Farming brothers Robert and David Nicholson, well-known for their regular appearances on Channel 5's Springtime on the Farm and The Yorkshire Vet, have recently disclosed a fascinating insight into their time on James Martin's Saturday Morning. The siblings, who run Cannon Hall Farm alongside their father Roger and brother Richard, appeared on the celebrity chef's popular ITV cookery programme back in 2025, and the experience left a significant impression on them.
The Memorable Encounter with James Martin
During a candid discussion on The Cannon Hall Farm Podcast, the Nicholson brothers reflected on their meeting with James Martin in the barbecue area of the studio. They described the celebrity chef as an absolute gentleman and went so far as to label him a walking advertisement for the dairy industry, highlighting his evident passion and knowledge.
The Important Rule Revealed
Robert and David recalled that once James Martin began cooking, he enforced a strict and important rule for everyone present. David explained how they sat down with James, who gave them an overview of what they were going to do during the segment. However, Robert emphasised that once the cooking commenced, James did not want any interruptions whatsoever.
Robert elaborated further, stating that James wanted the cooking process to flow seamlessly from start to finish without any stops or starts. He specifically mentioned that James did not want to have to pause or put ingredients like cream back once they had begun. The philosophy was clear: once you are cooking, you are fully committed, and everything said or done should ideally align perfectly with that continuous process.
James Martin's Personal Background
In related news, James Martin has recently opened up about his personal life, particularly his relationship with his father. He confessed to receiving a harsh note from his dad when he was just sixteen years old, preparing to leave his Yorkshire home to start working in London. Speaking on the Routes podcast, James revealed that his father found it difficult to show affection.
James described the moment his parents dropped him off at York station with his sister. After finishing school on a Friday, he was set to begin work in London on the following Monday. When he shook his father's hand instead of receiving a hug, he discovered a rolled-up note. Initially thinking it might be a cheque, he found it was actually twenty pounds along with a strongly worded message containing the F word, essentially saying he would see him in two years.
Recent Engagement News
Despite previously expressing that marriage did not interest him in the slightest, reports emerged in December that James Martin had proposed to his thirty-nine-year-old personal trainer girlfriend, Kim Johnson. An insider speaking to The Sun noted that friends share a wry smile at his change of heart, but everyone has observed the positive transformation in him since meeting Kim, describing them as a wonderful couple.
James Martin's Saturday Morning continues to air on ITV from 9:30 am to 12 pm, offering viewers more culinary insights and celebrity encounters.
