[11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. Matt Baker is a British TV presenter, well known for co-presenting the BBC's The One Show and Countryfile. Have something to tell us about this article? Most of them were students. Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. After calling into the Editor's office direct, Baker put together a showreel with footage in the farmyard; reading a story; and riding a unicycle. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. The A689 brings you eventually to Durham city, the end of our road trip. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. Bookmark. The river helps. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. Matt Baker celebrates as Our Farm in the Dales lands primetime slot The One Show star Matt Baker shares video inside his farm as he 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. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. In my eyes, the A68 is the best road in Britain. Express. 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. . Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. County Durham is a brilliant place to come for a road trip, especially the Dales. [2][5][6], Baker wanted to become a physiotherapist, but did not achieve the necessary academic standards. Its definitely worth stopping for a wander, and perhaps a coffee at the Rose and Crown.A few miles further on lies Middleton-in-Teesdale, a leafy market town whose streets are lined with handsome stone houses. Baker met his wife Nicola, a physiotherapist, when he was performing in the disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. 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. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. HELLO! 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. 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In 2003, Baker was a guest on A Song For Europe contest to decide the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, where he announced the scores for the North of England. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. You can unsubscribe at any time. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. He hosted alongside Steve Backshall, Liz Bonnin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Lindsey Chapman. 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. 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. Meet Countryfile presenter Matt Baker's wife and children Matt Baker: Our Farm on The Dales on More 4 at 9pm and available to watch on the . The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. 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 cares for a wide range of animals on his farm. 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. He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. 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The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". #MattBaker". You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. Matt Baker and his wife share exciting family news We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. 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. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. The 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. "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. 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 full of interesting shops and cafes, and great walks out of town and along the river, perhaps to the eerie ruins of Egglestone Abbey. 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 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. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. [9] In August 2010, Baker co-presented the first series of Secret Britain with Julia Bradbury and presented One Man and His Dog with Kate Humble. Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales airs on More4. 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." 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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. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. 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. A look at Matt Baker's parents and their role in his new series Reality Titbit has found all of the details about the Bakers idyllic family farm. 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. Baker and his crew were actually unable to stay at the farm themselves during the Coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. [citation needed]. Matt is married to his childhood sweetheart, Nicola Mooney. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. Alternatively, click here to sign up online. Matt Baker featured in the series Our Farm in the Dales and the four-part season went down a huge hit. These plants include daffodils, winter, aconite, foxgloves and daisies. 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. 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. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. The first series was a major success for Channel 4's sister channel More4, quickly becoming the channel's most successful new commission. Something went wrong, please try again later. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. 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. Baker said the main aim of the series was to provide a sense of escapism and he wanted fans to enjoy meeting his family. 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. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. It feels real. [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. 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. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. Matt Baker talks leaving Durham Dales farm to wife Nicola as he takes DON'T MISS:Orchid care: How to get an orchid to re-flower in one step[COMMENT]When to prune hydrangeas - Best time to cut back hydrangea[INSIGHT]Gardening: Two ways to get rid of weeds from your lawn[TIPS]. 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 and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. 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Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. This meant that she was unable to carry out any farm duties. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. However, we can look to previous seasons for hints as the first series aired in March 2021 and the second lot of episodes aired in October. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3 Episode 4 [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.
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