Series 3 of Matt Baker:Travels with Mum & Dad starts on More 4 on September 2nd, 2024. The TV travel series follows Matt Baker and his parents Janice and Mike as they travel around the North East in a caravan, seeing the unique sights of the region and learning more about its history. In the third series they are joined by a new addition to the family – a puppy called Archie!

In episode 2 of the series, broadcast at 9pm on Monday, September 9th, the Bakers visit Durham for the 191st Durham Regatta and help prepare for the big event. Matt and Janice are inducted as honorary umpires and Mike meets a world-beating veteran rower. Elsewhere the family explore Durham Castle and Durham University Botanic Gardens.

Matt is one of Britain’s best-loved television presenters. He was born in Easington in County Durham and now presents Countryfile. He has also presented Blue Peter, The One Show and Matt Baker:Our Farm in the Dales, where he revisits his parents’ sheep farm in the Durham hills to secure its future. In 2010 he starred on Strictly Come Dancing, coming in second place. He was awarded an MBE in 2022.

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