Countryfile presenter Matt Baker thanked audiences for tuning in to watch his British Isles miniseries in advance of its final episode last month.
“Can’t believe it’s the last show tonight,” he wrote on social media at the end of June. He described the show as a “joy to make”, while fans celebrated its format.
Meanwhile, a recent episode Countryfile – that airs on Sunday nights – sparked ire this week, with viewers claiming the show was “celebrating factory farming”.
Matt and his wife Nicola have been spending more time apart in recent months, owing to their respective commitments. But they make it work – and besides, British Isles is now finito.
Baker’s four-part documentary series British Isles was hugely popular when it aired in June (Credit: Channel 4)
Matt Baker inundated with support after ‘last show’
Countryfile and British Isles presenter took to social media to share the teaser trailer for the latter’s final episode, shortly before it went to air.
“Can’t believe it’s the last show tonight. Baker’s British Isles has been such a joy to make – full of heart, humour, and that unmistakable charm only the folk of the UK can provide.
“Beautiful countryside, brilliant characters and proper British traditions, hopefully every episode has made you proud to live here.
“Massive thanks to everyone involved, on and off screen you’ve all been the heartbeat of this series, thanks also to Channel 4 for helping us showcase our magical 4 nations.”
Fans couldn’t believe the final episode had come around already. One hailed it as “such an interesting series”, per Gloucestershire Live.
Another was crossing their fingers for a second series and asking Matt to “please, please make more!” while a third praised the show’s format.
“I have loved this series so much and hope there will be more of them in the future”, penned a fourth. “It has been wonderful to see all the amazing and different traditions in each country.”
The second series of Matt’s other show, Our Dream Farm, also came out this year (Credit: Channel 4)
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