Matt Baker has opened up on his decision to return to farming full-time after his mother was trampled by sheep. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. The presenter also has a separate Instagram account Farm on the hill dedicated to sharing the most adorable pictures of his animals on his 1,000ft above sea level farm. The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Matt is reportedly worth 7million. My sixth-form college was right down by the river. He was one of three main presenters on the final series of the BBC One reality series City Hospital. ", READ MORE:Matt Baker 'emotional' as dad's car restarts on Our Farm in the Dales. 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. By sharing pictures and videos online, the presenter has given fans a glimpse inside his beautiful countryside farm. The characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. Its so beautiful; its so still. Matt stars in his own series Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales which originally aired on More4 earlier this year. Matt met his physiotherapist wife when he was performing in a disco show at Pier 39 in Cleethorpes. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. Just as well - because it's not easy living up here. You never ever know how good something like this is until you leave it. Alternatively, click here to sign up online. By what name was Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (2021) officially released in Canada in English? 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. Matt said: This is, without doubt, the most personal TV show Ive ever made. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. Matt Baker is a British TV presenter, well known for co-presenting the BBC's The One Show and Countryfile. More 4 Matt Baker: Our Farm on the Dales: Matt's marriage to wife His gymnastic background helped him in physical challenges, including training as a stuntman, and passing the recruitment courses for both the Royal Marines and the Parachute Regiment. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. In the opening episode of Our Farm in the Dales, viewers saw Matt faced up to some of the vital changes that needed to be made in order to secure the future of the farm and since then we've seen him and Nicola head to Snowdonia to collect 10 specially selected ewe, before the family looked ahead to lambing season in Wednesday's fourth episode. They get hands on for lambing season and there's exciting news for the goats. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales | Apple TV Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. I come up here with my wife and kids and to stay with Mum and Dad whenever I can. 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. [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. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. 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. He said he did not want to feel like a presenter this time around, and instead wanted viewers to feel like they were simply joining him on his farm. 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. The living room has contrasting red and blue sofas, with cream walls and a tripod floor lamp in the corner. 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 docu-series is a heartwarming show about Matt and his family who. Everybody helps each other. Matt Baker's TV show set on the family farm in Durham County has been recommissioned for two more series and a Christmas special. When is Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales series 2 on TV and how can I From May to August 2010, Baker was a guest presenter on BBC One's magazine programme The One Show, standing in for Jason Manford. [1], On 8 March 2011, Baker gained media attention by asking then-Prime Minister David Cameron, "How on earth do you sleep at night?". Prior to this, Matt presented the children's TV show Blue Peter from 1999 to 2005. 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. The interaction between the generations of your family is just so heartwarming to watch. Matt Baker on returning to the family farm: 'The north is like a magnet Social media snaps have captured chickens, donkeys and their family dogs, with one photograph even showing a sheep in his utility room. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. After Middleton, the valley slowly begins to narrow as the road climbs higher, and the wild moorland tops get closer and closer. 2-min read. September 28, 2021 - 14:35 BST Sharnaz Shahid. Matt Baker swaps TV career for full-time farming after mum - Yahoo! 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. 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. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse in Our Farm in the Dales? 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. Express. [12] Matt continued his previous commentating work by providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 gymnastics events. 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. They performed in all thirty-five shows on the tour in arenas throughout Britain and Ireland, winning on twenty-six occasions. Working at the farm is a family affair and. Nicola appears in More4's Our Farm in the Dales with Matt and his parents' farm. He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. The presenter said he wanted to make sure his loved ones were happy with what was being shown to the public. The loop from Barnard Castle, northwest along Teesdale, over the top to Weardale and finishing at Durham city, has to be one of the best routes in Britain. You sense the history of all that hard work on the land, and in the mines and quarries around. Sometimes in winter you cant get in or out. More info. 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. Matt Baker: Inside the Countryfile presenter's stunning Durham farm On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. Returningto thefarmwith his family,Matt was faced with the challenge ofkeeping the remote farm running and helping his mum overcome injuries from her accident. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. The whole area is a hidden gem. Matt Baker reveals changes in Our Farm in the Dales Christmas special Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. 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. He co-presented the children's television show Blue Peter from 1999 until 2006, BBC One's Countryfile since 2009 and The One Show from 2011 to 2020, with Alex Jones.[1]. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Matt Baker lifts the lid on his wild year running his parent's Durham farm [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. 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. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. His mother had been involved in a farming accident that left her injured and she was unable to carry out her usual duties. Television presenter Matt Baker receives a call that leads him to move his wife and two children north to run his family's sheep farm in the Durham hills after his mum had a serious accident. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? Much as I love the city, though, my heart is in the hills and dales, and Ill soon head back there. In his TV series,. Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. 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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. In the upcoming episode, he will be helping out by planting the apple orchard his parents have always dreamt of. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. 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. 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. Youre closer to the stars, anyway, so you can see more of them. ", Matt too confirmed the show was coming to an end, when he took to Instagram to write: "Its the last episode of Our farm in the Dales tonight.. i cant believe how quick its gone..Im so proud of my family and the great team of friends whove helped to create it! You can unsubscribe at any time. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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. From the castle, the old stone bridge over the Tees leads you to the Middleton road (B6277). He went onto The One Show with co-presenter Alex Jones from 2011 until 2020. 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. By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. Theyll have their work cutout,but can the Baker familymake the changes neededso the farm can enter a new chapter? [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. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. 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. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. Joyous.". Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement (Image: Instagram) She took to Instagram to post: "It's the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at. Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. Matt Baker swaps The One Show for his parents' Durham Dales farm But just for the record, Barnard Castle the southern gateway to Teesdale is an hour and 20 minutes from Leeds, or a couple of hours from Manchester so its not that far away, really. He had to hire a local bed and breakfast for his family and the crew to stay in while they filmed the series. The series focussed on marine wildlife in Monterey Bay, California. The most recent photo he posted was of his cutest new puppies reuniting wrapped in soft white blankets. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Matt Baker with mum and dad, Janice and Mike (Image: Channel 4) Group 28 Get the latest County Durham news and updates delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updates 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. Get 10 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine for just 20! See production, box office & company info, Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America, The Devil's Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (TV Series 2021- ) - IMDb And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. The TV star could be seen ripping down a wall made of wooden panels, while his daughter Molly filmed his progress., Matt's home also has a utility room, which one of their sheep once managed to get into. 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. The river helps. Its rough country; its not manicured. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. 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. The 43-year-old Countryfile presenter moved back to the family farm in the Durham Dales with wife Nicola and their two children, Molly, 11, and Luke, 13, after his 65-year-old mum Janice was injured in a farming accident in July last . 46 min 18 Oct 2021. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3 Episode 4 From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. "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. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. 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. TV presenter Matt Baker's Our Farm In The Dales will return - Yahoo! You can unsubscribe at any time. Matt Baker and his wife embarked on a new venture shortly after the TV presenter left The One Show during . 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. One of the first is Romaldkirk, a sleepy hamlet laid out around a green. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. 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. You are practically above the clouds at times. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make ", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress.