Clarkson’s Farm Series 4 is more of the same, perhaps slightly muted after the resolution to the farm shop planning issues—so much so that the Diddly Squat Farm Shop barely features. What does get prominence is the new farmhand Harriet Cowan. Was she cast or really found by Charlie? She’s there to help out while Kaleb is on sabbatical doing his “tour,” which looks like a one-man show. However, fear not, because the proposed pub rekindles the planning wars over a picnic site used for various activities, including “dogging.” Jeremy Clarkson isn’t about give ujp a fantastic story line thats a gift from the TV gods.
I like Clarkson’s Farm, and there’s no doubt his collective approach, support for British producers, ability to amplify opinions, and affable rogue persona make this compelling TV. However, “Diddly Squat” it isn’t—I suspect everyone associated with the program has their cup running over with the commercial money-making machine riding on his celebrity (or is it notoriety?). Like the Kardashians, this merry band of very British characters are making regular trips to the bank with pockets full of cash. While Jeremy, Harriet, and Kaleb are all contributing to the conversation, and Jeremy seems sincere in his farming commitment, he’s not in the same position as the farmers surrounding me here in South Cambridgeshire. Yes, they have cafes and farm shops and suffer the weather, but they don’t have a lucrative Amazon deal feeding the commercial machine. And at the end of this series, when Jeremy is standing in front of the whiteboard working out his profits, add in the millions from the Amazon deal!
Clarkson’s Farm – Series 4
- Featuring:
- Jeremy Clarkson: Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter, now attempting to run a 1,000-acre farm in the Cotswolds.
- Kaleb Cooper: Young local farmer and fan favourite, temporarily away on a national tour during part of this series.
- Harriet Cowan: New farmhand and Derbyshire nurse brought in to assist during Kaleb’s absence.
- Lisa Hogan: Clarkson’s partner, overseeing the farm shop and launching a new product line.
- Charlie Ireland: The ever-practical land agent, helping navigate red tape and farm logistics.
- Gerald Cooper: Veteran builder and digger operator, back on site after a health scare.
- Genre & Contestants:
- Genre: Reality documentary.
- Contestants: No contestants; the series follows real-life events on Clarkson’s farm.
- Synopsis: Series 4 picks up a few months after the previous season, with Kaleb on a nationwide tour and Lisa developing a new product line, leaving Jeremy to manage Diddly Squat Farm largely on his own. To alleviate pressure on the overcrowded farm shop and appease local authorities, Jeremy decides to open a pub, encountering numerous obstacles including bureaucratic hurdles and property issues. The series continues to showcase the unpredictable challenges of farming life, blending humor with the realities of rural enterprise.
- Channel & Premiere:
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
- Premiere Date: 23 May 2025
- Key Creatives:
- Creator: Jeremy Clarkson
- Director: Gavin Whitehead
- Executive Producers: Andy Wilman, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May
- Production Companies: Expectation Entertainment, Con Dao Productions, Amazon Studios
- Next Episode Info:
- Next Episodes: Episodes 7 and 8
- Release Date: 6 June 2025
- Release Schedule: Episodes are released in batches: the first four on 23 May, two on 30 May, and the final two on 6 June.
