Jeremy Clarkson has once again proved that his sharp humour is alive and well — this time by taking a playful jab at fellow TV star James Corden and his Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones.
The Clarkson’s Farm host has just released a brand-new book titled The Farmer’s Dog, which offers fans an inside look at life on his famous Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. The book, now available at Waterstones for £11, gives readers a taste of Clarkson’s trademark wit and his often-chaotic journey through farming, business, and running his recently opened pub, The Farmer’s Dog.
In a promotional video shared to Instagram, the 65-year-old author and TV presenter proudly held up a copy of his new release, saying:
“Look at this, it’s my new book, The Farmer’s Dog. It’s about a year on the farm and what it was like to open a pub, and I thought I’d read you an excerpt from it, give you a flavour.”
He then humorously read aloud a line describing the absurd challenge of finding the right animal for a festive scene:
“We can’t find a reindeer, so I’m having to use a normal deer with antlers taped to its head.”
Pausing for effect, Clarkson smirked at the camera and added, “Exciting stuff, The Farmer’s Dog.”
But it was what came next that had fans laughing. As Clarkson panned the camera across the table to show his book on display, he noticed another newly released title sitting right beside it — When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between, a behind-the-scenes chronicle by James Corden and Ruth Jones about the creation of their hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Without missing a beat, Clarkson glanced at the rival book and quipped dryly:
“Better than that.”
The cheeky remark instantly drew laughs from his followers, who praised the former Top Gear host for his quick wit.
Corden and Jones’s Gavin & Stacey companion book, retailing at £12.50 on Amazon, explores the origins and success of the beloved comedy that first aired in 2007 and ran for three series, along with two hugely popular Christmas specials. The most recent festive episode, which aired last December, drew an astonishing 20 million viewers — a testament to the enduring popularity of the show.
Meanwhile, Clarkson’s The Farmer’s Dog continues his streak of best-selling writing about life on Diddly Squat Farm, blending humour, grit, and self-deprecation in true Clarkson fashion — and, as ever, a few light-hearted digs at his fellow celebrities.
