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Wales Online
10 hours ago
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- Wales Online
'Brilliant' Clarkson's Farm book narrated by Jeremy Clarkson is free in Father's Day deal
'Brilliant' Clarkson's Farm book narrated by Jeremy Clarkson is free in Father's Day deal Dad can choose from a wide range of audiobooks in this deal for Father's Day Clarkson's Farm has proven hugely popular, and now dads can read all about it with a free audiobook narrated by the man himself (Image: Amazon ) Knowing what to get Dad for Father's Day can be a challenge, but here's something he might not think about buying for himself. Audible, Amazon's audiobook platform, is offering a special Father's Day deal that includes a free Premium Plus trial, allowing them to listen to all kinds of books as they're going about their daily business. One book included in the offer is Jeremy Clarkson's book Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm, narrated by the man himself. Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm, which follows the former Top Gear presenter as he learns the ways of farming his beautiful land in the Cotswolds, has proven to be immensely popular, and Clarkson's book gives readers some extra insight into his agricultural venture. After the free first month is done, the Audible subscription is then down to £8.99 a month, with an array of books to choose from. READ MORE: Argos slashes prices on 'powerful' Karcher pressure washers perfect for patio cleaning READ MORE: These 'game-changer' Apple AirPods have nearly 20% off As the deal aligns perfectly with Father's Day, it is worth noting some of the fan favourites for dads on the platform currently. Firstly is the previously mentioned Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm audiobook by Jeremy Clarkson which invites listeners to the English TV presenter's farm and his experience of farming for himself. The book is narrated by Clarkson as he describes his journey with the help from his team including girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the tractor driver, cheerful Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security, Gerald. Other options include The World According to Kaleb, narrated by Clarkson's buddy Kaleb Cooper, in which he speaks about his strong views on many things: sheep, Jeremy Clarkson's farming journey and other topics such as philosophy, why farming is the best job in the world and even goats. Cooper also has several other audiobooks including It's a Farming Thing and Britain According to Kaleb, meaning dad won't be struggling to find books to listen to. If it's fiction that dad prefers to listen to, there are thousands of options on Audible to choose from. For example, there's Stephen King's new release Never Flinch, which is described as a thriller that intertwines a number of storylines, or Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, which follows four unlikely friends in a retirement village who meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders - until a brutal killing takes place on their own doorstep. Richard Osman's books are also available on Audible (Image:) However, Audible isn't the only platform with audiobooks. Shoppers could also try Spotify which offers over 250,000 audiobook titles for Premium subscribers to stream every month. Shoppers can enjoy up to 15 hours of audiobook listening time monthly on the platform, enjoying everything from sci-fi to romance and all in between, as well as music, for £11.99 per month. Apple also has audiobooks available through Apple Books which allows shoppers to buy, listen to and read books. The books on Audible have been rated highly. For example Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm by Clarkson has a high 4.8 out of 5 star rating from over 2000 reviews on Audible. One person said: 'Brilliant book. Having watched the series, I was dubious about the book being a repeat of what I had already watched on TV. But it was actually amazing and funny. I think that the fact it was read by Jeremy Clarkson too made it even better as you can hear how much he enjoyed farming and the lengthy battles that it presents a farmer in the UK.' Jeremy Clarkson during the "Clarkson's Farm" photocall (Image:) Another said: 'Excellent humorous book. I hope there's a follow up. Well worth the money and Clarkson at his best.' 'Jeremy Clarkson is funny… Bravo,' said another. Some people, however, weren't as happy with the audiobook as one person commented: 'Loved the programme and thought I'd enjoy the book but it wasn't for me personally.' Article continues below Another person said: "Brilliant just brilliant I am and always have been a farmer and still find it thoroughly amusing Never a truer word said. Well done Jeremy keep going. However, for a full month free just in time for Father's Day, an Audible subscription could be the perfect gift for dads everywhere.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan hits back at sexist stereotypes, saying ‘Not all farmers are 60 year old men'
HARRIET Cowan has hit back at sexist stereotypes after joining the cast of Clarkson's Far. 9 Harriet Cowan is the newest member of the team at Diddly Squat Credit: YouTube 9 She quickly settled into farm life at Diddly Squat as Jeremy needed help when Kaleb was away Credit: YouTube 9 The farming personality wants to challenge stereotypes around the industry Credit: Instagram In series four of the show, the former Grand Tour star needed help to run His trusted right-hand man Kaleb Cooper was touring the country with his one-man show, The World According to Kaleb. As the farm hand travelled around the UK meeting his adoring fans, life became difficult for Jezza on Clarkson's Farm. Jeremy became overwhelmed as he tried to operate machinery, drive his new tractors, and deal with the animals with little success. READ MORE ON CLARKSON'S FARM So he brought in Derbyshire native When Kaleb eventually returned, although he was wary at first, they soon became acquainted as they developed a friendship. They even helped each other Harriet has received plenty of attention since her appearance on the show, and she says she wants to challenge farming stereotypes. Most read in News TV She told "A lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too. Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper REPLACED by glam new farmhand in new series - as Jeremy's Top Gear co-star makes cameo "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." She added: "I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook. "When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed - it's just changing that stereotype." Initially, the blonde bombshell was approached to join the Amazon Prime programme by another fan favourite, land agent Who is Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper? By Conor O'Brien Hailing from Chipping Norton, farmer The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm - which he'd owned since 2008. Born and bred in the area, Kaleb has become Jeremy's right-hand man and sort of farming mentor. Viewers have watched the pair light-heartedly 'clash' - with Kaleb Three series have aired - with a fourth on the way - significantly raising Kaleb's public profile. Away from the screen, the farmer is also a father to two young children But it turns out, that she might not have known what she was signing up for, as she admitted that she had not even watched a single instalment of the factual reality show. Harriet revealed: "It worked so much better I think because I didn't know what to expect. I just went out and did what I'd do on my farm. "Every farm is slightly different but at the end of the day you all have the same goal. You're there to farm the land and look after your animals." She didn't even watch Top Gear growing up, so she looked at Jeremy as just another farm owner. 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 Harriet Cowan "Jeremy was no different," Harriet revealed. "He's the same as every other farmer I know. "He just wanted to achieve something with his farm and look after his animals and get the best out of it." She added: "Growing up, I never watched Top Gear and we don't watch a lot of TV, so he was just another farmer for me. Flat peak cap and a checked shirt. "Genuinely, that man just wants to achieve something with his farm. He really does want to learn as well, which is the best bit for me." Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast. Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed "Cheerful Charlie", a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management. 9 Kalep Cooper left Jeremy to tend to the land alone as he went on tour Credit: PA 9 When he returned, he developed a friendship with his newest colleague as they dealt with the 'psycho' pig together Credit: Amazon Prime 9 The new Amazon Prime star noted that women became farmers during the war Credit: YouTube 9 She says that Jeremy is like any other farm owner Credit: YouTube 9 She also never eve watched an episode of Top Gear Credit: Instagram 9 Harriet also admitted that she was first approached by land agent Charlie Ireland and had never seen the show before Credit: Instagram You can watch the first part of series four of Clarkson's Farm now on Amazon Prime
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan hits back at sexist stereotypes, saying ‘Not all farmers are 60 year old men'
She was approached to join the team by land agent Charlie Ireland DIDDLY SQUAT! Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan hits back at sexist stereotypes, saying 'Not all farmers are 60 year old men' HARRIET Cowan has hit back at sexist stereotypes after joining the cast of Clarkson's Far. The blonde beauty is the newest addition to the selection of farm hands that help out Jeremy Clarkson on his 1,000 acre Oxfordshire site. Advertisement 9 Harriet Cowan is the newest member of the team at Diddly Squat Credit: YouTube 9 She quickly settled into farm life at Diddly Squat as Jeremy needed help when Kaleb was away Credit: YouTube 9 The farming personality wants to challenge stereotypes around the industry Credit: Instagram In series four of the show, the former Grand Tour star needed help to run Diddly Squat. His trusted right-hand man Kaleb Cooper was touring the country with his one-man show, The World According to Kaleb. As the farm hand travelled around the UK meeting his adoring fans, life became difficult for Jezza on Clarkson's Farm. Jeremy became overwhelmed as he tried to operate machinery, drive his new tractors, and deal with the animals with little success. Advertisement So he brought in Derbyshire native Harriet, who got stuck right into farm life. When Kaleb eventually returned, although he was wary at first, they soon became acquainted as they developed a friendship. They even helped each other deal with a particularly difficult pig as Jeremy stood back. Harriet has received plenty of attention since her appearance on the show, and she says she wants to challenge farming stereotypes. Advertisement She told The BBC: "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', "A lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too. Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper REPLACED by glam new farmhand in new series - as Jeremy's Top Gear co-star makes cameo "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." She added: "I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook. Advertisement "When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed - it's just changing that stereotype." Initially, the blonde bombshell was approached to join the Amazon Prime programme by another fan favourite, land agent Charlie Ireland. Who is Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper? By Conor O'Brien Hailing from Chipping Norton, farmer Kaleb Cooper shot to fame by appearing in Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm. The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm - which he'd owned since 2008. Born and bred in the area, Kaleb has become Jeremy's right-hand man and sort of farming mentor. Viewers have watched the pair light-heartedly 'clash' - with Kaleb usually ridiculing Jeremy's efforts. Three series have aired - with a fourth on the way - significantly raising Kaleb's public profile. Away from the screen, the farmer is also a father to two young children But it turns out, that she might not have known what she was signing up for, as she admitted that she had not even watched a single instalment of the factual reality show. Harriet revealed: "It worked so much better I think because I didn't know what to expect. I just went out and did what I'd do on my farm. Advertisement "Every farm is slightly different but at the end of the day you all have the same goal. You're there to farm the land and look after your animals." She didn't even watch Top Gear growing up, so she looked at Jeremy as just another farm owner. 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 Harriet Cowan "Jeremy was no different," Harriet revealed. "He's the same as every other farmer I know. "He just wanted to achieve something with his farm and look after his animals and get the best out of it." Advertisement She added: "Growing up, I never watched Top Gear and we don't watch a lot of TV, so he was just another farmer for me. Flat peak cap and a checked shirt. "Genuinely, that man just wants to achieve something with his farm. He really does want to learn as well, which is the best bit for me." Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast. Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lisa Hogan: A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. Kaleb Cooper: A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed "Cheerful Charlie", a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management. 9 Kalep Cooper left Jeremy to tend to the land alone as he went on tour Credit: PA 9 When he returned, he developed a friendship with his newest colleague as they dealt with the 'psycho' pig together Credit: Amazon Prime Advertisement 9 The new Amazon Prime star noted that women became farmers during the war Credit: YouTube 9 She says that Jeremy is like any other farm owner Credit: YouTube 9 She also never eve watched an episode of Top Gear Credit: Instagram 9 Harriet also admitted that she was first approached by land agent Charlie Ireland and had never seen the show before Credit: Instagram Advertisement You can watch the first part of series four of Clarkson's Farm now on Amazon Prime
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Clarkson's Farm star's life off-screen from long-term boyfriend to family feud
Glamorous farmhand Harriet Cowan has said goodbye to Jeremy Clarkson and the Diddly Squat farm after stepping in to provide much-needed cover - but she quickly became a fan favourite New farmhand Harriet Cowan, 24, has said her goodbyes to the Diddly Squat farm after stepping in to provide some help to Jeremy Clarkson in series four - and a little dash of glamour. The TikTok star was brought in as cover for manager Kaleb Cooper, 26, whilst he went on tour with his one-man show across the country, but on his return to the Chipping Norton farm, Harriet returned to her normal day-to-day life. In the sweet moment, she said goodbye to Jeremy Clarkson, the former Top Gear presenter, and said she had been a lifesaver. "You saved my life. So, if we get stuck again, can we give you a call?" He asked the trained nurse. However, as it stands, there are "no plans" that she will appear again in this series of Clarkson's Farm, or any potential future ones - sources close to the show have previously revealed. Whilst Harriet has left the show for now, the social media star quickly became a fan favourite - and boasts over 448,700 followers on her TikTok account and 159,000 on Instagram - with many calling for her to be brought back to the show. Harriet comes from a farming family and grew up on her grandad's livestock farm, which her dad has now taken over. Most of the content centres around life in agriculture and her unbelievably sweet brown collie dog, Sky. The Mirror takes a look at just what Harriet gets up to off-screen. Girls' holiday and nights out Since finishing her time on Clarkson's Farm, Harriet has jetted off with her friends to Spain to enjoy a break in the sunshine. She ditched the wellies, grabbed a bucket hat and a blue bikini, and spent some much-needed time away from the farm relaxing poolside - and shared a few snaps from her time away. Harriet was seen getting dolled up for a night out with the girls and shared a picture of her hard at work blowing up a pink lido so they could lounge in the pool. She's also reported to have tried on a few accessories at a local store. Whilst Harriet spends a lot of her time hard at work on the farm and nursing - as well as reportedly working as an advocate for the mental health of farmers - she also likes to let her hair down, and often posts snaps on her socials of glamorous nights out with her pals and partner James Booth. Boyfriend James Harriet has been with her boyfriend James - who is also reported to be a third-generation farmer - for "some time," according to one of her step sisters. The Clarkson's Farm star regularly posts pictures and sweet videos with her partner, who she seems to have met at the Young Farmers Club (YFC), writing over one video post of the couple: "The 'butterfly effect' is crazy because if I didn't join young farmers we'd of never of met." The pair obviously have a lot in common with their farming backgrounds, with Harriet writing in one joking post last year: "Your bf brings you presents to unwrap ... Mine brings me bales to unwrap. We're not the same." She joked in another post about lambing season, which saw her holding a seriously cute lamb "I've been covered head to toe in bodily fluids. But at the end of it all I expect my bf to take the bins out cause it's gross". Nursing career Whilst Harriet seems to be pretty busy helping out with the cows and sheep on the farm - she also has a full-time job as a nurse. She graduated from the University of Derby in 2023 and is now fully qualified, working for the NHS, so needless to say she has a pretty packed schedule. In one post she joked about her packed calendar and the financial difficulties that can come with farming, writing over one video on her TikTok: "Thinking I could quit my job and farm full time... but then I remember I have a mortgage to pay." She captioned the lighthearted post, "Suppose I would miss nursing a bit too". Family feud Unfortunately, Harriet seems to be embroiled in some family tensions - with her stepsister speaking out about her publicly since her rise to fame on Clarkson's Farm. Elina Clifford, a professional chiropodist, opened up about her feelings on her estranged step-sister Harriet, and she certainly didn't hold back when it came to diving into the subject. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Elina dubbed her step-sister "fake" and "self-absorbed", adding, "She loves to be the centre of attention, often at others' expense". She also issued a blunt warning to Clarkson's Farm: "She is fake in the way she behaves, so Jeremy Clarkson, beware!". According to The Express, Elina and her elder sister Maddie - a teacher - blame the origins of the "family feud" on Harriet's behaviour towards their mother Vicky, who is in a relationship with Harriet's dad Eddy. The sisters claim that Harriet isn't nice to their mother, which has caused serious tension. "We don't have a good relationship with her. Our mum is with her dad now, and there was a lot of drama a couple of years ago. There is a family feud, and Harriet was not being very nice to mum, and it was very upsetting," said Maddie. The siblings went as far as to say that Harriet was only taking part in Clarkson's Farm in an attempt to grow her already massive social media following - calling it "sad and desperate" and claiming the TV star is "obsessed with herself".
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Women are farmers too, says Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick
She has given Kaleb a run for his money and now Harriet Cowan wants to be a voice for young farmers. The 24-year-old, from Derbyshire, has become Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick on the latest series of his popular show Clarkson's Farm, standing in for Kaleb Cooper for three episodes while he toured. She describes herself as both a full-time farmer and nurse, working as a community nurse in Belper when she is not on the farm. But she says her appearance in the Amazon Prime series has given her a new opportunity to speak up on farmers' mental health, be a voice for young, female farmers and attempt to change stereotypes of farming. The programme has proved a major hit for the streaming giant since it first aired in 2021 and is now into its fourth season. Harriet's appearances in the show have provided a further window into the mental pressures faced by the farming community. "It's the unknown all the time," she said. "You don't know if the grass is going to grow, you don't know how much the fertiliser is going to cost, you don't know how much you're going to sell that cow for. "It's hard because you're in an industry where a lot of the time you work alone, and we do. It's lonely, you don't have anyone to talk to. "I've seen a lot of farmers shut off since Covid, and they don't want to go out and socialise anymore because they're used to being isolated. "We lost a lot of social skills. Now, it's about building them back up and getting farmers to talk again and tell people about the challenges they're facing. "If I can do anything, I'm going to use the platform to promote the mental health aspect in farming and if I can save one life, it's something." Listen: Harriet tells BBC Radio Derby about working with Jeremy Clarkson Harriet says she also wants to challenge stereotypes of farming. "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," she said. "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. "I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook. "When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed - it's just changing that stereotype." Harriet said she was approached to take part in the show by land agent Charlie Ireland – nicknamed "Cheerful Charlie" by Clarkson on the show - but admitted she had not watched a single episode before filming began. "It worked so much better I think because I didn't know what to expect. I just went out and did what I'd do on my farm," she said. "Every farm is slightly different but at the end of the day you all have the same goal. You're there to farm the land and look after your animals. "Jeremy was no different. He's the same as every other farmer I know. He just wanted to achieve something with his farm and look after his animals and get the best out of it. "Growing up, I never watched Top Gear and we don't watch a lot of TV, so he was just another farmer for me. Flat peak cap and a checked shirt. "Genuinely, that man just wants to achieve something with his farm. He really does want to learn as well, which is the best bit for me." Harriet says the show is truly authentic and nothing much changes when the cameras stop rolling. "I didn't have to worry about any cameras or anything. You forgot they were even there," she said. "We just went along, farmed and did our day-to-day stuff. Any bits that were funny were just authentically funny because that was our dynamic. "It's nice to keep it light-hearted on a farm because it's such a serious job. "We don't really change for the cameras coming on. We just get our heads down, farm and they do what they need to do to get the bits they need. "There was a lot of work there with the pigs. Every day sent a new challenge. It was good fun. It was hard work but farming is hard work." Harriet said she was pleased with the warm response to her time on the show. "I am blown away. I can't thank people enough for how nice and positive everything's been," she said. "I'm shocked because I didn't realise that many people were interested in me and what I do day-to-day. I've never really thought of it as anything that's exciting, it's just my little life. I get up and farm, I go to work and come back and farm. "The way that it's blown up on social media and even walking down the street seeing people recognise us is absolutely crazy." Harriet had a slightly frosty start to meeting Kaleb on the show but says they have become good friends since filming. "Kaleb's amazing - me and him are so close now," she said. "He's such a good farmer and we got on really well. He's another farmer to add to my phone list to ring. "Everyone checks in to make sure everyone's fine. The farm is two and a bit hours away, so it's crazy to be talking to Kaleb, Jeremy, Gerald and Charlie and asking what the weather is like." Harriet now has to decide what to do next with her new-found platform. "My life is going to be constantly farming. I'm never not going to farm, and I know it," she said. "I've just got to find a way to use what platform I've got to promote women in the industry and mental health. "You're never getting me off the farm, they'll have to take me screaming and kicking." Harriet says the door has been left open for her to potentially appear on future seasons of the show. She said: "We've left it very open. 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