Clive Owen embraces change as he hands farming responsibilities to next generation
In a re-run of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, Clive Owen shared his thoughts on the passage of time, acknowledging that he is ready to pass responsibilities to the younger generation.
The Channel 4 series, which originally aired last year, documented the challenges faced by the Owen family as they worked on renovating their property, affectionately known as Anty John's. Throughout the series, the family encountered numerous obstacles while transforming the land.
During the episode, Clive was seen observing his son Miles take on a significant responsibility—mowing the lawn for the first time. Speaking to the camera, Clive remarked, "We are cutting grass today. Now is our time, but the weather has been very unsettled." He added that they were quite literally "making hay while the sun shone."
For years, Clive had taken on the demanding task of managing their patchwork of fields. However, watching Miles step into this role held special meaning for him. With a chuckle, he admitted, "It is quite complicated, especially on these awkward fields. It is something I have always done, and it's lovely that I am not doing it. So, I am just telling him off, and he is fed up with me already."
Reflecting on his sons' growth, Clive expressed pride in seeing them take on more responsibilities. "They're grown-up these lads, and it's good for them to take over these jobs. Miles is a young man now, so the mowing is for him," he told Yorkshire Live, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
Embracing the natural shift in responsibilities, Clive added, "It's time to pass on the baton and let them do more and more. That is how it is. I am here to watch over them and annoy them, and we will get there in the end."
Meanwhile, Amanda Owen shared a touching moment of her own during the episode. She gathered her children for a cherished family photograph with Anty John's in the background. "It is great to have the whole gang back," she said, emphasizing the importance of family togetherness.
The re-run of Our Farm Next Door continues to resonate with audiences, offering an intimate look at the evolving dynamics of the Owen family as they embrace change and tradition in equal measure.
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