[1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Thesiblings were filmed working at the wooden dining table. 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 is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. Before you the road winds down to the green ribbon of Weardale and the village of St Johns Chapel. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. 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. [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. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. 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.. Channel 4 is yet to confirm Britons are likely to see the third series airs of the farm. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. The first season of Matt Baker: Our Farm In The Dales, filmed on the family's organic sheep farm, was More4's biggest commission to date, Channel 4 has said. In June 2006, Baker played the role of Dick from The Famous Five in The Queen's Handbag. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. 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. County Durham is a brilliant place to come for a road trip, especially the Dales. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. "I am a northerner through and through and the Durham Dales, where . Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. 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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. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. 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. Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. The Durham Dales sound idyllic but no one ever knows where they are. Hope you all enjoy the last one! Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". More info. His mother had been involved in a farming accident which left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Having grown up on his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills, Countryfile and former The One Show presenter Matt Baker is heading back to rescue his family farm after his mum had a. Matts parents, Janiceand Mike, live on anorganic sheepfarm that dates back to the 1600s. The river helps. Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. 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 stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. ", Another said: "I love the Baker family! 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All Rights Reserved. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. [citation needed], Matt's last show on "The One Show" was on Tuesday 31 March 2020, where he wasn't on the couch with co-presenter Alex Jones, but was at home in self isolation. In March 2007, and again in 2008, Baker co-presented coverage of Crufts. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. 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. In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. 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. [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. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. 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. 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. Lots of changes have been made to the Durham farm to make . He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. 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. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. The show's star and executive producer. Baker said the main aim of the series was to provide a sense of escapism and he wanted fans to enjoy meeting his family. You can unsubscribe at any time. The former The One Show presenter has a suitably country-style living room and it has a very retro feature. We love watching it". [5] The couple married at Winston in Teesdale,[3] in 2004[20] and live in Buckinghamshire with their son and daughter. 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. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. 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. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Matt lives in the Hertfordshire with his family and their own farm. In his TV series, Matt returned to his childhood home of Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike. From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. ", One of his followers was quick to express their sadness at the news, commenting: "Nooooo please make more we've loved it. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. #MattBaker". 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. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. 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. From Langdon Beck, the road to Weardale winds steeply up to a moorland ridge. Keep an eye out also for rare black grouse in the moorland just north of the village. 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. [14] Just as well because its not easy living up here. He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. The farmland gets narrower and narrower. Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. 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. Matt Baker featured in the series Our Farm in the Dales and the four-part season went down a huge hit. However, the family did relocate to Matt's family farm in the Durham Dales during lockdown last year after his mum. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. As you wind your way up Teesdale, youll go through a string of lovely towns and villages. 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." See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. 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. 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. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. The docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. In October 2009, Baker took part in the reality programme Around the World in 80 Days to raise money for Children in Need. Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England.