Matt Baker, the well-known Countryfile presenter, recently revealed his newfound passion for landscape painting, which seems to have caused some frustration in his household. The 47-year-old television personality, who has been married to physiotherapist Nicola since 2004, humorously admitted to his wife’s exasperation with his artistic foray. Despite lacking a dedicated art studio, Matt has resorted to using makeshift spaces, like his kitchen table covered with a sheet, and a trolley to wheel in his paints whenever inspiration strikes. He also shared his joy of teaching his daughter drawing and painting during breaks from her GCSE revision.
Matt also opened up about his latest project, ‘Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker,’ where he joins the National Trust in selecting a tenant for a 600-acre hill farm in Wales. Emphasizing co-operation over competition, Matt aimed to produce shows that impact people’s lives when he left The One Show to start his own production company, Big Circus Media, in 2020. His goal is to bring the outdoor environment and the challenges faced by rural communities into the homes of city dwellers, fostering respect for farmers and showcasing the role of tenant farmers.