Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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. 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. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. 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. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. Or did Baker just misspeak?". Since going on to present staple British shows such as Blue Peter and The One Show, Matt also appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing for series eight in 2010. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. 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. Its a brilliant place to blow the cobwebs away and listen to the sound of curlews on the breeze. 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. After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. 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. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farm is and what it looks like. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! 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]. HELLO! The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. - 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. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. The series followed Matt as he tried to adapt his familys sheep farm at his childhood home, for his parents, with his wife and kids on hand to help. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 . If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. The characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. 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. 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. The star left the BBC's The One Show after receiving the news that his mother had been in an accident and needed knee surgery. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. 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. 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. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. . 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. The four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. 2-min read. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. It feels real. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). 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. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. But where was Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Joyous.". Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. 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. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. Matt met his physiotherapist wife when he was performing in a disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. 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. Baker co-presented Countryfile Summer Diaries on weekday mornings on BBC One, along with Open Country for Radio 4 and Animal Rescue Squad and Animal Rescue Squad International for Channel 5. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. 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. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. 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. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. The farm is privately owned by the family and it seems it is not open to members of the public. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! [14] Matt Baker was also a Torch Bearer for the Olympic Flame as it was carried into Durham City as part of the flame's tour of Great Britain. [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. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. 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. You know that its tough to live here. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. 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. Everybody helps each other. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. 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. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. The show's star and executive producer. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. Returningto thefarmwith his family,Matt was faced with the challenge ofkeeping the remote farm running and helping his mum overcome injuries from her accident. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. By what name was Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (2021) officially released in Canada in English? The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. He announced it in an emotional speech to camera where he thanked everyone for their support, especially for the money donated to The Rickshaw Challenges. [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. Much as I love the city, though, my heart is in the hills and dales, and Ill soon head back there. 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. From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. 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. Matt's. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. 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 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). 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. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Available now. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Having grown up on his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills, Countryfile and former The One Show presenter Matt Baker is heading back to rescue his family farm after his mum had a. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. Posting a photo of the animal standing inside his house, Matt wrote: "Just rang home my daughter said 'mum's going to send you a picture of the utility roomdon't worry everything is now sorted. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. 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