Channel 5 Our Yorkshire Farm: Who will run Ravenseat Farm when Amanda and Clive Owen leave? But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. Here, speaking to The Big Issue for his Letter To My Younger Self, he explains just how much of a privilege growing up in that environment was.. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. Matt Baker's hit series about his life working back on the family farm is set to return. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . 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. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. The characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. We love watching it". He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. You can unsubscribe at any time. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. The four part series shows the transition the presenter made moving his family from the south to rural living up north. - 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. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". 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. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. Brilliant programme. 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. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. On the 23rd August 2021, Channel 4 Television announced that they have commissioned Big Circus Media to make two further 6-episode series and a Christmas special of the hit show. EPISODE 1. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? 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. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. The One Show stars' homes you need to see, Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child, 13 celebrities with amazing outdoor kitchens and dining areas, Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. Much as I love the city, though, my heart is in the hills and dales, and Ill soon head back there. After his mums accident, Matt is also looking to make the farm more accessible for his ageing parents. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. [citation needed]. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. This article is about the British television presenter. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. 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 . 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. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. The County Durham- based series has proved to be a real hit with a large demographic of viewers as cameras followed former Blue Peter and The One Show host Matt returned to home turf to support his parents on their farm, after his mum Janice was left seriously injured in an accident which saw her knocked over by a flock of sleep. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Matt Baker featured in the series Our Farm in the Dales and the four-part season went down a huge hit. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. The scenery is spectacular. 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 . Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. 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. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. 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. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. The river helps. 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 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. 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. Matt cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. By what name was Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (2021) officially released in Canada in English? ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). 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. 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. Also in 2007, he co-presented five episodes of Animal Rescue Live with Selina Scott. 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. 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. I feel at my happiest here; its where Im meant to be. 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. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. MORE:13 celebrities with amazing outdoor kitchens and dining areas, Matt previously shared a look at the renovations he had been undertaking in the outdoor barn of the property. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. 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 wrote an article for inews about the ordeal, saying: "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. The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. More info. As part of the celebration for London's winning bid to host the 2012 Olympics, Baker co-hosted the London 2012 party with Claudia Winkleman on 24 August 2008, after the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. More info. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. 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. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. 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. Just as well because its not easy living up here. #MattBaker". From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. Series 2 Episode 1. Everybody helps each other. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. 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. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . The couple married at Winston in Teesdale, in 2004. 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. Baker was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for charitable and voluntary services to fundraising. 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.