Oldham’s Kelvin Fletcher has announced he is opening his family-run farm for an ‘exclusive’ insight on ITV’s Lorraine.
The former Emmerdale actor appeared on Lorraine Kelly’s talk show to discuss their life on their family farm and make the announcement.
Speaking to Lorraine, Fletcher first described the struggle of juggling their four children, including one set of young twins.
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Asked about his career change, which Lorraine called ‘from Hollywood to Cheshire’, Fletcher said it wasn’t always his plan.
He said: “You couldn’t make it up, from Hollywood to Cheshire, I didn’t quite plan for this but it’s funny how things turn out.
“With our family now, it’s a life we never envisaged but we can’t imagine not being like this.”
Kelvin’s wife, Liz Fletcher, then made the exciting announcement.
She said: “Over the next few weeks and months we’re going to be sharing with you and the viewers [of Lorraine] a bit of an exclusive, an insight into our life on the farm and what we do on the farm.
“It’s going to be an exciting few months with you guys.”
Kelvin then went on to introduce the viewers to two Lincoln Red cows they own on the farm.
He explained how the cows are their ‘pride and joy’ and even divulged that one of the cows had a ‘soft spot’ for him, which his Liz said was actually an ‘obsession’.
The couple also opened up on the positives and challenges of having young children while running a farm.
Liz said: “The kids are all at different ages, so Marnie and Milo are definitely a help but the twins are an absolute liability.
“They’re just dangerous on the farm and we have to pick and choose what jobs they can get involved in, but Marnie and Milo, being a little bit older they’re actually helpful.
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“And it is so beautiful seeing their take on farming and when the twins do get involved seeing them take that responsibility, feeding the animals, we do love it and they’re some of the most precious moments.”
Kelvin added: “I think the best thing about having the kids for me is that they’re understanding of the responsibility you have with a farm and the privilege it is.
‘”Understanding where our food comes from, the hard work, the ups and the downs, the fresh air, getting them outside and getting them to explore and be inquisitive.
“I think it’s a great upbringing and that’s what we strive for more than anything.”