ITV commissions seasons 5 and 6 of Fletcher's Family Farm

ITV has commissioned two more seasons of the popular reality series "Fletcher's Family Farm," starring former "Emmerdale" actor Kelvin Fletcher and his wife, Liz. The renewal for seasons five and six, announced this week, follows the show's standout success, which has delivered the channel's highest ratings in a decade for its morning time slot and has been streamed 6.3 million times on ITVX so far this year.

The series, which premiered in 2023, documents the couple and their four children as they navigate life on a 120-acre farm in the Peak District. The show has seen steady viewership growth, with some episodes drawing up to 2 million viewers. The new seasons are scheduled to air in 2027.

In a joint statement, Kelvin and Liz Fletcher said they were delighted to return, noting that what began as a desire to share their family's journey had grown beyond their expectations. They also confirmed that their own Fletcher Studios will join Daisybeck Studios as a co-production partner for the upcoming seasons. Leanne Clarke, Assistant Commissioner for ITV Entertainment and Daytime, said the response to the show had been incredible and that the network was thrilled to return to the farm...