Jeremy Clarkson has given fans an exciting update on the future of his hit Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, revealing that filming for season five has officially wrapped. The 64-year-old former Top Gear host shared the news on Instagram, posting a cheerful snapshot alongside his girlfriend Lisa Hogan and fan-favorite farmhands Kaleb and Gerald Cooper.
The upcoming season is expected to showcase some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the show’s history. Earlier this year, Clarkson’s 1,000-acre Oxfordshire farm was struck by an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis, forcing the property into a strict two-month lockdown during which buying or selling cattle was completely prohibited. The outbreak marked one of the most challenging periods for the farm, which Clarkson has been personally managing since 2019, following the retirement of the previous farmer.
Since purchasing Diddly Squat Farm in 2008, Clarkson has documented his often chaotic, yet surprisingly heartfelt attempts at running the land himself. The series, which has earned BAFTA recognition, follows the trials and tribulations of Clarkson navigating the complex world of agriculture with the help of beloved farmhands Kaleb and Gerald. Over the years, fans have witnessed everything from crop disasters to livestock challenges, with Clarkson’s candid humor and stubborn determination providing the show’s trademark charm.
Financially, Clarkson recently admitted that the television series plays a critical role in keeping Diddly Squat afloat. In August, he described this year’s harvest as “catastrophic,” noting that such a level of failure would be alarming in any industry. “It looks like this year’s harvest will be catastrophic. That should be a worry for anyone who eats food,” he wrote on X. When a fan suggested that such struggles make “good TV,” Clarkson replied wryly: “Yes. But most farms don’t have TV shows to keep them going.”
Beyond farming, Clarkson has been expanding his business ventures. He opened his Oxfordshire pub, The Farmer’s Dog, to the public in August and continues to write his long-running column, blending commentary on rural life with his signature irreverent wit. In a recent post, he humorously warned that breakfast had become something of a health hazard due to the wild mushrooms sprouting across his fields. “There are 15,000 different types of mushroom in the UK and you can eat all of them. But some of them only once. And that’s where things get tricky,” he explained. With a trademark dose of reckless humor, Clarkson admitted: “So I just chuck them all in a pan at lunchtime and play Russian roulette. So far so good…”
As fans eagerly await the new season, it promises to continue capturing Clarkson’s larger-than-life personality, the unpredictable nature of farming, and the heartfelt stories of the people who help him run Diddly Squat Farm. With the stakes higher than ever, both on-screen and off, season five is shaping up to be a landmark installment in the beloved series.
