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Rolling up the sleeves: Boerderij van Dorst is back on air and this Haarlem local is taking part

Raven van Dorst is back with a new season of the television show Boerderij van Dorst, where guests help renovate a farm in Apeldoorn. Among the celebrity participants joining for the manual labor and interviews is Haarlem resident Kees van der Spek. The series premieres on October 28 on NPO 3.

The television program Boerderij van Dorst, hosted by Raven van Dorst, has returned for a new season on NPO 3. During the series, Van Dorst renovates a farmhouse located in Apeldoorn with the weekly assistance of two Dutch celebrities. These guests help with various chores, such as establishing a vineyard, building a worm hotel, picking apples, and constructing a goat scratching post, while participating in personal interviews with the host. Among the celebrity participants this season is Haarlem resident and journalist Kees van der Spek.

The new season of Boerderij van Dorst officially premieres on Wednesday, October 28, at 20.30 on BNNVara. The program provides a mix of manual labor and deep conversation, showcasing the transformation of both the indoor and outdoor areas of the property. Viewers can tune in weekly to watch the celebrity guests engage in these tasks and share their stories with Raven van Dorst.

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