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Spectator
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Spectator
Reeves could leave farmers with Diddly Squat
The powers that be at Amazon seem to have an uncanny talent for releasing each new series of Clarkson's Farm just as British politics descends into fresh farming chaos. The new series is no different. At the exact moment that I am watching Jeremy Clarkson and the cast of Diddly Squat farm get their government-funded agri-environment schemes in order for the year, over in Whitehall, Rachel Reeves is plotting how to cut the budget that pays for them. A recurring theme so far in the show's fourth series has been the jibes directed at the government for paying farmers for seemingly non-food things, like establishing wildflower meadows. Initially, this does seem strange. That is, until you realise that farming is not just about the end product. It is about ensuring that the land that grows this food is stewarded well. Other options he discusses, like planting herbal leys, benefit food production directly, by providing forage for livestock, alongside improvements to soil health. Government schemes now pay farmers public money to farm in a more environmentally-friendly way.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend Lisa Hogan reveals why he hasn't proposed
Lisa Hogan, the girlfriend of Top Gear presenter turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson, has revealed the reason they still haven't married. The pair have been in a relationship for nine years, having officially become a couple in 2017 after an 'extended period of courting' from the Clarkson's Farm figurehead. Former actress and model Lisa, 51, now helps Jeremy, 65, run Diddly Squat, and appears on screen with him in all four seasons of the Amazon produced docu-series. In this time, she and Jeremy have weathered tragedy (including the devastating loss of a litter of piglets) and the fury of their neighbours in the Cotswolds, who've hit back against Jeremy's ever-expanding farm. With the series having recently returned for a fourth outing, Jeremy and Lisa have their hands full with his latest venture – his new pub, the Farmer's Dog. Amid the chaos, Lisa remains Jeremy's right-hand woman and resident farm shop boss. Although, after nine years, he still hasn't popped the question. In a new interview with the Daily Mail, Lisa speaks of the moment she met the journalist and TV presenter, at a party nine years ago. Jeremy, she revealed, was always on her radar. 'I used to let my son stay up to watch Top Gear, but I never really watched it myself. I knew him more from his writing. I always loved his columns,' said Lisa, who recently celebrated her 51st birthday. 'I thought he was bright – and probably amusing. And I think he thought I'd be amusing.' The piece hints that she's not truly 'bothered' that Jeremy hasn't yet proposed – revealing that they both seems content with 'being together 24/7' anyway, while their children get on well. Jeremy has three children from his previous marriage – daughters Emily and Katya, and son Finlo – as does she, in Elizabeth, Alice and Wolfe. Lisa previously addressed the issue of marriage when questioned by Fabulous Magazine earlier this year. 'Mrs Clarkson? No, thank you, I like Lisa Hogan. We decided not to have children together,' Belfast Live report her as saying. 'We're at a stage where we are not going to have kids. I'm just happy pootling along. I think because of our age, it's much easier. You go: 'God, is it you I end up with? OK, that's it.' 'But it's relaxing knowing you are not going to be with anybody else. It gives you a certain amount of liberation.' Prior to her relationship with Jeremy, Lisa was married to Madrid-based art collector Baron Steven Bentinck, with whom she shares her three children. After marrying in the 1990s, the couple split up in 2005 and finalised their divorce in 2011. Jeremy, meanwhile, had been married twice prior to meeting Lisa. He was first married to Alexandra James from 1989 to 1990, and then Frances Cain from 1993 to 2014. After meeting at a party hosted by friends, Jeremy and Lisa hit it off, and began dating after an extended courting period. 'It was quite a long courtship, as I didn't know where he was in his life. And I wasn't ready to start dating again; didn't want to go out with anyone,' she once told The Times. 'He had to court me for three months.' Lisa gave a cheeky insight into the reality of her relationship with Jeremy during a recent episode of Clarkson's Farm, joking about his sexual prowess as they welcomed a new pig to the farm. As new farmhand Harriet took the time to point out the female pigs' 'little clitoris' to her boss, Jeremy was taken aback. More Trending 'Pigs have clitorises?' Jeremy replied. 'I didn't know that this morning. There has been no morning in the last 63 years that I've known that.' Harriet later shared the exchange with Lisa, who joked that Jeremy 'can't find it either.' She then turned to Jeremy and asked: 'Do you not know what a clitoris looks like? Have you never found one? You've never seen one? It's the start of the vagina, love.' View More » Series 4 of Clarkson's Farm is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Grand Tour's 'new line-up revealed' after Jeremy Clarkson leaves Amazon series MORE: 7 TV shows to watch after Clarkson's Farm season 4 MORE: How to watch Clarkson's Farm for free this soggy bank holiday weekend
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Clarkson's Farm star LISA HOGAN: ‘Why argue with someone like Jeremy? He's so eloquent. I have to be a bit more… nimble'
It's a glorious spring day in the Cotswolds, and Lisa Hogan is striding around the Diddly Squat barnyard in gilet and wellies. She's introducing me to the extended cast of Clarkson's Farm, the reality TV series that she makes with her long-term boyfriend, . Here are the labradors, Sansa and Arya. Here is the prize bull, End Game. And dotted across the sunny hillside are the lambs. 'They're EasyCare sheep – naturally self-shearing,' Hogan, 55, explains in her mellow Dublin accent, pointing out tufts of wool that are scattered across the grass.
The Irish Sun
3 days 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
3 days 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
