Matt Baker
Matt Baker
Matt Baker grew up on a sheep farm in the Durham Dales and has the countryside in his blood. When he began his TV career as a Blue Peter presenter he only lasted six months living in the city before moving out to the Chilterns, where he still lives with his wife and children. He had early success as a gymnast and has added to his many achievements during his presenting career including the Olympics, Sports Relief, raising £1.5million riding a rickshaw from Edinburgh to London for Children in Need and hosting all Gymnastics Grand Prix. He has won two BAFTAS and an RTS during his career. Matt first appeared on Countryfile in 2008 and has been presenting The One Show since 2011. Whenever he’s not busy filming he likes to get stuck in helping his parents on the family farm.
Recent articles by Matt Baker

Matt Baker: My childhood of adventure

Growing up on a farm brought adventure and discovery for Countryfile presenter, Matt Baker, with few sharp lessons about life along the way.
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Matt Baker: fending off the cold on the farm

Brrr February can be a chilly month, Countryfile presenter Matt Baker tells us how he keeps his livestock warm on the farm

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Matt Baker: Potter the lakes in pursuit of Beatrix

The Countryfile presenter goes behind
the scenes on his shows and family farm

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Matt Baker's cherry salsa recipe

Did you see Matt Baker making a delicious cherry salsa at the Kent County Show on last Sunday's summer special episode of Countryfile? Here's the recipe for this tasty accompaniment to cooked meats.
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Matt Baker’s guide to the Durham Dales

Green valleys, wild moorland, lovely villages and empty beaches – let Countryfile presenter Matt Baker share the secrets of his home county, Durham.
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Matt Baker on pitching in to help local wildlife

The countryfile presenter goes behind the scenes on his shows and family farm

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Matt Baker on his love for the Chilterns

Matt reveals how hard it was to leave the countryside for his first TV job. 

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Matt Baker on Britain's struggling villages

Village life has changed greatly since Matt Baker's youth. But if communities work together, modern villages can thrive again

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Matt Baker's top tips for caring for garden birds

Matt Baker's top tips for looking after garden birds in winter. 

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Matt Baker's guide to choosing the family chickens

Matt Baker takes us through the choosing of his family chickens

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Matt Baker on learning woodcraft

Learning traditional crafts for Countryfile has proved useful for Matt Baker in his home life, as he explains

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Matt Baker's top dog training tips

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has been training puppies since he was a boy, and here he takes us through his top tips with new member of the family Bob. 

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Matt Baker: Behind the Scenes - Choosing the family chickens

Presenter Matt goes behind the scenes of Countryfile, his other TV shows and his family farm. This month: choosing the family chickens.

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Matt Baker: Behind the Scenes - A family trip to Woodfest

Presenter Matt goes behind the scenes of Countryfile, his other TV shows and his family farm. This month: A family trip to Woodfest

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