Clarkson’s Farm is back for a fifth season on Prime Video on June 3 and the latest outing is set to be packed full of drama.
Jeremy Clarkson tackles a major health scare, a farmer’s protest march and defiant animals in Clarkson’s Farm season 5.
Clarkson’s Farm returns for season five on June 3 and the latest instalment promises to take viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Jeremy Clarkson confronts an endless string of obstacles.
The new series, which welcomes back beloved characters such as Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland, will see Clarkson attempt to bring some calm to life at Diddly Squat following his serious heart scare.
Yet with ambitious plans for The Farmer’s Dog pub and being thrust headfirst into the realm of cutting-edge farming, it’s anything but plain sailing.
Land agent and agricultural consultant Charlie Ireland spoke candidly about his standout moments from season five, revealing: “In this series, there were some genuinely strong moments, like going to London for the march. I do think objective argument and discussion are things that bring communities together.”
He added: “I’m also still very keen on Jeremy’s idea of the cooperative supply through the pub. I think it’s brilliant, and it’s developed really well. I think, by the end, it all brings the farm together. It’s quite a dramatic final stretch.”
The programme’s executive producer, Andy Wilman, acknowledged it was Clarkson’s most intimate season to date, with his health battles playing a significant part throughout.
He continued: “Entertainment-wise, there’s a lot to laugh at. Jeremy introduces a new breed of EasyCare sheep that he’s absolutely convinced will behave, which, unsurprisingly, causes chaos. There’s also the madness of him trying to open a Santa’s grotto at the pub, and the sheer joy of watching Kaleb go abroad for the first time ever.”
Yet as the series progresses, things shift dramatically as he acknowledges the latter portion of the season becomes “much heavier”.
He revealed: “In the final episodes, it becomes much heavier and more emotional than anything we’ve seen before.
“In many ways it’s the most personal series yet, not because Jeremy wants to make it about himself, but simply because of circumstance. When the series opens, he’s sidelined with a heart problem, and that shapes everything that follows.”
The opening four episodes will land on June 3, with the subsequent pair arriving on June 10. The concluding two episodes will follow on June 17.
Clarkson’s Farm premieres on Prime Video on June 3
