It’s been a busy autumn for Clarkson’s Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper, who has announced yet another new venture just days after Jeremy Clarkson revealed that filming at Diddly Squat Farm has paused.
The 27-year-old tractor driver turned television star has become one of Britain’s most recognisable young farmers since first appearing alongside Clarkson in 2021. Four hit series later – with a fifth already confirmed – Cooper has turned his down-to-earth charm and entrepreneurial streak into a string of new opportunities beyond the camera.
A Cider-Fuelled Christmas Partnership
Kaleb’s latest project comes through Hawkstone, the drinks brand founded by Jeremy Clarkson and BrewDog co-creator Richard Chilton. Together they’ve unveiled a festive promotion designed to bring a little rural magic to pubs across the UK.
Under the scheme, pubs that stock Hawkstone Cider on tap this Christmas will receive a complimentary Christmas tree from Kaleb Cooper’s Jolly Pines, his own sustainable forestry venture based in the Cotswolds.
Announcing the offer, Kaleb said with his trademark grin:
“Nothing says festive like a cracking cider and a fresh Christmas tree! Stock Hawkstone Cider, and we’ll deliver one straight to your pub – you might even get a visit from me. Let’s make this Christmas one to remember!”
The initiative aims to boost British-grown produce and sustainable farming while adding a dose of Clarkson’s Farm humour to the holiday season.
Filming on Hold at Diddly Squat
The announcement follows a surprising update from Jeremy Clarkson himself, who confirmed over the weekend that filming for Clarkson’s Farm had “stopped for a little while.”
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Clarkson wrote:
“Filming at Diddly Squat has stopped for a little while, but the farming goes on. Today, I have rented out a pig for sexual purposes.”
The typically cheeky comment came as Clarkson hinted at taking a brief rest from the gruelling seven-year filming schedule that has made Clarkson’s Farm one of Prime Video’s most successful factual series.
Despite the pause, activity at the Oxfordshire farm remains constant. The Diddly Squat Farm Shop and the newly opened Farmer’s Dog Pub continue to attract fans from across the country, eager to sample Hawkstone beer, Kaleb’s cider, and Lisa Hogan’s homemade produce.
Kaleb Goes Global: ‘Down Under’ Adventure
Even as Diddly Squat slows down for the season, Kaleb’s career is accelerating. Earlier this year Amazon Prime Video confirmed that he would front his own four-part series, tentatively titled Kaleb: Down Under, taking him thousands of miles from home to explore one of the world’s biggest agricultural frontiers — Australia.
The show will follow Kaleb as he undertakes his first solo journey abroad, swapping the rolling hills of Oxfordshire for the vast cattle stations and grain plains of the Outback.
“I spend most of my time with the most-travelled man in the world,” Kaleb joked, referring to his mentor Jeremy Clarkson. “So I got brave and booked my first ever flight to see what all the fuss was about. Australia, here I come!”
He added:
“And Australia, you’ll be gaining a new farmer for a couple of months as I discover if I can make my farming contracting business go international.”
Amazon executives have described the project as a “natural next step” for the rising star, combining Kaleb’s comedic honesty with his genuine passion for agriculture.
Could Kaleb Fill the Clarkson Gap?
When asked by The Sun whether he could one day carry the Clarkson’s Farm torch on his own, Kaleb answered modestly:
“Hopefully one day. Who knows?”
Industry insiders note that his popularity – and his relatable approach to farming life – make him one of the network’s brightest prospects. With multiple ventures now under his belt, from Hawkstone Cider collaborations to Jolly Pines Tree Farm and now a solo series, Cooper’s brand continues to grow far beyond the fields of Chipping Norton.
For now, the young farmer remains true to his roots. As he often reminds fans:
“At the end of the day, I’m still just a lad who loves tractors.”
