Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has delighted fans with a significant announcement about his television career, confirming the imminent return of his popular ITV series, Fletcher's Family Farm. The star took to Instagram to share exciting behind-the-scenes news about the show's fourth series, revealing it is scheduled to begin airing very soon.
Series Four Confirmed for February Premiere
In a candid Instagram story update, Fletcher provided followers with a glimpse into the production process, announcing he was recording voice-overs for the first three episodes of the upcoming series. The actor confirmed the programme would return to screens in the coming weeks, with a specific mention of an 8th February start date, highlighting the fresh and timely nature of the production.
"We're in the little sound booth today," Fletcher explained to his audience. "We are doing the VO on series four, EPS one, two, and three. Oh, it's good to be back, and can you believe it? Series four is coming very soon, in the next few weeks. I think it starts on the eighth of February."
What to Expect from the New Episodes
The synopsis for the forthcoming instalment promises another engaging look at life on the Fletcher family farm, with several key developments:
- Emotions running high as the family hosts their first public event
- Marnie explaining the importance of animal husbandry while caring for orphaned lamb Aga
- The arrival of Bruce the boar to maximise pig-breeding success
- Kelvin and wife Liz renovating the farm cottage as a holiday rental to generate additional income
Fans can currently catch episodes from the first series, which airs at 7:30pm on Monday evenings, while eagerly anticipating the new content.
From Hollywood Dreams to Farming Reality
The journey to Fletcher's Family Farm represents a significant departure from the couple's original plans. During a recent appearance on James Martin's cooking show, Kelvin and Liz Fletcher discussed how running a farm was never part of their initial vision.
"As two actors, we thought, you know, Kelvin had been in Emmerdale for 20 years, and we kind of wanted to try something different," Liz explained regarding their previous ambitions. "We thought, 'Well, why not? Let's go to Hollywood and LA and see what happens'."
However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted these plans, with visa processing halting their potential move to America. This unexpected turn of events ultimately led them to discover their current farm, sparking the idea that would become their successful television series.
A Successful Partnership with ITV
Reflecting on the show's creation, Kelvin Fletcher acknowledged the collaborative nature of the project. "We just kind of thought, it's hopefully of interest," he admitted. "It's interesting to us and our journey into farming and to this new life, and then, we kind of pitched the idea, and thankfully, ITV thought it was a good idea, too, and four series later, we're still doing it."
The couple, who have four children together, have embraced their unexpected career shift, with the television programme documenting their agricultural adventures and family life. Their appearance on James Martin's show provided further insight into their busy schedule, with Kelvin confirming they moved straight from finishing series three to beginning work on series four towards the end of last year.
As the premiere date approaches, viewers can look forward to another engaging series that combines family dynamics, agricultural challenges, and the couple's continued adaptation to their rural lifestyle, all captured through the lens of their successful partnership with ITV.
