This clip is for promotional use only. Figures from 2018 show that he was earning between 450,000 to 499,000 a year with the BBC when he was presenting The One Show. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. 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. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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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." Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. [18], In 2002, Baker played himself in an episode of the BBC Drama series Cutting It. 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 previously wrote on Instagram: "Hopefully you can join us 9pm on More4. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". 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. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. Now this area is like a magnet for me. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. 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. 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. After his mums accident, Matt is also looking to make the farm more accessible for his ageing parents. The series has appealed to viewers of all ages and there will most definitely be calls for a second season. 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 . 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. [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. 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. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. 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. 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. [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]. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Aside from his dog Bob, he has chickens, goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, horses and multiple dogs. You could probably do the whole journey from Barnard Castle to the hills and down to Durham in an hour and a half; but thats not the point, of course. [citation needed]. Matt also heads to the restoration garage to consider the future of his dad's old Dodge. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. . As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. 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. In 2005, he briefly appeared as himself, as the presenter of Blue Peter, in an episode of sci-fi series Doctor Who, when The Doctor was flicking through television channels. Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. 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. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. 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. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. A few miles or so north of Middleton-in-Teesdale lies High Force, an amazing waterfall that you just have to see.Just before the tiny village of Forest-in-Teesdale, the landscape levels off into gently rolling grassy fields dotted with farmhouses. 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. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Its so dark up there you wouldnt believe it. 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. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. Matt made the switch from suburban living to farm life when he decided to help his parents run the 100-acre family farm after his mother was injured in a farm accident. Working at the farm is a family affair and. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. More than one million viewers tuned in to watch the debut episode, making it the biggest audience for More4 since 2014. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. Series 2 Episode 1. We love watching it". From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). The A689 brings you eventually to Durham city, the end of our road trip. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. 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. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. HELLO! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! Matt's parents farm which is in the Durham Dales, near to Lanchester appeared in More4's Our Farm in the Dales (2021). Available now. The 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. 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 Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. 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.. [4] He took A-levels in Drama, Biology and Sports Science at Durham Sixth Form Centre. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. He said he had never considered putting his family in the spotlight before as he wanted to be the one overseeing the whole process. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. 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. Returningto thefarmwith his family,Matt was faced with the challenge ofkeeping the remote farm running and helping his mum overcome injuries from her accident. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. The whole area is a hidden gem. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. #MattBaker". Matt is married to his wife and physiotherapist, Nicola, who he wed back in 2004 and the couple share son Luke and daughter Molly together. The star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. For Children in Need, Baker rode a bicycle towing a rickshaw 484 miles from Edinburgh to London in 2011, which took about a week up to the fund raising night on 18 November. The characters around here the farmers and the other neighbours are a real close-knit community. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. He has one sister and two half-sisters. 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. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Its rough country; its not manicured. 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 farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Im proud to call it home. You are practically above the clouds at times. 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. 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. Its so beautiful; its so still. And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. 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. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. 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. Its a small city though it didnt feel it then of bridges crisscrossing the river Wear, narrow cobbled streets, elegant houses and spectacular views out to the countryside beyond. Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. 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 March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. 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. Series 3 Episode 5. EPISODE 1. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. 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Matt regularly posts images of his flowers blooming in his hayfields, as he stated that watching the flowers bloom is one of the highlights of the faring year for him. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. 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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