Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson as she defends standing up to co-star
Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan took a swipe at Jeremy Clarkson while defending standing up to her co-star as she joked ‘if a bloke thinks he knows better than me, I’ll tell him so’.
The 25-year-old temporarily replaced Kaleb Cooper in series four of the Prime Video show, becoming a breakout star in the process.
She soon won over viewers with her significant farming knowledge and for being unafraid to put Jeremy, 66, in his place.
Jeremy himself was also left very impressed with Harriet, going on to describe her as ‘brilliant’.
Speaking to The Times, Harriet reflected on her time on the show, as she said: ‘If a bloke thinks he knows better than me and starts talking s***, I’ll tell him so.’
She added: ‘When I was on Clarkson’s Farm telling Jeremy what I thought, that was the real me. It wasn’t put on for the cameras.’
The popular documentary series, which follows Jeremy running Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, hit Amazon Prime in 2021.
It’s not the first time Harriet has poked fun at Jeremy – as she previously claimed not all farmers are ’60-year-old men with beer bellies’.
Harriet, who also has a background as a nurse, said she hopes her starring role in the show will help challenge the stereotype of who can be a farmer.
She told BBC News: ‘I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say “60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly”, and a lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too,’
‘Just because I’m a small, blonde that likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn’t mean I can’t be a farmer’.
Earlier this year, it was revealed Harriet bagged a brand new Channel 4 show away from the hit reality show -a presenting role on Channel 4’s Tiny Farmers.
The official press release states: ‘Tiny Farmers sees Harriet and Jessica joined by hen experts Avril and Michael who are sharing how to spot a happy hen and giving insight into an egg’s journey from farm to table.
‘Meanwhile four children are challenged to become egg farmers of the future -from taking on a challenge about looking after the hens to showcasing their cooking skills, this digital content will see how the tiny farmers get on.
‘Will they thrive or scramble under pressure?’
The star will be joined by comedian Jessica Knappett on the show, which launched on the TV channel’s YouTube channel on January 19 2026.
Stephen Parnell, Digital Commissioning Executive at Channel 4, said of the new programme: ‘Harriet and Jessica’s infectious enthusiasm brings to life, connecting brilliantly with our young contestants as they compete to impress both hens and hosts.
‘Working alongside Interstellar TV and The Happy Egg Co. has been a joy, and I can’t wait to share this hilarious – yet heartwarming – show with viewers.’
Managing Director at Interstellar TV, David Williams, added: ‘Who knew that chickens, children and cooking would be the perfect recipe for a show full of warm-hearted competition and fun!
‘Harriet, Jessica and our fantastic four Tiny Farmers of the future were on cracking form delighting not just hundreds of happy hens, but everyone watching too.’
