Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker Episode 2, 13 April 2024, Channel 4

In the second episode of Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker, the stakes rise as the hopeful tenants face their first major challenge. The episode, airing on Channel 4 on Saturday 13 April, sees the contestants spend their first night in the farmhouse and grapple with freezing temperatures.

One pair of hopefuls become the first to spend a night in the farmhouse, taking on the responsibility of caring for the animals. As the temperature plummets, they encounter a problem with the outside water pipes freezing, forcing them to fill buckets from the farmhouse to provide water for the livestock. This unexpected challenge tests their resourcefulness and adaptability.

The episode also sees the contestants preparing for the release of beavers on the land, analyzing the soil, and buying cows from a livestock auction. The tasks are designed to assess their credentials and suitability for the 10-year tenancy on the beautiful Gallows Hill Farm, nestled within the National Trust’s Wallington Estate in Northumberland.

The series, hosted by Matt Baker, shines a light on tenant farming and the process of applying for a farm tenancy. The seven shortlisted applicants present their business plans and discuss their vision for the farm, while also experiencing life on the estate through real-life farming tasks.

Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker is an eight-part series produced by Big Circus Media. It follows the applicants as they compete for the coveted tenancy, providing a unique insight into the challenges and rewards of farming life.

Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker Episode 2 airs on Channel 4 at 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024.