Matt Baker has shared a harrowing recollection of when he felt his family "in trouble" following an alarming episode on their farm.
Back in 2021, an accident saw Matt's 77-year-old mum Janice suffer a broken leg after being knocked down by sheep. At that point, away from home and engaged in setting up his own television production company post-departure from The One Show, the 46-year-old was envisaging a reduced on-screen presence to focus on off-screen production roles.
However, his plans took a relentless twist following an idea pitched by a TV commissioner. Amidst collating ideas for his new project, a disconcerting call from his dad broke the news of the unfortunate incident involving his mother and their immediate need for hospitalisation.
Without hesitation, the host recounted how he rapidly mobilised his family and livestock, making an urgent beeline back to their northern homestead.
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