces, and the peace, that I love. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. 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. 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. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. ", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. 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. Baker and his crew were actually unable to stay at the farm themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. Its rough country; its not manicured. Everybody helps each other. On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. Series 2 Episode 1. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. 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. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. 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. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. [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. ", 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! 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 lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. 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." 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. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. 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. 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]. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. 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. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. 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. The farm is privately owned by the family and it seems it is not open to members of the public. For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. 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. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. More info. [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. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Matt Baker is a British TV presenter, well known for co-presenting the BBC's The One Show and Countryfile. Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. Im proud to call it home. The Durham Dales incorporating Teesdale and Weardale is a peaceful and tranquil landscape of moors, hills, valleys and meandering rivers with small villages and market towns. 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 couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. 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 farmland gets narrower and narrower. Series 3 Episode 5. [5] The couple married at Winston in Teesdale,[3] in 2004[20] and live in Buckinghamshire with their son and daughter. 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. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". . [citation needed]. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. Matt Baker's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. 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. 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. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. 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. Joyous.". Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. 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The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. 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. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. You can unsubscribe at any time. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. 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. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer.
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