It’s all about farm life for Kelvin Fletcher and his family and not only are they returning with a brand new show, they’re also inviting fans and their little ones along

Kelvin Fletcher says he can’t wait to welcome fans to his farm when he throws open its doors at Christmas.

The Emmerdale star and his wife look set to rake in the cash over the festive period weeks after he announced his latest career move. Kelvin and his wife Liz live on a 120-acre farm with their four children and there’s going to be more people around after deciding to put their home to good use.

After doing something similar at Easter, they’ve decided to get Santa involved this time. They’ll give kids a day they’ll never forget with animals a plenty and he wrote: “Fletchers on the Farm Presents……….SANTA’S VILLAGE!! After the incredible success of our Easter Wonderland event, we have decided to open up our farm THIS CHRISTMAS. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family for the MOST MAGICAL event of the season.”

It comes after it emerged ITV would be following the family on the farm for a brand-new series. Kelvin, who played Andy Sugden on Emmerdale for 20 years, revealed the new show is called Fletcher’s Family Farm. It will follow the adventures of Kelvin, his actress wife and kids Marnie, six, Milo, four, and one-year-old twin boys Maximus and Mateusz.

Viewers got a glimpse into Kelvin’s life on the farm when he starred in a six-part series on the BBC last year. Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure followed the actor as he learned how to run a farm, just like his former character. With the help of a next-door neighbour, Gilly, who has experience in the industry, Kelvin and his family got stuck into all that farm life brings. But the show was slammed by some, who called it a ‘rip off Clarkson’s Farm’.

ITV’s Leanne Clarke,said: “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 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 out two new-born 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.” Series Editor, Ben Harris, from Daisybeck Studios, said: “As first-generation farmers, Kelvin and Liz, have their work cut out, sharing their journey as they strive to make their farm a success whilst balancing the complexities of family life with the lows and highs of farming.

“It will be a revealing and heart-warming insight into farming today. One of the things that strikes me the most is just the joyful nature of this family and how they are embracing this new life. This is going to be a real treat for the audience.”