A FORMER Emmerdale star is returning to ITV with a new series -despite having a previous show on the BBC.
Kelvin Fletcher – who played Andy Sugden in Emmerdale until 2016 – now runs his own farm in the Peak District.
A former Emmerdale star is returning to ITV with a new series -despite having a previous show on the BBC
Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz have a new series on ITV, Fletcher’s Family Farm
Kelvin, 39, previously documented buying and setting up the farm with his wife Liz in BBC docu-series, Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure.
But now the couple and their four children are bringing the highs and lows of farming life to ITV with a new programme, Fletcher’s Family Farm.
The documentary-style series is made up of eight 60-minute episodes and will air later this year.
Kelvin and Liz said: “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 added: “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.’
Kelvin and Liz have four children; Marnie, 6, Milo, 4, and twins Mateusz and Maximus, one.
The actor is delighted to be reuniting with ITV again after so many years working on Emmerdale.
He said: “It has been absolutely great to work with the ITV family again, with whom I worked with for so many happy years.”
The family previously had a family show on the BBC
Fletcher’s Family Farm will air on ITV in late 2023.
