Countryfile star Matt Baker has shared some “big news” after confirming the launch of his new show, Our Barn in the Dales. Gathering his family for the “epic” announcement, the BBC presenter addressed fans in a video shared on Instagram. “Hi all, got some big news for all of you who enjoyed ‘Our Farm in the Dales’ (the series based on our family farm),” Matt wrote in the accompanying caption.
“We’re back with a new series but with quite the twist.. We’re calling it ‘Our Barn in the Dales’ as Nicola and I are converting the barn, stable and granary at the end of the courtyard into a cottage… We’re deep in an epic adventure which will span across 2 series. The first, starting in a couple of weeks, is all the building and conversion stuff, and another series next year will be the interior bits and bobs.
“Hopefully full of all the things you loved in previous series with the animals, Mum, Dad, and not forgetting his classic car – spoiler we finally finish it!” he continued.
“A massive thanks to all our friends and new builder mates who are making our dream happen. See you in a couple of weeks on More4, starting Tuesday, 13 October, 9pm! We can’t wait for you to see it!”
Within hours of posting, Matt was inundated with messages. “Ahhhh, great. We love seeing you all together,” replied former Countryfile star Julia Bradbury. Fans also followed suit, with one raving, “Yesssssssss… Best news to get on a rainy day… a brilliant reason to cosy up in front of the TV”.
“Wow! We have waited so long for this, wonderful news,” added a second. “Joyful telly. Thank you for doing something that is a pleasure to watch,” remarked a third. “Can’t wait for this, Matt, so exciting. You have such a beautiful family and just love watching what you all get up to, so inspiring. Hope your lovely wife makes a new cake to celebrate too, such a talent. At last something decent to watch on TV,” declared a fourth.
Busier than ever, Our Barn in the Dales is one of many projects that Matt has been working on lately. Speaking with Express.co.uk in August, the TV star teased his upcoming BBC Two series, Matt Baker: Life With Dogs. “We’ve filmed the majority of it already,” he said, noting that his new addition, Border Collie Ted, will appear in episodes airing later this year. The show is expected to explore and celebrate the different roles dogs provide for humans, ranging from working farm dogs and therapy dogs to assistance and service dogs.