Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad
TV Show · Documentary · Travel

Durham native Matt Baker, known for co-presenting `Countryfile', sets out to explore the north east with his mum Janice, dad Mike, and their refurbished family caravan. Across four episodes, the family explore some of the most interesting historical and cultural sites that the region has to offer, including Beamish museum, Bamburgh castle and Durham cathedral. The trip also gives the trio a welcome break from the hard work of farm life, and an opportunity to make new memories as they spend quality time together.

2022 · 47m
Starring Matt Baker

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Bamburgh
    Matt Baker takes his mum Janice and dad Mike on some memorable excursions around the North East, as they go behind the scenes at Bamburgh Castle Estate, one of finest coastal fortresses in the country.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Beamish
    The Bakers hitch up the caravan and head out to the Beamish Open-Air Museum. They uncover some wonderful objects hidden in the storerooms, and Matt experiences driving a 1900s tram.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Durham Cathedral
    The Bakers head to the World Heritage listed Durham Cathedral for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes trip. Matt goes on an underwater treasure hunt, and the whole family try out as choristers.
    46 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Hexham
    The Bakers head to Hexham, home to one of the UK's most scenic racecourses. After getting a rare glimpse into the world of the colourful characters involved in race day, Matt is off to the stables and saddles up for a ride on a winning horse.
    46 min
  • EPISODE 1
    Lindisfarne
    Matt Baker, his mum Janice and his dad Mike head to Lindisfarne: one of the most magical islands in Britain. After visiting the historic castle, the Bakers get a taste of island life at Lindisfarne's only distillery.
    46 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Herriot Country
    The Bakers cross counties into North Yorkshire for a trip to Herriot Country. In Kilburn, Mike meets the ancestors of the famous 'Mouseman' furniture maker. And in Thirsk, the Bakers are given a special tour of James Herriot's home by his son Jim.
    46 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Matt Baker
    Self
  • D‌C
    Dom Carveley
    Producer
  • G‌C
    Gareth Collett
    Producer
  • Matt Baker
    Producer

About

Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad

Documentary

Durham native Matt Baker, known for co-presenting `Countryfile', sets out to explore the north east with his mum Janice, dad Mike, and their refurbished family caravan. Across four episodes, the family explore some of the most interesting historical and cultural sites that the region has to offer, including Beamish museum, Bamburgh castle and Durham cathedral. The trip also gives the trio a welcome break from the hard work of farm life, and an opportunity to make new memories as they spend quality time together.

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Studio
Channel 4
Released
2022

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English (United Kingdom) (AD, AAC)

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English (United Kingdom)

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  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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