Matt baker says 'i've been holding back' as he shares career update

Matt Baker has revealed to his followers that he will be back on their screens with his latest series, Matt Baker's British Isles. Via his Instagram, the popular presenter shared

details of his upcoming show and looked back over his eventful career. With a combination of a video message and a sneak peek of the programme, Baker expressed his excitement: "Hi all

I've been holding this one back for a while..My new series Matt Baker's British Isles starts on Tuesday! I'm celebrating the eclectic mix of wonderful stuff that I feel is the

heartbeat of our Nations - I've had a magical career from Blue Peter to the One Show and Countryfile and this series is all the elements I love about my experiences brought

together." Diving into the heart of the British heritage, he added, "In every show I'm off to all 4 nations indulging in our incredible landscapes and meeting the folk that

make our glorious British Isles what they are." Expressing hope for viewers' reactions, Matt wrote: "I hope you feel proud of our homelands when you watch it and I hope you

can join me on Tuesday for the first one." Shortly after, Baker gave his audience another glimpse by posting behind-the-scenes footage, reports Gloucestershire Live. Clad in bright blue

overalls and revealing a cheeky backstage moment, he captioned: "My new series Matt Baker's British Isles starts Tuesday on More 4 at 9pm hope you can join me to celebrate the

wonderful characters that make our home nations what they are. Can't wait for you to see it #England #Northern Ireland #Scotland and #Wales." Fans quickly took to the comments

section to express their excitement for Matt's new series. One enthusiastic viewer wrote: "It's gonna be a lovely watch... Looking forward to it." Another chimed in with:

"You and your team look like you had the best fun making these episodes! Can't wait to see them. "Such a nice guy not to mention brilliant tv presenter. Looking forward to

this," added a third. In the inaugural episode, Matt finds himself in Kent, where he meets an Englishman who has partnered with one of the world's most esteemed champagne houses to

fulfil his dream of creating the first genuine Anglo-French sparkling wine. The programme summary also hints at: "In the Highlands of Scotland, Matt heads to the village of Crathie

meeting two men whose lives are entwined with the church at its heart, where the royal family and their rural neighbours have rubbed shoulders since the 19th century. "Both once local

farmers - one is now Royal Chaplain and the other the greatest fiddler of his generation and a royal favourite. "In Northern Ireland, Matt encounters a man whose boyhood obsession with

guitars turned him into a musical maestro - inventing a whole new sound with his handcrafted acoustic guitars, which has made him an instrument maker to the world's most famous

rockstars. "And in Wales's Rhondda Valley, Matt encounters the group of determined locals coming together from all walks of life with a joint dream to transform a buried Victorian

railway tunnel into Europe's longest walking and cycling route. Matt descends into the depths to explore this two mile long hidden architectural gem and helps with plans to reopen it to

the world."