Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. #MattBaker". When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. 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. 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. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. In the opening episode of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers saw Matt faced up to some of the vital changes that needed to be made in order to secure the future of the farm and since then we've seen him and Nicola head to Snowdonia to collect 10 specially selected ewe, before the family looked ahead to lambing season in Wednesday's fourth episode. 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. Express. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. 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. 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. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. "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.". When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. 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In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. Saturday, 4th March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. Fans of new More4 show Our Farm in the Dales were left devastated this week after Matt Baker and his wife Nicola made a sad announcement before the latest episode. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. 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. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. This clip is for promotional use only. 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 . ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. 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. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. 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. 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. 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. Fans have fallen in love with the feel-good series, with one saying on Twitter: "Loving Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales. 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." [5] The couple married at Winston in Teesdale,[3] in 2004[20] and live in Buckinghamshire with their son and daughter. Matt also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. 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. 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In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. 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. For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter This article is about the British television presenter. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! 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. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. 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. 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. The river helps. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. Save 64% off the shop price and pay just 2 per issue! Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. Series 3 Episode 5. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. 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. Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. 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. The show's star and executive producer. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. 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. Now this area is like a magnet for me. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. My sixth-form college was right down by the river. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. [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. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. When Matt Baker's 77-year-old father called him to say his mum had been involved in an accident on their farm, he didn't hesitate. Everybody helps each other. You can unsubscribe at any time. You know that its tough to live here. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. This meant that she was unable to carry out any farm duties. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. The star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? You are practically above the clouds at times. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. Matt Baker with mum and dad, Janice and Mike (Image: Channel 4) Group 28 Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates He has one sister and two half-sisters. Its so beautiful; its so still. 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. 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 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. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. It feels real. 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. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. 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 viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Baker's 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. 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