Jeremy Clarkson: How I learned to love life as a farmer

Jeremy Clarkson is all about cars, old fashioned values, woke-baiting, climate change questioning, vegan-teasing and now farming. Giles Coren asks Jeremy Clarkson whether he is swapping the track for tractors permanently as his new show 'Clarkson's Farm' launches on Amazon Prime Video.
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[@hereinoz7051]

As a lifelong fan of clarkson, Hammond and May i have to say "Clarksons Farm" is the happiest Jeremy has looked in years. It's a fantastic show.

[@mixmax1957]

Me too on all points.

[@danielpayne2840]

As someone who isn't a fan of Hammond, May and especially Clarkson. I can confirm Clarksons Farm is Fantastic.

[@harrytd]

The farmers here in Devon are exceedingly grateful to Clarkson. As one said to me “You’ll learn more about the countryside in two episodes of Clarkson’s Farm than 30 years of the BBC’s Countryfile”.

[@jamescagney2713]

I guess his farm earned a profit last year then? ... or just did Diddly squat?. devon farmers? they could get advice from the Cornish farmers perhaps. Somerset and Dorset also seem to manage ok

[@harrytd]

@@jamescagney2713 I'm not sure what point you are trying to make.

[@afuzzycreature8387]

@@jamescagney2713 i can see you've accomplished nothing

[@Marco-hg4cx]

​@Just a lowly Truck Just incoherent nonsense 🤷‍♂️

[@jamescagney2713]

I guess it may not be a highly skilled job then at least in devon?

[@williamprigge40]

My wife and I are farmers in America and just got done watching both seasons. I was nearly in tears because I would have never thought a show with a celebrity of this caliber would ever show all the work and pain and stress and regulatory burdens we all deal with as farmers. It's nice to finally get some recognition for everything we go through to provide the best food we can. Loved every episode!!!

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Proud of farmers all over the world, including you!! Lots of love from The Netherlands were farmers are misunderstood by the people and largely mistreated by our government. 😢. Jeremy did a great job to show the world what farming really is about, and why we should cherish our farmers!!❤

[@rideausheep]

As a 60 year old farmer in Canada I must applaud Jeremy for the show.

[@celestebredin6213]

Wonder who did the elephant you have on your wall. It is sooo good

[@celestebredin6213]

People who come from farms relate to you. We had lumps in our throats

[@hagestad]

that is right its a show. He would not last a week as a actual farmer. Its a show just like Top Gear was a shot not a journalistic approach to cars. To bad they are not showing majority of ppl on this farm that do actual work.

[@zenocrate4040]

Jeremy Clarkson is a gem. As a non-Brit watching from Denmark I declare him unfairly maligned by a horde of dimwits too obnoxious and ideologically stuck-up to recognise what a treasure he is. I really hope they keep making the farm show.

[@ZGGordan]

season 2 next summer 😎

[@GT380man]

Thank you. Clarkson is like Marmite: you either love or or hate it. (Advertising campaign). He’s definitely a treasure & he’s both talented & hardworking. He’s very much self-made. Top Gear was Clarkson & his mates. If you look at early solo work, 90% of the recognisable characteristics were there before TG. He’s also an imaginative writer. I used to read his weekend syndicated column & those were turned into books. I don’t know why people think that what he says are automatically what he really thinks. But they often seem to, mistakenly, then get all outraged about what he’s said.

[@JonniePolyester]

Well said! He has with Clarkson’s Farm done more to bring to a wider public just how bloody hard & risky farming is. Nobody in their right mind should do it! But they do and what he has done is reveal the passion farmers have for what they do. That’s not my words that’s an arable farmer friend’s in Suffolk.

[@Neil070]

He's more entertaining as himself, rather than the exaggerated, obnoxious self parody he gave us on Top Gear. He's a gift to the farming community, who are really struggling atm

[@yellowflash511]

True

[@duncanwalker1347]

With one series of his farming program Jeremy did far far more for British farmers than every sitting MP has done for them in the last 60 years by far

[@celestebredin6213]

Agree

[@sallygardiner7150]

Isn't that the truth. And he is getting the message out to the wide population, who have been oblivious; but are so glad that he is putting it out there, and bringing us the truth. Badly needed, and very much welcomed.

[@jamescagney2713]

Anyone can run a failing farm. I could do it for nothing

[@pylo1608]

​@@jamescagney2713 of course you could...🤡

[@gritred5500]

Truly, anyone can, at least, make a comment. In your case, maybe not a cogent one.

[@skparkes1969]

The BBC knew it needed Clarkson - he reached audiences that the rest of the BBC couldn’t and he made them a fair chunk of money each year from worldwide sales of Top Gear, which he turned into a phenomenon. When the history of TV is written Top Gear, helmed by Clarkson, will rightly stand alone as the last hurrah of terrestrial TV. Clarkson’s Farm is similarly brilliant. A show about farming that millions want to watch. It was the best thing on TV in the last year.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Good God, the BBC don't want talent man, he was far too politically incorrect for that lot, he would have been axed far sooner if it were not for the money he made them. Long may Jezza say it how it is, Clarksons farm is pure genius, not something the BBC are now famous for (sadly).

[@paulritchie5868]

Like hi or loathe him,he a comedy genius.

[@Neil070]

I loved Top Gear but it got too silly, stunts were so obviously staged. Grand Tour is much better, great fun, and Flintoff and McGuiness are really good successors in the revived, more grounded and sensible Top Gear. Two great shows to replace the pantomime Top Gear

[@Mjws2907]

You forget Andy Wilman, he was the driving genius behind Top Gear, Clarkson went along with it and got the credit, but without Wilman it would to this day still be a run of the mill BBC2 car show.

[@dragonslayer4501]

It's funny how after he left the phenomenon of top gear dropped about 5 million feet in a hole.

[@chrischan5727]

I never in my life once thought a farming show would be interesting...but I actually really liked this show and really gave me a new perspective on farmers and just how hard their life is...respect

[@HerbertDuckshort]

Clarkson did more for British farming in one series than BBC’s Countryfile did in 35 years.

[@clovermark39]

Yes it’s an eye opener. Great stuff.

[@TheHamiltonRacing]

And the NFU!

[@willie8976]

Yep I watched from wicklow in Ireland,,it was a great show he also showed some of the absurdities with the environmentalist zealots ,,,the cotswold is beautiful its like parts of wicklow ,,,

[@eugenedreyer4805]

Yes absolutely. Country file does lambing in thatched barns and so on.

[@onlineda1]

Jeremy’s Farm show was absolutely brilliant. Jesse is correct in his assumption about the people he works with and how entertaining the dynamic would be. I’m so glad there will be a season 2. It’s also amazing insights into the struggles with farming. Better than any doc I’ve seen

[@clovermark39]

Yes anyone that’s done any sorting of growing plants and veg know how hard it is. So much depends on nature which is very variable.

[@DackxJaniels]

I have to say "Jeremy's Farm Show" sounds way more Clarksonesque than "Clarkson's Farm"

[@richardho5955]

I love the stuff Jeremy Clarkson does because he is genuine, respectfully disrespectful, funny, very smart intellectually and in reality doesn’t give a tinker’s toss about authority… government, political correctness or woke muppet dictates. Brilliant!! 🏍️🎸🍺🍺🍺😎👍👍

[@TheOptimistCynic]

[ ... Respectfully Disrespectful ... ] Brilliant ! Never heard a better description of Jeremy Clarkson. Well done, mate! Bravo

[@davidwhittingham8617]

The government and councils should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves for placing so many barriers in the way of our farmers, these people should be helped and encouraged to farm the land for the good of all of us.

[@milkwater1204]

Farmers - putting in the most effort to get the smallest slice of profit since the beginning of time.

[@Josh981]

The show is brilliant. Watched season 1 and 2 with my son and always brings us to laughter. Jeremy certainly knows what makes a good program. Love all the characters and Kaleb is an absolute star and has great patience.

[@Winston.Smith101]

Thank you Jeremy for highlighting the plight of Farmers and level of beauracrcy and hurdles they face 🚜 🐑

[@davidhowell1415]

Clarkson is doing more for the environment than anyone who owns an electric car I’ll wager a magic card collection on it

[@BlueKnows]

Stuck the farming show on one night about 11pm. Ended up staying up all night watching it back to back. Was absolute genius! 👏🏻 Good interview that too 👏🏻

[@jamescagney2713]

WW2 was a little like that they say. Popped it on in 1939 and just ran with it to 1945.

[@1000sxboy]

Now watched both seasons of the farm, apart from finding it absolutely entertaining and also informative its got to be Clarkson at his very best. What i did not realize was the absolute dire straights that our farming industry is in. My heart went out to the two lady farmers who are obviously in real trouble with their dairy and piggery, a life line selling their products at the farm shop and restaurant was offered by Diddly squat wich seemed sensible to the point of genius. Then along comes the local council, no vision, no intelligence and no frigging idea. Its about time that our government stopped acting like the preverbal ostrich and started sorting out the economics of businesses not only farms but all businesses before we have no farms or local high street. Well done Jeremy thanks for the wonderful entertainment your farm has given me and the mindboggling problems brought on by an inept council and the interfering red tape bods.

[@anthonypaynter828]

Well said. I wonder if French farmers have that much interference from their government. The council seems to be run by retired old blokes who do not see how Jeremy can bring additional employment to the area. They have made their money so they do not want Jeremy to be successful with his farm. Very sad really & so typical of so many councils running Britain today.!

[@zedeyejoe]

Not really. Animals have to be slaughtered and there is a shortage of staff at abattoirs because of Brexit.

[@ethanmontoya6162]

American here. I’ve loved clarkson and the other two since I stumbled upon bbc top gear years ago. Jeremy’s farming show is wonderful. He’s one of the few celebrities I’d be jazzed to meet and chat with.

[@nicholasbeech932]

It’s been the best thing I’ve watched on the telly in years - I’m from Doncaster same as Jeremy and my mam worked for his mam.

[@louisasmiles]

Making Paddington?

[@nicholasbeech932]

@@louisasmiles absolutely, Mrs Clarkson used to deliver the materials to my mam for her to assemble - she even brought me a Paddington Bear circa 1977 when I was 5 - he still stands proudly on our landing at home

[@JS-pondering_reality]

To really see the other side of Jeremy, I would recommend watching the following: The Greatest Briton, where he championed Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and the 2 programs he made about the Victoria Cross (the raid on St Nazaire and opperation Market Garden (a bridge too far)), this is where you get to see that he is not just a one trick pony. But away from motoring shows Clarksons Farm is probably his stand out moment.

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

Indeed!!!!!!! He's old driving around europe programmes made circa 2000 pointed to those very qualities.

[@Vivienwestphal]

I affirm that seeing "real propper people" on TV was awesome 😍 Caleb is indeed a gem and a great natural comedian 💎👌😂

[@cdog8464]

Farmer from Western Canada here Binge watched both seasons in 2 days during a snowstorm. Could not turn it off. Awesome show.

[@RugMatt1]

Giles’ demeaning comments about Richard and May were unacceptable. The old Top Gear and the The Grand Tour would be nothing without the trio.

[@elirien4264]

Yeah. He's also, apparently, very nervous and annoying.

[@jumblyman]

He was a bit cringey but I have to agree with him. They were foils for Jeremy and often TG was too staged, JC says he was just playing a character most of the time.

[@seanhamilton4175]

Yeah,I like Giles but found that a bit weird. Both Richard and James have had their own shows watched by millions

[@phil2696]

Gotta love Clarkson, man just says it how it is 😂

[@debbiecavell4723]

A joy to watch ...The Best Programme for a VERY long time ..Thankyou Jeremy and team .. Cant wait for the 2nd series 😍

[@loredelore7286]

He taught people about the reality of feeding thousands of people and the difficulties is poses.

[@Milkydrummer]

“It’s like hoovering water” …the guy’s so good with analogies

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

I've just finished watching the second series of Clarksons Farm and I've loved both series. This latest was hilarious in parts and I laughed out loud several times. The issues that Jeremy had in the second series with the Council were so frustrating I found myself feeling angry on his behalf. I do hope that after the series finished filming he actually took the Council to Court because in my opinion it was absolutely clear they were discriminating against him out of all the local farmers. They resented the fact that he was a media personality and petty jealousies surfaced. The series really did bring to light the nastiness and pettiness of those sitting on the council at that time. I sincerely hope they've been voted off in the interim. They didn't deserve their positions.

[@stephenoliver958]

100% agree, for one person to say “he has plenty of money he doesn’t need the restaurant “ they totally missed the point, through jealousy, that many people would benefit from it

[@supersonicsid5930]

Jeremy was actually sounding like a farmer , Who would ever have put money on that

[@slartybartfast5368]

And he’s got the obligatory farmer shirt🙄…. I’m not completely sure, but I don’t think tractors or range rovers work properly if you don’t have the shirt on….. fantastic series!!!!

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

I watched all the farm series and yes I learnt quiet a lot about farming well done to all who worked on that show

[@padraiggeaney3167]

What a normal genius of a man love his attitude to everything keep it up jeremy

[@donaldmorrison9940]

I think Clarkson gets away with being rich and un-politically correct because he doesn’t virtue signal. There’s no hypocrisy

[@markm1191]

National treasure is Jeremy , Sir Jeremy Clarkson should be . Great chap too use see often when lived Chippy , always a smile n polite wave or hi , says things as they are , and not scared try or say all aspects things, isn't that the essence of life . Bravo 🍻

[@kurtgellert9166]

As urbanites continue to blast the rural communities as backward and non-woke, Clarkson shows the importance and value the rural farm communities add to society and the challenges they face to bring food to our tables. And it’s hilarious along the way. Bravo Jeremy, Caleb, Gerald, and Charlie…

[@peterxyz3541]

True: Big difference between dropping $250k on luxury items vs $250k on a struggle to make a business.

[@darmastutidarmastuti]

Clarkson farm is the first reality show i watch....and i loved it..just like Jeremy said,,i loved the people's in Clarkson farm,,their were all genuine people's...not celebrities or famous people...

[@paulbooth77]

Jeremy is a natural entertainer. His unorthodox approach makes this show so watchable. Far more entertaining than either of the car shows tbh

[@jtomos]

Jeremy Clarkson is the most based person I've ever seen on TV. No wonder the woke mob hates him.

[@literallyshaking8019]

I’ve been a Top Gear and Grand Tour viewer from day one, and oddly enough, I think I liked Clarkson Farm more than both of them.

[@gypsyrubbertramps3487]

I loved season 1 of Clarksons farm and so thrilled to see season 2. It’s funny, interesting and I have learned so much about the area and farming. Amazing show!

[@timbayofquinte5486]

Love Clarkson’s farm series. Much better than the car show, which isn’t even about cars anymore…

[@GT380man]

As a Top Gear fan, I also rate JC’s Farm over Grand Tour.

[@kenhubar9934]

Being honest is what makes Jeremy likeable. I think we instinctively respect honesty even if it is disagreeable to us .But we must also be honest with ourselves

[@jamescagney2713]

To what point? I have seen stuff in the past where he seems to be rather rude about the Germans and the Americans and the BBC seem to endorse it? The guy is better off our screens imo. Unfortunately, I own a second home close to his cotswold place so still need to share the roads with the fool.

[@Michael-lt5eq]

One of my favorite humans for my whole life, as an American thats watched him since I was about 12. Love what he is doing for awareness of farmers and their difficulties when they supply so much for us all

[@garyc5483]

Clarkson is the best presenter on tv IMHO. You can tell this is a radio program because the interviewer never stops waving his arms about (bloody annoying) which makes you jump when they come out of the screen at you.

[@felixleiter5092]

Would you like to see clarckson on the bbc and sky political shows on Sunday??? Treble ratings for sure!!!

[@garyc5483]

@@felixleiter5092 The BBC do not deserve Clarkson.

[@felixleiter5092]

@@garyc5483 and we are lucky just to know him on the tele!

[@mr.hernandezdrives]

God bless you for many many yers to come Jeremy

[@melissacrawford303]

Bravo Jeremy!! I'm looking forward to season 3.

[@dograinengland3813]

I just finished this show. I became a fan of Jeremy and Koleb. Going to visit them soon

[@chloehennessey6813]

Hammond and May are just studio puppets? Bro. James may and Richard Hammond are national treasures.

[@Papatuanuku]

Awesome bro my grandfather was a cadet farming in chippingnorton during World War II and came to New Zealand at 17 years old I like your attitude can’t isn’t in your vocabulary ✌🏼😂

[@patsyporter1266]

Hello Jeremy, you are a great story teller, in particular the history films, miss you! thanks for youre work

[@GT380man]

Good reminder. He has huge respect for military people & outstanding exploits.

[@IAmTheRealBill]

His history shows were most excellent.

[@Rob-on5tz]

Christ, can you imagine the car crash of a show the BBC would have made out of it. Diversity this, diversity that, box ticking here there and every bloody where....Lucky escape there Jezza. And like you said the episodes are totally unscripted and "Real". Real people undiluted from the crap we have as celebs living in their London bubbles, who haven't got a fucking clue what happens outside the corridor of the M25.

[@nulnoh219]

Amazon isn't free from that either... Rings of Power for example. It really depends on who is running the show.

[@grahamball364]

Clarksons farm has been a great insight into life on the farm by a man ,who in the past has been known for his car programs,it’s a very different side of Jeremy,what it’s is good entertainment by a man who is willing to have a go ,Great show .🌲🌲🌲🐝🐝🐝🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🌲🌲🌲🌲🐝🐝🐝. 🚜👍

[@berniebolder8939]

Best broadcaster and presenter in my lifetime, the last of the non pc people..

[@baldnutbaz]

Watched and really enjoyed the full series it gave me a great insight and respect for farmers.

[@GlideYNRG]

One of the many highlights of the show is seeing him "get it". Getting the whole thing. And, the perseverance of the systems you have to deal with.

[@giaatta9303]

I loved the irrigation information. Wow. So fascinating

[@kazza8762]

And I love how hes trying to diversify and the shop helps other local farmers

[@caractacus22]

Well done, Jeremy, on the yellowhammers!

[@Bevan69]

Jeremy is brilliant , he's highlighted many issues that farmers face, he's opened my eyes about farming and the struggles that they Go through, keep doing what you are doing it's great x

[@MrAluntus]

Jeremy is brilliant

[@jfrancese8859]

From Australia, best show I have seen in a long time.

[@parisparis4911]

Great show! I loved it. Funny and educational for this city gal!

[@zenstrata]

We can forgive Jeremy because he's a real person, he earned what he has today. He's not some unrealistic poofter who wants to save the whales and make everyone who doesn't make several hundred thousand pounds or more per year struggle buying food while those other buggers live in their luxury cottages and eat their ice cream while telling us how they think we should live our lives.

[@ShotInTheDark]

Great interview with clarkson looking more human with each moment.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Clarkson discovers the real world. He comes out of it better than I expected.

[@Crazy_Worlds]

Great show. Congrats on winning the NFU award. Well deserved.

[@jamescagney2713]

New Fools Unmasked ?

[@remyllebeau77]

Jeremy, thank you for an amazing show, and please make sure you can keep making more seasons!

[@danielhoven570]

I really love Jeremy Clarkson, one of a few celebrities who’s opinion has value

[@elisabethj.v.beardsell9853]

Well done Jeremy, you have done a wonderful job.keep up the good work.

[@wayneswitzer3890]

Love your shows, like top gear and jeremy clarkson farm show, and you hammond and may made top gear great .

[@TheByard]

I didn't like it when they just wrecked things on Top Gear, but here I am watching JC wreck things on his farm and I enjoy it. But the difference is it's not done intentionally and they fix it afterwards, often for the better. People should never get jealous of others spending their money, because every thing they buy is made by someone, sold by someone, delivered by someone and maintained by someone. If they leave it under the mattress it's just the housekeeper that has to sweep round it. Another Cotswold farming program shown on KZbin is Harry's Farm, now Harry studied farming at university and so explains farming in an excellent way. He pulls apart articles on saving the planet and is even doing soil test that prove his best soil is pasture grazed by beef cattle. He is also looking into how many harvest years are left on his farm. It's an education to watch. PS: He also has a barn full of cars. Harry's Garage on KZbin.

[@GT380man]

I’ve the same philosophy. Not a tenth of Clarkson’s pile but still, it’s there to be spent. I try to bias spends as much as possible to local &/or small family businesses. If I don’t, they won’t be around!

[@GT380man]

Is that Henry Cole? The old machinery & bikes Guy?

[@ohshitwhatwasthatnoise5093]

What a loveable human.

[@EssentiallyLivingtheDream]

You are such an inspiration, amazing and you inspired us to create our KZbin channel with how incredibly natural and real you are. You really are opening peoples eyes!!! We went through a really tough patch last year, we lost our farmland and ended up renting a really rundown patch of land. Its nothing like what you have but creating the videos is spurring us on and keeping us going. One day, you never know but we might be in a position to have a farm again. We can only live in hope.

[@Userjdjddss]

Great man he’s doing very well

[@aprilblossoms4]

I am really glad he did the show. I have surprisingly learnt a lot about farming and the ridiculous costs involved in it. I don’t even know how the farmers do it considering it’s already back breaking work.

[@royalbloodedledgend]

I’m complete with Clarkson “When did we start listening to school girls?”

[@celestebredin6213]

Love the elephant drawing you have on the wall‼️

[@stuffthings3728]

I think it would be a good idea. If we let the farmers farm and just buy their stuff at the end. I don't remember anyone dieing from winter barley.

[@lesbrook]

I'm sure James and Richard appreciate being referred to as Jeremy's "studio puppets"

[@greymouser8659]

lost in translation...'muppets'

[@coxallk32]

If you don’t understand this then you really haven’t watched any Top Gear or Grand Tour episodes.

[@greymouser8659]

@@coxallk32 really lol

[@GT380man]

Hmm. They are no Clarksons, but they’re both good broadcasters, especially James May, and know their subjects. Like the best rock music, when these old fellas get together, there’s “no filler, all killer”.

[@gabrielgomescunha]

Seeing Jeremy being humble is refreshing

[@MarkARhodie]

I binge watched it yesterday and enjoyed it.

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion! 💚💫

[@Rasscasse]

Interesting stuff. Enjoyed watching. 👍

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Fab interview love the Elephant picture behind you

[@Bluetoothedshark]

Waiting eagerly for season 2.

[@razvanyke]

What a great video ! Cannot wait to check it out

[@marcdaniels9079]

Great video but could have done with a bit less sycophancy from Coren. I am sure Hammond and May will be delighted to have been portrayed as sidekicks who have their jokes written for them by JC. Somewhat under values their enormous contributions to TG.

[@lancebarker9825]

Personally I think jezza would make a cracking prime minister and get this eng a land great like it used to be and get farming and have all British products which can be grown or reared here and sell the surplus to the world. But that's me

[@alessandromazzini7026]

Jeremy IS THE ONLY ONE IN TELEVISION that truly understand how environment works and how we can make a difference

[@stephendickson9000]

And he won me with the bugs n birds.

[@tK-be6ns]

I keep hearing them describe the Cotswolds as Daylesford....which is funny to me as the Daylesford here in Oz is into water quality and hippy microfarming

[@johneley5680]

Jeremy being honest Keep it up mate 😜 Love it

[@pamelahunter8659]

Love this show.

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

best show i saw in years

[@giaatta9303]

Fantastic interview! I now like the farmer Jeremy… I did not like the car Jeremy. Toooo amazing. I find it surprising. Keep doing what you do Jeremy. Love farming and Jeremy for showcasing the challenges and hard life of farming. Wow.

[@neiledwards5100]

Clarkson should be the English prime minister

[@brendangoodenough173]

Love it, nail on head...

[@kevcherrett2914]

Jeremy, you rock, the world needs more Clarksons, keep on winding up the proffesionaly offended muppets

[@victoriamc.groggan3777]

Jeremy is fab love him 🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕🍀

[@soniahannah8263]

I don't care what his net worth is... He's hilarious, and he's genuine in a world where we're being forced to be false. He's the one constant!