From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. 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. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. [citation needed]. My sixth-form college was right down by the river. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. The river helps. The show's star and executive producer. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page.
Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. Its a brilliant place to blow the cobwebs away and listen to the sound of curlews on the breeze.
Countryfile's Matt Baker joins County Durham tractor club 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. Viewers will alsoget to knowthe menagerie of animals that inhabit the farm from the adorable miniature donkeys who live in a bespoke tiny stableyardand thelitter of Cairn Terrier pups who arrive midway through the series. 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. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last.
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Or did Baker just misspeak?". Its worth pulling over at the top for the view. 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. Matt's. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . Have something to tell us about this article? The farmland gets narrower and narrower. 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 Sign in to play Series 3 Episode 6 Go ad free Lifestyle Series. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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]. Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. You can unsubscribe at any time. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. 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. On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. 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. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. More info. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. In early 2011, he was also elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. 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. I'm sure this was well-intentioned, but all this programme ends up looking like is Matt Baker broadcasting his family home movie footage on telly. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. [3] He continued his education at Belmont Comprehensive School in Durham and was a budding gymnast, but was forced to give up after being diagnosed with anaemia aged 14. 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. 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. [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]. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel.
Matt Baker: 'When you grow up on a farm, you know all about hard work' 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. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? Matt's parents, including his mother Janice, renovated the farm and kept it going for the family. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Something went wrong, please try again later. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. Working at the farm is a family affair and. 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. 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. - 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 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. Everybody helps each other. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Matt Baker: Inside the Countryfile presenter's stunning Durham farm Express. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.
He has one sister and two half-sisters. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. 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 . A huge thank you to Sean at More4, its amazing what can happen from a conversation in a barn., Sean Doyle, Deputy Head of Formats & Features at Channel 4:We are delighted that Mattand his family will be opening to the doors to theirbeautiful ruralfarm on More4. Something went wrong, please try again later. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. They have a smallholding, with Matt sharing pictures of sheep, donkeys and chickens on his Instagram account. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. The 4 x 60 series is a Big Circus Media production and the Executive Producer is Gareth Collett.
One Show star Matt Baker rushed back to family farm after mum - mirror I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. 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. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. 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. 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. Its so beautiful; its so still. 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. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties.
Matt Baker swaps TV career for full-time farming after mum - Yahoo! Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale.
The One Show star Matt Baker shares video inside his farm as he Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. 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. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. 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. 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 . [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. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets.
Matt Baker talks leaving Durham Dales farm to wife Nicola as he takes 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.. ", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. 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. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. 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Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it.
Matt Baker's guide to the Durham Dales | Countryfile.com Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Championing traditional craft and heritage skills along the way, Matt will callonthe services of local expertsand friendsto help the family out and heeven finds the time to save his Dads 1946 Dodge car thats been left in a field for 20 years.
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