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. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. 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. Available now. 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 returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. The 4 x 60 series is a Big Circus Media production and the Executive Producer is Gareth Collett. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). 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. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Matt's. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. The Langdon Beck Hotel is a real ale pub that over the years has welcomed many a thirsty and sometimes wet and cold farmer and walker alike. Matt has previously appearedon The One Show from his living room, where he has embraced the country theme through his dcor, including framed bird artwork hanging on the walls and cushions embroidered with pheasants. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. In his latest series Our Farm in the Dales the country boy turned presenter moves back to his family's farm in the Durham hills to help secure its future.. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. [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]. 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. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. 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. 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. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. 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. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. 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. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. 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. It feels real. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience.. 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. He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. 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 Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. [citation needed], In the late 1990s, as a drama student at Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, Baker worked as an entertainer, and with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called "Disco Inferno", which toured the north of England. County Durham is a brilliant place to come for a road trip, especially the Dales. In Season 2 of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers will get to know all of the animals that live on the farm from the loveable miniature donkeys who stay in a tiny stable yard to Black Welsh Mountain sheep. - 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. 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. 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. Series 3 Episode 5. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Its such a good programme. [12] Matt continued his previous commentating work by providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 gymnastics events. 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. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? The river helps. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. This article is about the British television presenter. Working at the farm is a family affair and. If your living room is smaller than you like, there are many easy ways to give the illusion of more space without the need for a dramatic and Helen Skelton wowed both judges and the public on Friday night with her incredible performance of a Fosse-inspired routine on Strictly Come Matt Baker home: Countryfile's Matt lives with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children in a Hertfordshire farmhouse look inside. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. 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. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. 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. Everyone comes north up the M6 and turns left at the Lake District, but they never turn right, over the North Pennines to the Durham Dales. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. You can unsubscribe at any time. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. Now this area is like a magnet for me. 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. By what name was Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (2021) officially released in Canada in English? He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. 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. Matt Baker has a 100-acre farm in the Durham Dales which he shows in Our farm In The Dales (Image: INSTAGRAM) However, while away raising money for charity, Matt told how he left his. 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 always you can unsubscribe at any time. You are practically above the clouds at times. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). 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). Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. 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. The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. 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 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. 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. Series 3 Episode 4. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. 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]. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there.