ITV’s rural lifestyle series Fletchers’ Family Farm is set to return for a fourth series this weekend, marking the next chapter in the Fletcher family’s journey back to full-time farming.
Viewers last caught up with Kelvin and Liz Fletcher and their four children when series three aired late last year, a run that proved to be one of the most challenging yet for the family. Now, series four will begin airing from 11.30am on Sunday 8 February, promising a fresh start and new ambitions at the farm, which sits on the Staffordshire-Cheshire-Derbyshire border.
The previous series followed an intense period for the family, including a devastating fire that tore through the farmhouse, the successful harvesting of a new crop, and a major personal milestone as the site hosted its first-ever wedding. Those events formed the emotional backbone of series three, showing both the pressures and rewards of rural life.
According to an ITV spokesperson, series four opens with a sense of renewal. Life away from the farm is now firmly in the past, as Liz, Kelvin and their children wake up each day back on the land after settling into their new cabin. Being on site full-time allows the family to care for the animals around the clock, something that quickly becomes central to their plans moving forward.
The new series also follows an ambitious expansion of the farm. With plans to double both the flock and the herd, the family bring in local farmhand Josh to help manage the growing workload. As summer approaches, he joins Liz in preparing the male sheep ahead of tupping season, offering viewers a closer look at the practical realities of livestock management.
Kelvin Fletcher, who is best known for his acting career on Emmerdale and for winning Strictly Come Dancing, has previously spoken about how unexpected the show’s success has been.
“Series four incoming,” he said. “There’s no need for those series three blues because we’ve been busy filming the next chapter. The support and feedback has been overwhelming. We never imagined it would resonate, inspire and entertain so many people. You really are on this journey with us, and sharing every step is incredibly special.”
Series four of Fletchers’ Family Farm airs on ITV from Sunday.
