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Countryfile’s ‘Mr Wholesome’ Matt Baker on the ‘naughtiest thing he’s ever done’

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker doesn't agree with his "Mr Wholesome" image. What's the naughtiest thing he's ever done?

Last year, he found himself inundated with requests from smitten fans to join Gok Wan in putting together a nude photoshoot. Perhaps it’s because many people know him from his Blue Peter presenting days, when he’d announce cheekily: “Here’s one I prepared earlier,” while miraculously producing a pre-prepared papier-mâché volcano… I’ve only ever had a few months in my life without a flock of sheep.” He chooses to live in the countryside because he likes “space”, and for nature to set his tempo.

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