Kelvin Fletcher, known for his role as Andy Sugden in Emmerdale, has revealed that his family home is free from everyday gadgets and tablets. The actor-turned-farmer, who stars in ITV's Fletchers' Family Farm with his wife Liz and their four children, shared that this decision is a personal priority for the family.
Children Enjoy Freedom on the Farm
Speaking to Cheshire's Mix 56 in a video shared on Facebook, Fletcher explained that his children—Marnie, Milo, and twins Mateusz and Maximus—have fully embraced rural life on their 120-acre farm near Macclesfield, Cheshire. He said, 'Oh, the kids just love that sense of freedom, the space to run out, explore. You won't see any gadgets or tablets in our house.'
When the interviewer noted the importance of limiting device use, Fletcher agreed, adding, 'I think personally for me, as a family, yeah, that's something we really, you know, try and....it's a bit of a stickler for us. But, you know, obviously, each to their own. But for us as a family, it works and obviously, we've got the luxury of having that space right outside. So yeah, if, come rain or shine, it's kids out. Go and explore and go and figure it out just like I did when I was a kid.'
Future of the Farm and Legacy
Liz Fletcher also shared insights on the family's future on the farm. Speaking on The Farmer's Guardian podcast, she revealed an emotional thought about passing the farm down to their children. 'What are they gonna do with the farm? That's why I can't wait. The thought of passing the farm down to them. What are they gonna do? I'm like, "Look, you can be whatever you want. You don't have to be farmers," as Kelvin's a bit like, "You're gonna be farmers." But I can't wait to see what they do. And I hope that they can create something or do something here that makes them happy.'
Podcast host Emily Ashworth noted that farming creates a legacy that can be passed on, calling it an emotional thought. Liz responded, 'It is, yeah, coz they're learning from us now. And the thought of them taking into account what we do now, and maybe applying it and then putting their own touch on it. You know, I hope that when we're older... I mean, who knows where we'll be in 10, 20 years' time. But I hope that they have the strength and the knowledge to apply what they need to apply to fit in the world that they're in at that time. And they can change things up.'
