Please note terms and conditions apply, and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page. "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.". If you havent seen the first few you can catch up on demand on All4. The episodes were shown across a week and were broadcast live from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London. 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. He and his family moved back to Durham to help his mother Janice and father Mike run the family farm after his mum was seriously injured. For the BBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Baker commentated on the gymnastics events. The One Show star Matt Baker shares video inside his farm as he Weirdly, it reminds me of Oxford. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. 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Its a lovely old-fashioned market town laid out around a crumbling castle perched above the rocky waters of the Tees. The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. Who is Matt Baker? Theres an amazing sense of open space, and I love the fact that you can see the weather coming from miles away. Matt Baker is a British television presenter when not on television, he spends his time outdoors. You're a national treasure" and another appealed: "Surely theres another series!!! Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. In the summer of 2006, Baker was a celebrity showjumper in the Sport Relief event Only Fools on Horses. [5] The couple married at Winston in Teesdale,[3] in 2004[20] and live in Buckinghamshire with their son and daughter. Matt Baker:This is without doubt the most personal TV show Ive ever made. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. 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. But these are also lovely places, with traditional stone cottages, friendly pubs, village greens and some quirky and old-fashioned shops. It can be quite bleak up there; these are vast moors. Why did Matt Baker and his family move away to the Dales? A Year On Our Farm by Matt Baker is published by Michael Joseph, priced 20. You can unsubscribe at any time. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. His other duties include picking up a flock of ewes and organising an enchanting woodland cookout. Matt Baker's Our Farm in the Dales: Where is the family farm? And TV And, of course, youve got to go to the cathedral. [22] He is president for Here4Horses.[23]. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. 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. 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. Available now. Here, speaking to The Big Issue for his Letter To My Younger Self, he explains just how much of a privilege growing up in that environment was.. A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial). From 2009, he has co-presented BBC One's Countryfile on Sunday evenings. He also has hopes of increasing biodiversity in the woodland, and Farrier John pays the donkeys a visit. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Matt was partnered with former Strictly professional dancer, Aliona Vilani, finishing in second place. Its another great place to base yourself for a night or two. Normally, the Countryfile star lives with his wife Nicola and their children Luke and Molly in an idyllic farmhouse. For the latest County Durham news direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make sad announcement. 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. When its night time, for example, the place takes on a whole different feeling. 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. 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 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. The series shows the TV presenter, his wife and their two children as they move to Durham to help. On either side is open moorland rising to Noon Hill (603m) on the left and Chapelfell Top (703m) on the right. In 2003, Baker learned to fly hang gliders and made a successful tandem world record-breaking flight with Airways Airsports instructor Judy Leden MBE. [14] Matt Baker and wife Nicola's private farmhouse they left behind after 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. Express. [12] Matt continued his previous commentating work by providing commentary for the Tokyo 2020 gymnastics events. Take your time plan three or four days or more; stop and explore the villages. Matt has a set of concrete steps leading up to his wooden back door. Matt Baker talks leaving Durham Dales farm to wife Nicola as he takes Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. WATCH MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES AT 9 PM ON MORE4, AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. Baker's dog Meg, seen alongside him on the programme from 2000 onwards, left with him. Its wonderful that More4 have supported us in being able to share the start of this journey with their audience. He has now recently appeared on BBC One's A Countryside Christmas with his wife, Nicola on Wednesday (22 December) morning at 10.45am. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Hope you all enjoy the last one! [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. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. Retracing your steps to Lower Weardale, youll find it feels greener and more inhabited than Teesdale. 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 Read allTelevision 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.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. Matt and his family will also be travelling around the UK to re-stock the farm with more suitable sheep to fit in with their plans for the future. The scenery is spectacular. Matt Baker reveals changes in Our Farm in the Dales Christmas special 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. 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. 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Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Daleswas commissioned by Channel 4s Deputy Head of Formats & Features Sean Doyle. These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. He has one sister and two half-sisters. As a young lad growing up, it felt very cosmopolitan. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. Matt Baker and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. Where is Matt Baker's farmhouse in Our Farm in the Dales? The characters around here - the farmers and the other neighbours - are a real close-knit community. 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. 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. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales (TV Series 2021- ) - IMDb Another family room and dining areadoubled up as a place for Matt's children to study while their schools were closed following the COVID-19 pandemic. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. 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. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. Countryfile's Matt Baker joins County Durham tractor club Janice underwent a knee replacement after the accident, prompting ex-Strictly contestant Matt to make the huge decision to move back to Durham, with wife Nicola and the couple's children, to help his dad Mike. [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]. In 2016, Baker again provided the BBC commentary on the gymnastic events at the Rio Olympics. hopefully you can join us on more 4 at 9pm for the last instalment of new beginnings. 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. Matt Baker on returning to the family farm: 'The north is like a magnet Matt Baker lifts the lid on his wild year running his parent's Durham farm Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. Another fan added: "Thankyou for making Our Farm In The Dales, it is restoring my faith in humanity. 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 Sign in to play Series 3 Episode 6 Go ad free Lifestyle Series. The room has a log-burning fire and sofas, with a green bookcase positioned against one wall. He won two BAFTAs for Best Children's Presenter two years in a row and a Royal Television Society award. 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.

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