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The show has made a return to TV for it
The show has made a return to TV for it's festive edition

FANS are loving the return of Channel 5's heartwarming show, Winter on the Farm.

The popular show is broadcast live from Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire.

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Helen Skelton leads the presenting line-up on Winter on the FarmCredit: Channel 5

Who hosts Winter on the Farm?

Helen Skelton 

Regular host Helen Skelton has once again returned to present the Channel 5's Winter on the Farm.

The popular presenter has lots of experience with farming, as she was brought up on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore. 

Helen made her TV debut co-presenting the BBC children's programme Blue Peter from 2008 until 2013, replacing Zoe Salmon.

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Since 2014 she has been a presenter on Countryfile.

Speaking about Winter On The Farm, she told Channel 5: “I love the crisp, cold days, I love being outside all day, getting the cold and wind on my face and then the rewards of sitting in front of the fire warming up.

"With the team on Winter on the Farm, we just have a laugh, it's a great atmosphere, just like hanging out with friends.”

Jules Hudson

Jules Hudson is back for Winter on The Farm
Jules Hudson is back for Winter on The FarmCredit: Channel 5

Jules Hudson returns to the farm once more.

The popular star is an archaeologist, writer and broadcaster, who is probably best known for presenting Countryfile and Escape to the country. 

He initially pursued a career as an army officer, before moving into TV production in 1996, focusing on historical programmes.

Jules made his on-screen debut in 2007, when he hosted Escape To The Country.

He has also appeared on Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities, and The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2012).

In 2021, Jules joined Helen for a week of live TV shows, Summer On The Farm and returned for Winter on the Farm in 2022, and has been there ever since.

JB Gill

JB Gill joins Helen and Jules on the show
JB Gill joins Helen and Jules on the showCredit: Instagram

JLS star-turned-presenter JB Gill is also part of the hosting line-up.

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As well as his music career, the talented star has made a name for himself in television.

JB is also known for hosting BBC's Songs of Praise.

Speaking about working on the, he told Channel 5: "The On The Farm team is my TV family and it's nice to hang out with everybody and be involved in all the on-screen festivities!"

When is Winter On The Farm on Channel 5?

Winter On The Farm kicked off on Channel 5 on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 8 pm.

Episodes will also air at the same time during the week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights (December 11 to 14, 2023).

Each episode will also be available on My5.

As usual, viewers can expect to see a wide range of animals who live at Cannon Hill in Yorkshire.

Cannon Hall Farm is a large, family-run farm attraction located in the rolling Pennine foothills.

It is run by farmers Robert, David and Roger who are regulars on Springtime on the Farm and The Yorkshire Vet.

Caroline Peacock

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