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Fletchers on the Farm: As seen on ITV’s Fletchers’ Family Farm
‘We jumped in at the deep end and bought a farm! A reluctant wife, a couple of crazy kids and a husband whose knowledge of farming you could write on the back of a stamp… What could go wrong?!’ – Kelvin
‘Exactly! And the journey has only just begun…’ – Liz
Join the Fletchers as they navigate the peaks and troughs of life on a lively farm.
When Kelvin and Liz Fletcher left their happy home in Oldham for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, they were totally unaware of the surprises that lay in store. Come along for the ride as they navigate the Mishaps, like shearing sheep in a way that costs more than the price for the wool; the Lessons, such as never turn your back on a flock of sheep – or, put simply, ‘always close the gate!’ – and the Adventures, going from self-professed ‘townies’ to farmhands overnight.
In Fletchers on the Farm, childhood sweethearts Kelvin and Liz reflect on their history, their future and their daily balancing act of juggling acting careers, four young children and a farmyard full of animals. With wise words on building and nurturing a happy farm and family, this uplifting, heartwarming book is about following your dreams – even if you have no clue how to do it!
Time to pull on those wellies and get stuck into a farming adventure like no other.
‘Like any farm, determination and perseverance are vital. We took a huge step into the unknown and, together, we haven’t looked back. The adventure continues!’
‘Exactly! And the journey has only just begun…’ – Liz
Join the Fletchers as they navigate the peaks and troughs of life on a lively farm.
When Kelvin and Liz Fletcher left their happy home in Oldham for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, they were totally unaware of the surprises that lay in store. Come along for the ride as they navigate the Mishaps, like shearing sheep in a way that costs more than the price for the wool; the Lessons, such as never turn your back on a flock of sheep – or, put simply, ‘always close the gate!’ – and the Adventures, going from self-professed ‘townies’ to farmhands overnight.
In Fletchers on the Farm, childhood sweethearts Kelvin and Liz reflect on their history, their future and their daily balancing act of juggling acting careers, four young children and a farmyard full of animals. With wise words on building and nurturing a happy farm and family, this uplifting, heartwarming book is about following your dreams – even if you have no clue how to do it!
Time to pull on those wellies and get stuck into a farming adventure like no other.
‘Like any farm, determination and perseverance are vital. We took a huge step into the unknown and, together, we haven’t looked back. The adventure continues!’
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329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2022
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March 22, 2023
Loved this book just like the tv show. I’m so jealous of Liz’s chilled out nature!
May 2, 2025
very enjoyable, and well put together.
November 8, 2022
I absolutely loved this but I knew I would!
I watched their documentary and thought it was brilliant. This just extended on that in that there were some stories we didn't see on the TV Show. It wasn't all just about the farm though, the first half was describing Kelvin and Liz's careers to date and how they met and it was just such a lovely read. It was written by both of them so there's chapters from each person.
A really well written story and am looking forward to the next TV show as I am sure there has got to be a continuation! So many people will love this, it was great and so down to earth. What they have achieved with the farm whilst continuing to raise 4 children and work as well is nothing short of remarkable. Absolutely brilliant!
I watched their documentary and thought it was brilliant. This just extended on that in that there were some stories we didn't see on the TV Show. It wasn't all just about the farm though, the first half was describing Kelvin and Liz's careers to date and how they met and it was just such a lovely read. It was written by both of them so there's chapters from each person.
A really well written story and am looking forward to the next TV show as I am sure there has got to be a continuation! So many people will love this, it was great and so down to earth. What they have achieved with the farm whilst continuing to raise 4 children and work as well is nothing short of remarkable. Absolutely brilliant!
November 21, 2022
A lovely, down to earth read by Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, about moving to a farm in the middle of a pandemic!
It does float over his time in Emmerdale and taking part in Strictly Come Dancing - but that was not the point of this book.
I enjoyed the chapters moving between Kelvin's and Liz's perspectives from their own early childhood through to being a Farming family.
It was a wonderful book to read, whilst curled up in bed with a mug of tea.
It does float over his time in Emmerdale and taking part in Strictly Come Dancing - but that was not the point of this book.
I enjoyed the chapters moving between Kelvin's and Liz's perspectives from their own early childhood through to being a Farming family.
It was a wonderful book to read, whilst curled up in bed with a mug of tea.
December 3, 2022
I loved this books so much. Such a feel good book. You can just feel the love that Liz and Kelvin have for each other.
April 27, 2025
Wonderful. A delightful read.
So good, even from the first page, so easy to read, and very enjoyable. I remember Kelvin from being in Emmerdale Farm as it was then-my grandad and my mum watched it, but I didn't really watch it much years ago-now I do. Kelvin left the soap-and now he's a farmer! He seems like an ordinary guy from Oldham, with no airs and graces, fame hasn't spoiled him. I couldn't wait to read this family's story. I've never seen their series on TV, so I was coming to the book first.
Written from both their points of view, Kelvin and Liz alternate, each telling a chapter or so, then swapping over. They seem very likeable, untouched by fame, and their story really held my attention.
Theirs is a magical love story: childhood sweethearts, meeting all those years back at primary school.
The book isn't just about now, it starts right back at their childhoods. Very varied-not just about their farming life. They've both done so much; far more than I realised. It makes very interesting reading. You also get to know a bit about behind the scenes at Emmerdale.
A delightful read.
So good, even from the first page, so easy to read, and very enjoyable. I remember Kelvin from being in Emmerdale Farm as it was then-my grandad and my mum watched it, but I didn't really watch it much years ago-now I do. Kelvin left the soap-and now he's a farmer! He seems like an ordinary guy from Oldham, with no airs and graces, fame hasn't spoiled him. I couldn't wait to read this family's story. I've never seen their series on TV, so I was coming to the book first.
Written from both their points of view, Kelvin and Liz alternate, each telling a chapter or so, then swapping over. They seem very likeable, untouched by fame, and their story really held my attention.
Theirs is a magical love story: childhood sweethearts, meeting all those years back at primary school.
The book isn't just about now, it starts right back at their childhoods. Very varied-not just about their farming life. They've both done so much; far more than I realised. It makes very interesting reading. You also get to know a bit about behind the scenes at Emmerdale.
A delightful read.
January 14, 2023
Watched the tv show so bought the book.
Kelvin Liz and the family you can’t help but like them
This is the story of there lives from meeting at primary school to having a Family and deciding to buy and start a family lerning as they go with a little advice from there neighbour the kids also want to be involved with the farm
This is a delightful family farming adventure which you cant help being dragged into funny, sad laugh and cry you will want to be there
Can’t wait for the next update.
HAPPY TO RECMEND
Kelvin Liz and the family you can’t help but like them
This is the story of there lives from meeting at primary school to having a Family and deciding to buy and start a family lerning as they go with a little advice from there neighbour the kids also want to be involved with the farm
This is a delightful family farming adventure which you cant help being dragged into funny, sad laugh and cry you will want to be there
Can’t wait for the next update.
HAPPY TO RECMEND
February 5, 2024
I have never watched Emmerdale and did not know the couple were actors.
I chose this as a book club read because the couple were from Oldham and moved to the Peak District, both of which I know. It also had a high score on Goodreads.
I was disappointed when I saw they were celebrities and that life on the farm formed part of a tv program.
I wasn't really interested in the actors' lives and I nearly gave up on it. The farm bit only started two thirds of the way through but soon petered out to talk about family stuff.
Disappointing.
I chose this as a book club read because the couple were from Oldham and moved to the Peak District, both of which I know. It also had a high score on Goodreads.
I was disappointed when I saw they were celebrities and that life on the farm formed part of a tv program.
I wasn't really interested in the actors' lives and I nearly gave up on it. The farm bit only started two thirds of the way through but soon petered out to talk about family stuff.
Disappointing.
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June 26, 2023I didn’t know much about the fletchers and haven’t seen the documentary but loved the sound of a story about a family buying a farm! And strangely it turns out it’s a farm in my home town!
What an inspiring story, I loved the epilogue with Kelvin and Liz going off script and really showing how genuinely comfortable and happy they are together.
I now need to watch the show and can’t wait to hear what they do next
What an inspiring story, I loved the epilogue with Kelvin and Liz going off script and really showing how genuinely comfortable and happy they are together.
I now need to watch the show and can’t wait to hear what they do next
November 6, 2022
Read this book in a couple of days, loved it! I always enjoy a good autobiography and this was excellent.
Enjoyed reading from both sides kelvin and Liz and how they both grew up together and how finally ended up dating and getting married! A down to earth family who are loving family and farm life.
Enjoyed reading from both sides kelvin and Liz and how they both grew up together and how finally ended up dating and getting married! A down to earth family who are loving family and farm life.
November 20, 2022
Down to earth, just what you would expect if you saw the TV show. Warm and inspirational, makes you cheer them on to succeed. It's weighted more towards family life and their personal back stories prior to moving to the farm, so give this a go, it's not full of technical farming techniques. A great read for a winter evening. More please!
September 28, 2023
This was really good
Great insight to there childhoods and how they met as well as why they bought the farm and life on it thus far.
Love the pair of them and love there show cant wait for the new one and would be interested in another book from them both in years to come.
Very good
Great insight to there childhoods and how they met as well as why they bought the farm and life on it thus far.
Love the pair of them and love there show cant wait for the new one and would be interested in another book from them both in years to come.
Very good
November 26, 2023
I listened to this book whilst traveling and absolutely loved it, it was funny, sad at time but very warming. My favorite chapter was the last one where they just chatted about the book, I hope one day they do a podcast series as well as the tv shows.
May 27, 2023
Great read.
December 4, 2023
Great insight into life as a first time farmer from a well known television personality
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December 10, 2023A real page turner for me. It tells the story of both Kelvin and Liz's lives from school to present day. In parts funny and also sometimes sad. I really enjoyed it.
January 5, 2024
Brilliant. Such a loving couple that support each other. Even talked about the down side of farming.
January 14, 2024
Read in one day- such good reading of what went on that was not on the series- hope they do another book
March 11, 2025
I absolutely Love this Book..
Love Kelvin on Strictly Come Dancing and wanted him to Win which He did might I Add.. Loving the Fletchers Family Farm series I’m nearly finished series two.
Love Kelvin on Strictly Come Dancing and wanted him to Win which He did might I Add.. Loving the Fletchers Family Farm series I’m nearly finished series two.
January 22, 2026
Excellent book. It's great to see a celebrity family write a book about their life on their farm. So down to earth and just like any ordinary family :)
July 14, 2024
If anyone loves farming then this is the audiobook for you🫶🏻
January 12, 2024
I don't do book reviews
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
July 31, 2024
What an enjoyable book to read! I didn’t want it to end!!! It was an interesting as I usually read fiction but this book has made me want to read fiction. I have come on this app to find similar books as it was a pleasure to read.
August 4, 2023
I loved this book. I had watched the BBC programme about it and have always liked Kelvin in Emmerdale. There a beautiful family and the book was funny and interesting.
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