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. Just as well because its not easy living up here. [17] Baker and Vilani also participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. When I turn on to the A68, suddenly its as if all of my worries leave me, and I think: wow, Im home. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. [10] He later took over as a permanent presenter on the show, co-hosting with Alex Jones from Monday to Thursday. Matt Baker reveals how his Durham farm has been adapted to make things easier for his parents, following his mother Janice's accident. Baker left Blue Peter at the end of its 200506 series;[8] his last live show was broadcast on 26 June. READ MORE:Matt Baker leaves mum overwhelmed with touching surprise. Matt Baker featured in two series of Our Farm in the Durham Dales and the six-part season went down a huge hit. 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. Filming on the farm where I grew up with my whole family has been a wonderful and unique experience. The farming is some of the toughest in Britain. "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. [13], In 2015, Baker along with Mel Giedroyc co-hosted four-part BBC One series The Gift. [21], In early 2011, Baker was elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales | All 4 - Channel 4 Available now. Want the latest County Durham news delivered straight to your inbox? Type your email address into the 'sign up box' at the top of this article, click 'subscribe' and you'll receive your first newsletter at the next release. Our Farm in the Dales viewers gutted as Matt Baker and wife Nicola make Its such a good programme. The story will feature in a More4 series,Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales, from Big Circus Media(4x60). These activities include herding sheep and feeding the farm animals. Brilliant programme. Its so beautiful; its so still. 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. Figures from 2018 show that he was earning between 450,000 to 499,000 a year with the BBC when he was presenting The One Show. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. The former Blue Peter presenter had to hire a bed and breakfast in the local area for his family and crew to stay in while they filmed the series. You can unsubscribe at any time. Matt Baker and wife Nicola's private farmhouse they left behind after 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. 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. When asked about the filming location Matt said: The scenery is spectacular. Its also my producing and directorial debut with our new production company so it couldn't be more personal. In this intimate series, Baker returns to his childhood home of Durham to help mother Janice and father Mike. Matt lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. From St Johns Chapel south along the A689 to Westgate, Eastgate, Stanhope and Wolsingham, theres a real depth to the villages. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. WATCH:Matt Baker shares genius kitchen hack - and fans are impressed! Countryfile's Matt Baker grew up on a small farm in the north of England. 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. The star, who previously presented Blue Peter, lives in Durham with his wife and two kids who will feature on the show. [citation needed]. The star has received endless praise for making the selfless move to support his beloved parents. Where is Our Farm in the Dales filmed? Filming location explored Following Manford's resignation on 18 November 2010, Baker acted as a guest co-host on the programme. But then the summer comes along and no matter how short it is, it somehow makes all the struggling worthwhile. The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3: Episode 5 | All 4 On a personal note Ive loved getting to know the miniature donkeys.. Matt Baker returned to live on his family farm in Durham after his mum suffered an accident. This clip is for promotional use only. He averaged around 60 miles per day, raising well over 1.5 million for the charity. Such a genuine family and all the lovely four-legged friends as well. Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales - Series 3 Episode 4 Theres something here for everybody so be spontaneous and youll have a great time. 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Well done @deborahddnntt and @Channel4 @More4Tweets". Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where the farmhouse is and whether you can stay there. 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. If you come in spring, the meadows are full of breeding redshanks, lapwings and oystercatchers. From the age of 5 Baker was a keen dancer and began competing as a gymnast whilst at school. 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. Hope you all enjoy the last one! Weve made 6 programmes this time round, picking up where we left off . cant wait for you to see it.". The family farm is a few miles west of Durham, at the gateway to the Durham Dales. 46 min 18 Oct 2021. 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. I was 16 when the world of drama entered into . Last summer, Matt received a call that would lead him to move his wife and two children north to run the farm. Matt Baker is simply the nicest man on TV. The BBC star moved from Hertfordshire to the. 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. Matt and his family live in the Chilterns and have their own smallholding. He undertook the Kazakhstan to Mongolia leg with Julia Bradbury. 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. In early 2011, he was also elected as the president for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. 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. [15], In July 2017, Baker co-presented Wild Alaska Live on BBC One with Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin. The farm is filled with not only animals, but also plants. Series two begins as lambing season starts and the Bakers have to get straight to work on the family farm. Its not that easy to get to, which you might say is its saving grace. The room has skylights in the ceiling and glass doors leading out to the garden. What a lovely program Our Farm in The Dales- the chickens and puppies sealed the deal. 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 whole area is a hidden gem. When you turn up here, you almost feel like you are interrupting locals lives but thats the magic of it. ", GALLERY:Inside the most stylish celebrity kitchens. Well be saying a fond farewell to the puppies as they head to their forever homes. In his TV series,. One animal that Matt regularly photographs is his dog Bob, who helps in his everyday farming activities. Matt admitted he uses a turntable record player that once belonged to his granddad to regularly to play old vinyl records. One Show star Matt Baker rushed back to family farm after mum - mirror Our Farm in the Dales is coming back. 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. Matt Baker talks leaving Durham Dales farm to wife Nicola as he takes Matt Baker reveals changes in Our Farm in the Dales Christmas special We would often take a boat out and row down there, which is lovely. The pair have two children together: Luke and Molly Baker. Will Heaven, Deputy Editor of Telegraph Blogs, wrote: "Was this the unearthing of a true Northern lefty? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Matt Baker's guide to the Durham Dales | Countryfile.com Baker and his crew were also unable to stay at the farm during the coronavirus pandemic, due to lockdown restrictions. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Determined to keep farming, the Bakers knew they had to make some changes. The 42-year-old broadcaster was busy over lockdown renovating his incredible Durham farm. See inside Matt's country property where he has sheep, chicken, dogs and donkeys, GALLERY: The One Show stars' homes you need to see. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. He had previously worked as an entertainer with a 1970s comedy disco-dancing revival show called Disco Inferno, which toured the north of England. Most of them were students. [citation needed]. ", A third posted: "Noooooo, please make more. Total or partial reproduction of this article and its photographs is prohibited, regardless of links or credits. Our Farm in the Dales is filmed on-location at the Bakers 100-acre family farm in the Durham Dales. Countryfile's Matt Baker joins County Durham tractor club 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. 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]. The former Blue Peter and One Show presenter, from County Durham, has a family farm in the Durham Dales . 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. 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 lives there with his wife Nicola Mooney and their two children Luke and Molly. Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is a British television presenter. Matt and his family are currently appearing together on Channel 4's Our Farm in the Dales. She took to Instagram to post: "Its the last Our Farm in the Dales tonight at 9pm on More4! 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). Its the huge open spaces, and the peace, that I love. He provided commentary for the gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as well as doing some presenting work. From St Johns Chapel, if youve time, turn left and head north for Upper Weardale. 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. 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 and his family return as they prepare for a busy season at the farm. Matt Baker swaps TV career for full-time farming after mum - Yahoo! Our Farm in the Dales is a heartwarming series that touches on an emotional part of presenter Matt Bakers life. The 43-year-old from County Durham now continues to host BBC's Countryfile and BBC Sport. The series is also unscripted meaning that the small camera crew follow the family as they go about their daily lives. 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In 2015, Baker co-hosted a three-part factual series Big Blue Live for BBC One. Baking soda cleaning hacks: How to clean oven trays with baking soda, Who owns what fence? He was forced to stop his gymnastics ambition after being diagnosed with anaemia at the age of 14. [11], On 4 December 2019, Baker announced on The One Show that he would be leaving in the spring of 2020. Matt still plays a very active role in running the farm, but recent circumstances dictatedhis rolewasabout to get a lot more intense. 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.