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Telegraph
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
David Beckham to guest edit Country Life
David Beckham is to guest edit Country Life. The former England captain, who admitted to reading every edition 'cover-to-cover', will take control of the magazine for an issue in October. The news of his editorship was announced in Wednesday's edition. Mark Hedges, the editor-in-chief, said: 'As soon as we were introduced, David told me how much he loves Country Life. 'He reads every issue from cover to cover and it's been a great companion to him as he's developed his own life in the countryside.' Beckham grew up in Leytonstone, London, but now lives in a £12 million countryside manor near Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. He has said that nature has become an important part of his life. Previous guest editors of the magazine have included the King and the Princess Royal. Beckham said: 'I am honoured to have been invited to guest edit an edition of a magazine that I have always admired and read. 'I am really looking forward to working with the editorial team to produce an issue that will celebrate what the countryside and the great British landscape mean to me and my family.' Mr Hedges added: 'I'm absolutely delighted that David has agreed to guest edit the magazine, especially as it will be my 1,000th issue since I became editor. 'This one-off edition will feature David Beckham's favourite view and his best-loved recipe, as well as his rural champions and the craftsmen and women who have helped to shape his home in the Cotswolds, together with an insight into how the countryside has come to play an increasingly important role in his life. 'I know he has a deep love of the countryside, which has grown since he retired as a professional footballer. 'As a global football icon, with a passion for the countryside, his dogs, chickens, bees and his garden – notably trees, roses and vegetables – I'm excited to see what his special commemorative issue will bring.' Country Life is a weekly magazine that celebrates nature and the English countryside and has been in print since 1897. It features articles on rural communities, hobbies and politics. Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday this year and is expected to be given a knighthood in the King's birthday honours on Saturday.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Jeremy Clarkson meets Australia captain Pat Cummins: ‘I've never been a fan of cricket'
Jeremy Clarkson hosted Australia captain Pat Cummins at his Diddly Squat Farm but admitted that he is no fan of cricket. Cummins is gearing up for Australia's World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's next week and took the opportunity to visit Clarkson's famous farm in Chipping Norton. The pair also played a game of farmyard cricket, testing a bat that had been made from willow grown on Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm. Cummins, who will lead Australia against England in the Ashes series later this year, bowled at Clarkson's Farm stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland in the light-hearted game. Clarkson watched as a spectator-cum-fielder. 'I've watched every episode of Clarkson's Farm and visiting the team from Diddly Squat Farm ahead of training for the World Test Championship final was a real treat,' said Cummins, who owns a farm in New South Wales. 'The life of a farmer is just as chaotic as you see on the show, and I was very impressed with Charlie's idea to grow English cricket bat willow. Thanks to Jeremy and the team for hosting me.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) Clarkson said that he relished hosting Cummins, despite his lack of interest in cricket. 'I've never been a fan of cricket,' Clarkson said. 'I always had too much hay fever to know what was going on. But at least now I've found a way to make some money out of it. 'We enjoyed showing Pat around Diddly Squat Farm, after we had Oscar Piastri visit us previously as well. The only non-Australian sportsman who's visited was David Beckham.' The event was arranged by Amazon Prime, who are showing the World Test Championship live in Australia and also broadcast Clarkson's Farm. Australia are the reigning World Test champions, after defeating India in the 2023 final. Their match against South Africa at Lord's begins on Wednesday. Cummins, who has taken 294 Test wickets at an average of 22.4 as well as contributing crucial lower-order runs, is regarded as one of Australia's finest-ever cricketers.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katherine Ryan reveals ‘oversharing' celebs on her podcast have admitted smoking crack cocaine
KATHERINE Ryan has come to expect strangers to tell her their guilty secrets. But the comic, who regularly reveals all about herself, was shocked to hear about the dark pasts of celebrity pals on her new podcast about ageing. Katherine has so far been joined by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, presenter Olivia Attwood, footballer Jill Scott, and in an upcoming episode Katie Price. At London's SXSW festival, she joked: 'I love people who overshare, it does not surprise me. "Now people stop me on the street to tell me about their divorces. 'But I was shocked to learn we had crackheads on the podcast. "We had so many celebs, especially famous in the Nineties, who would abuse drugs, and bounce back.' What's My Age Again? drops every Tuesday. KELLY ROWLAND will replace LeAnnn Rimes as a coach on The Voice UK when the ITV talent show comes back for a 14th series this summer. The Destiny's Child singer, who was a judge on The X Factor in 2011, said: 'I am excited to join The Voice UK and I am looking forward to working with the excellent and passionate coaches the show is known for.' Harriet's farm hand Celebrations looked to be in store Harriet Cowan kept a firm hand on balloons for a barnyard bash in Chipping Norton last weekend. She held on to the balloons, of farm animals and a tractor that resembled Jeremy Clarkson 's beloved Lamborghini. 3 Harriet shot to fame as the new farmhand on the fourth series of Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video last month. With Jeremy unable to call upon Kaleb Cooper 's help, Harriet stepped in and she has put rumours of bad blood with Kaleb to bed. She told BBC Derby: 'Kaleb's amazing. Me and him got on really well. Shock moment Katherine Ryan jokes about Holly Willoughby's kidnap ordeal and Alison Hammond's weight live on stage 'He's another farmer to add to my phone list to ring. Everyone checks in to make sure everyone's fine.' It feels good to the cast They get up close and personal in the TV adaptation of Paris Lees 's memoir What It Feels Like For A Girl, but it wasn't hard for the BBC Three show's cast to get along. Lead actor Ellis Howard has revealed he and his co-stars, including Michael Socha and Hannah Walters, hit it off from the get-go. At the SXSW festival Ellis said: 'It started in the final round of casting. "I walked in and [co-star] Laquarn Lewis was in an Anne Summers one-piece with his arse hanging out. "Then Hannah Jones walked over in eight-inch heels, and I was like, 'What the f***ing hell? It's ten in the morning in Walthamstow'. 'They crashed into my life, but it felt like something was hot-wired in my brain, like I'd been searching my whole life for a connection, and I did with these two.' Laquarn, who plays Lady Di, added: 'We support each other 24/7, though [in] the WhatsApp group, I'm on 'Do Not Disturb' at the minute!' What It Feels Like For A Girl is on BBC iPlayer now. Filming has started on new legal drama Pierre, starring David Harewood. The six-part Channel 4 series will see the award-winning actor play glamorous duty solicitor Pierre. But his character is put to the test when he investigates the suspicious death of a client and begins to uncover a chilling web of corruption. Joining the cast are Boiling Point's Jason Flemyng, Hijack's Nikkita Chadha and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet's Christopher Fairbank.
The Independent
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘We get on really well': Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan on Kaleb Cooper
Harriet Cowan, a temporary replacement for farm manager Kaleb Cooper on Jeremy Clarkson 's Diddy Squat farm, has addressed perceived awkwardness between her and Cooper that viewers noticed on the show. Cowan was brought in due to Cooper's touring commitments, leading fans to observe what seemed like Cooper's unimpressed reaction to her arrival. Despite on-screen tensions, Cowan has stated that she and Cooper are now close friends, emphasizing his skill as a farmer and their camaraderie. Viewers have responded positively to Cowan's wit and farming knowledge, with many hoping she will become a permanent member of the Chipping Norton farm team. Cowan, a nurse and social media personality, gained recognition for her farming content on TikTok and her advocacy during farmers' protests against inheritance tax changes.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Diddly Squat farmhand Harriet Cowan's future on Clarkson's Farm REVEALED after TikTok star 'stepped in' to help Jeremy Clarkson while Kaleb Cooper was on tour
The future of Diddly Squat farmhand Harriet Cowan has been revealed after the TikTok star 'stepped in' to help Jeremy Clarkson during the latest series of Clarkson's Farm. Harriet, 24, starred in season four of the Prime Video show, which follows former Top Gear host Jeremy, 65, as he masters the art of farming, after manager Kaleb Cooper, 26, was unable to appear in several episodes. Once Kaleb, who was absent due to touring in his one-man show, returned to Chipping Norton, it wasn't long before Harriet said an emotional goodbye to Jeremy, who told her: 'You saved my life. So, if we get stuck again, can we give you a call?' But MailOnline can reveal that Harriet may not take Jeremy up on his offer as sources close to the programme have confirmed there are 'no plans' for the NHS nurse to return for season five. And viewers shouldn't expect to see Harriet again this series, which includes a further two episodes available to watch on May 30 followed by the final instalment on June 6. Despite her extensive agricultural skills and credibility as a farmer's daughter, it's understood that Harriet will not film anymore scenes for the streamer 'at this stage.' A TV source explained: 'Harriet only came on the show to help Jeremy while Kaleb was on tour. 'She finished filming as soon as he arrived back, leaving Kaleb to the job. 'Jeremy was so grateful for Harriet's hard work and expertise, he will definitely call upon her services in the future whenever he needs an extra pair of hands, but at this stage there are no future plans for her to film Clarkson's Farm.' During their sad goodbye, where the two shared a warm embrace, Jeremy told Harriet: 'So, this is it, you're off back to Derbyshire? 'Well, listen you have been an absolute star, thanks ever so much for everything, you have been absolutely brilliant and best of luck. 'You saved my life, you did, you were brilliant, so listen if we get stuck again can I give you a call, let me rephrase that, when we get stuck again.' Harriet, who's a full-time nurse from Derbyshire, was praised by Jeremy during her time working at his 1,000-acre farm, with the presenter regularly calling her a 'star' and 'completely brilliant' thanks to her agricultural knowledge. The two struck up a father-daughter relationship and would often banter together including when Harriet joked with Jeremy about his bushy eyebrows, which resulted in the social media star trimming his overgrown hairs. MailOnline has approached Prime Video for comment. Harriet, who's a full-time nurse from Derbyshire, was praised by Jeremy during her time working at his 1,000-acre farm, with the presenter regularly calling her a 'star' and 'brilliant' When Kaleb, who has starred on Clarkson's Farm since series one, returned to Diddly Squat after his tour, there was undeniable tension between him and Harriet as they appeared to meet for the first time on camera. And Kaleb wasn't entirely happy with the way the farm had been run in his absence, as he is seen inspecting the land including where Harriet had planted burley. Kaleb worked on the land prior to Jeremy purchasing the farm in 2008 and has since become a breakout star of the Prime Video series, releasing his own books and touring with show, The World According to Kaleb. Clarkson Farm season four follows Jeremy as he locates the venue for pub venture The Farmer's Dog as well as documenting the harsh winter and difficulties farmers face on a daily basis. Harriet's final challenge on Diddly Squat was rehousing a pig, nicknamed by Jeremy 'Harvey Weinstein', who had bullied the rest of the animals, a goodbye the cast did not struggle with. However, as Harriet came to film her final scene, Jeremy added: 'It was now time for another departure from Diddy Squat... and that was a bit sad.'
