From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. The Durham Dales sound idyllic but no one ever knows where they are. Barnard Castle is a good place to start your journey through the Durham Dales, or to base yourself for a night or two. 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. 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. There are waterfalls, lakes, rivers, meadows, wild uplands and amazing views. 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. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. 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. The 4 x 60 series is a Big Circus Media production and the Executive Producer is Gareth Collett. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse? TV's Matt Baker has gone back to his roots. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. Returningto thefarmwith his family,Matt was faced with the challenge ofkeeping the remote farm running and helping his mum overcome injuries from her accident. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. Fans have fallen in love with the feel-good series, with one saying on Twitter: "Loving Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. 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. 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. His home has a light brick exterior, in keeping with the country feel. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. 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. Matt Baker's Our Farm in the Dales: Where is the family farm? And TV 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. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. 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[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. 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. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. 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. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. READ MORE:The home improvement that can decrease property value by 4,500. But before the April 21 episode had even aired, Nicola delivered a huge blow to viewers when she revealed it would be the last. 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 . After an appearance in the school production of Grease,[3] it was suggested that he attend drama school. PHOTOS:Alex Jones' Scandi-inspired home is haven for third child. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. Matt Baker was born on 23rd December 1977 in Easington, County Durham, UK, to Michael and Janice Baker. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. Its such a good programme. Hope you all enjoy the last one! 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. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. Another fan said: "Our farm in the Dales. Matt Baker celebrates as Our Farm in the Dales lands primetime slot Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (TV Series 2021- ) - IMDb Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience.. 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]. ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. 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. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". Matt Baker - Wikipedia He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. Two beige sofas are positioned around the fireplace, which has a television mounted on the wall overhead. This clip is for promotional use only. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Viewers tuned into Matt Baker show Our Farm in the Dales on Wednesday but were left gutted as it came to an end, Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates. 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. Matt Baker revealed his beloved grandfather had passed away recently The TV star's farm is in Hertfordshire, and has featured on Countryfile. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in. When it feels right, get out of the car and go for a walk (so youll need a good map, such as the Ordnance Survey OL 31). Matt is reportedly worth 7million. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. 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 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 star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. Brilliant programme. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. Bookmark. The episode is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. [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. 46 min 21 Apr 2021. Unfortunately, the farm is not open to members of the public as it is privately owned by the Baker family. "Dad rang up and said 'Mum's had a nasty . When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. Matt Baker reveals big family change with wife Nicola | HELLO! You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. 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. After being initially focussed in a career in gymnastics and acrobatics, Matt made his wealth from his long stint in broadcasting. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. [citation needed]. You are practically above the clouds at times. The characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. [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. 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. The 100-acre farm is in the Durham Hills and Baker said it had been an emotional journey returning to support his family. Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005.
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