Matt Baker has embarked on a tour of the North East in a caravan with his parents for a new TV show, coming soon to More4.
The popular presenter of Countryfile and former star of the likes of The One Show, Blue Peter and Strictly Come Dancing, is taking a trip to some of the region's most famous landmarks, alongside mum Janice and dad Mike for Travel's With Mum and Dad.
Having starred together in two highly successful series of Our Farm in the Dales, plus a Christmas special, the Bakers will be be reliving old memories, making new ones, and most importantly, making time for each other in the four part series.
With the demands of rural life and their animals, Janice and Mike have barely spent a night away from the farm so Matt’ s keen to give them day trips to remember within easy reach of the home.
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Matt, Janice and Mike will go behind the scenes at Bamburgh Castle, Beamish with its world famous living open air museum, Hexham Racecourse, where Matt will ride a champion horse and Durham Cathedral.
Talking about his new programme , County Durham born TV personality Matt, who is also Travels With Mum and Dad's exec producer, said: "It’s been a joy taking Mum and Dad out for these trips around our beloved North East.
"I hope that viewers feel like they’re coming along for the ride with us and enjoy seeing my dad’s old caravan, fresh from being restored in Our Farm in the Dales.
"We’ve made some great memories met some wonderful people and I’m so proud of what we’ve all created together – not even a caravan disaster could stop our travels!"
Having started life on More4, both series of Our Farm in the Dales made the switch to Channel 4 in a prime time Saturday night slot, after the show proved a real hit with viewers.
At the end of last year, Matt also released a book to tie in with the show - Our Year on the Farm.
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