Kelvin Fletcher, famed for his portrayal of Andy Sugden in ITV's Emmerdale, swapped the Dales for a 120-acre sheep farm on the fringes of the Peak District two years ago. The former Emmerdale star, 39, now enjoys a radically different way of life with his wife Liz Marsland, and fans will soon get a glimpse into their world, complete with 100 sheep, 30 pigs, 10 horses, six chickens, a cat and Ginger the dog - not to mention their four children who are all under seven.
Their bucolic escapade will be chronicled in their forthcoming series, Fletcher's Family Farm. The couple described the dramatic shift in their environment as a 'rollercoaster ride'. "Navigating farming life with four small kids is certainly a challenge but one full of laughter and unforgettable memories," Kelvin and his actress wife Liz announced when their new show was first unveiled in August this year.
Kelvin first encountered his wife Liz, 40, when they were merely eight years old, but they officially became a couple later in life after reuniting in 2009. They subsequently said their vows six years later in a lavish ceremony at London's One Mayfair. "I knew I wanted to marry Liz the day I met her. Deep down I knew she was 'the one," Kelvin admitted to Hello! Magazine at the time.
Kelvin and his wife are relishing their farmland bliss with their kids and an assortment of animals, 14 years after saying "I do." They've found serenity in the lush quiet of the countryside, a welcome change from the earlier days when the former Emmerdale star's career stirred turmoil, particularly due to the spotlight and his on-screen romantic roles.
