Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson's Farm is a British documentary series. It came out on Amazon Prime Video on 11 June 2021. The show follows Jeremy Clarkson, known from car programmes, as he takes over running his 1000-acre farm in the Cotswolds after the old manager retires.

He learns farming from scratch with help from young worker Kaleb Cooper, land agent Charlie Ireland, and others like cheerful Lisa Hogan and dry-stone wall expert Gerald Cooper. The eight episodes cover a full year of planting crops, buying sheep, dealing with bad weather, the driest spring on record, lambing during lockdown, and harvest. It mixes funny mistakes with real looks at how hard farming is.

What I Loved

Jeremy Clarkson's blunt humour shines as he fails at simple farm tasks and swears at tractors. Kaleb Cooper steals scenes with his sharp wit and real farming skill at just 21 years old. Their arguments feel true and make you laugh out loud.

The beautiful shots of the English countryside add calm. The show teaches real facts about weather troubles, rules, and money woes without feeling like a lesson. Moments of joy, like new lambs, mix well with hard times.

Why You Should Watch

It shows the tough side of British farming in a fun way. You see how much work goes into food on your plate. Fans of Jeremy from old shows will enjoy his new side. People new to him will like the honest team and quick jokes. Episodes last about 45 minutes, easy to watch one after another. It came out during lockdown and gave many a lift with its hope and laughs. You learn and smile at the same time.

Favourite Quote

"I shall farm it myself."

He says this after learning the old manager retires. It starts his whole adventure and shows his bold but clueless start into farming.

Takeaway

Farming demands skill, luck with weather, and hard work each day. Beginners face big challenges but can learn with good help. The show teaches respect for farmers who feed us. Small wins matter more than quick money. Team work beats going alone. Nature sets the rules, not people.