Kelvin Fletcher returns to ITV with new series Fletcher’s Family Farm | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Many will remember Kelvin Fletcher for his years playing Andy Sugden on the ITV soap Emmerdale, as well as his appearance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, which he won with dance partner Oti Mabuse back in 2019.

But Kelvin will be returning to screens later this year with his new ITV series, Fletcher’s Family Farm.

The documentary-style series, which is made up of eight 60-minute episodes, is set at Kelvin’s farm in the Peak District and will follow him and his family as they navigate life as first-generation farmers.

Kelvin will star alongside his wife Liz and their four children, Marnie, 6, Milo, 4, and twins Mateusz and Maximus, one.

Kelvin and his family left the city when they purchased the farm back in 2021, with sheep, horses, goats, pigs, and alpacas all roaming the 120 acres of working farm ground. While Kelvin routinely worked on a farm during his years as the fictional farmer Andy Sugden on Emmerdale, he and his young family are now living that life for real.

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Kelvin and Liz Fletcher revealed: “When we embarked on this new chapter of our lives, we couldn’t have imagined what an extraordinary journey it would be.

“Since the arrival of our two newborn twins last year, it has been even more of a rollercoaster ride.

“Navigating farming life with four small kids is certainly a challenge but one full of laughter and unforgettable memories. We are so excited to invite viewers into our lives like never before – we hope to share the beauty and unpredictable joy of life on our farm.”

ITV’s Commissioner, Leanne Clarke, affirmed: “We are thrilled to have Kelvin, Liz and the whole family showing us the ropes of what it takes to run a working farm. I’m sure it will prove to be a thoroughly entertaining adventure for them and our audience.’

While Series Editor, Ben Harris, from Daisybeck Studios said: “As first-generation farmers, Kelvin and Liz, have their work cut out, sharing their journey as they strive to make their farm a success whilst balancing the complexities of family life with the lows and highs of farming.

“It will be a revealing and heart-warming insight into farming today. One of the things that strike me the most is just the joyful nature of this family and how they are embracing this new life. This is going to be a real treat for the audience.”

Kelvin also added that it was great to work with the ITV team again. He outlined: “It has been absolutely great to work with the ITV family again, with whom I worked with for so many happy years.”

Fletcher’s Family Farm is set to air on ITV in late 2023.