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Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I went to Clarkson's Farm ahead of season 4 - I left after 5 mins with huge complaint'
'I went to Clarkson's Farm ahead of season 4 - I left after 5 mins with huge complaint' Clarkson's Farm is back on Amazon Prime for its fourth season and fans are keen to see where the hit show is filmed - but one person who went to the farm has shared their huge complaint The entire car park was taken up by a huge queue (Image: Sasha Morris/ Express ) With the successful return of Clarkson's Farm for its fourth series on Amazon Prime, it's no wonder fans are eager to visit the location where it all takes place. The farm is situated just outside Burford, a picturesque village in Oxfordshire, known for its iconic Cotswold stone and abundance of cafes, making it an ideal spot for those journeying from afar and looking to spend the day. Given the rare heatwave sweeping across the UK, Head of Showbiz for Sasha Morris decided to do exactly that and made her way to Clarkson's Farm. Her first impression? Well, she was taken aback by the sheer number of people who had descended upon the farm. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Arriving shortly after it opened to visitors, she found the queue already winding back towards the main entrance, with parking attendants estimating at least an hour's wait before gaining entry to the farm shop. They mentioned that such queues were a regular occurrence every weekend, with Jeremy Clarkson's popularity soaring as fans are keen to sample the produce featured in the hit Amazon series. Sasha had anticipated a larger venue, but with lengthy queues even for the portable toilets, it seemed like her morning would be spent mostly waiting for a brief glimpse of what the farm interior was like. One pair in the queue disclosed that they had journeyed an hour and a half from Tamworth, setting off early to beat the crowds. Their motivation for visiting was Jeremy Clarkson's renowned Hawkstone beer, with plans to stock up before heading back home. Article continues below However, another couple who had travelled over an hour from Bristol were less enthused by what they encountered. They had visited the farm shop out of curiosity but decided to leave upon seeing the lengthy queue. Clarkson's Farm is said to always have huge queues (Image: Sasha Morris/ Express ) The farm has a small shop and a seating area for tea and cake, but options are apparently somewhat limited, particularly for those hoping to maximise their visit after a long drive and waiting just to see the famous site. Sasha said: "I found myself sharing the sentiments of the Bristol couple – the sun was blazing, and it hardly seemed worthwhile to queue for an hour just to explore the small shop and then queue again for a hot drink and cake. One could be enjoying the splendid weather in a pub garden in Burford or Lechlade instead. "After standing in the queue for a mere five minutes, I opted to head ten minutes down the road to the Farmer's Dog instead." Undoubtedly, both Clarkson and Amazon must be over the moon with the series' success in recent years, boasting sky-high ratings and an ever-growing range of products launched by the television personality. His Hawkstone beer and cider have been a resounding hit, not to mention his honey and jam. However, it shocked Sasha that he could capitalise on this even further, perhaps he could even consider an expansion of the shop to accommodate the throngs of visitors drawn to the TV hotspot. It seems like a no-brainer – he'd have more scope to sell additional products, possibly extend the food section enabling visitors to spend their entire day there, ensuring they don't feel their trip has been in vain. Watch Clarkson's Farm on Amazon now. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I went to Clarkson's Farm - it wasn't worth the trip and left 5 minutes later'
With season four of Clarkson's Farm making a highly anticipated return to Amazon Prime, fans are eager to get a slice of the action and head to the Chipping Norton farm themselves With the fourth series of Clarkson's Farm making a return to Amazon Prime today, it's no wonder fans are flocking to the actual location. The farm is nestled just outside Burford, a picturesque village in Oxfordshire, known for its iconic Cotswold stone and an abundance of cafes, making it an ideal day trip destination for those travelling from afar. In the midst of a rare UK heatwave, I decided to join the throng and made my way to Clarkson's Farm. Perhaps naively, I was taken aback by the sheer number of people who had descended on the farm, reports the Express. Arriving shortly after opening time, I was met with a queue that snaked all the way back to the main entrance, with parking attendants estimating at least an hour's wait before gaining entry to the farm shop. They revealed that such queues were a regular weekend occurrence, with Jeremy Clarkson's popularity soaring as fans clamoured to sample the produce featured in the hit Amazon series. I had anticipated a larger venue, but with lengthy queues even for the portable toilets, it seemed my morning would be spent mostly waiting, with only a few minutes left to actually explore the farm's interior. One couple in the queue disclosed they'd journeyed an hour and a half from Tamworth, ensuring they set off early to beat the queues. Their motivation for visiting the farm was Jeremy Clarkson's renowned Hawkstone beer, with plans to stock up before heading back home. However, another couple who had also travelled over an hour from Bristol were less impressed by what they found. They had visited the farm shop out of curiosity but decided to leave upon seeing the queue. The farm has a small shop and seating area for tea and cake, but options are somewhat limited, especially for those wanting to maximise their visit after a long drive and waiting just to see the famous location. I found myself sharing the sentiments of the Bristol couple – the sun was blazing and it simply didn't seem worth it to queue for an hour just to explore the tiny shop and then queue again for a hot drink and cake. Instead, you could be sitting in a pub garden in Burford or Lechlade, making the most of the good weather. I queued for merely five minutes before deciding to head ten minutes down the road to the Farmer's Dog instead. Both Clarkson and Amazon must be over the moon with the success of the series in recent years, boasting sky-high ratings and the TV star launching an array of products annually. His Hawkstone beer and cider have been a roaring success, along with his honey and jam. However, it strikes me that he could capitalise on this even more by expanding the shop to accommodate the hordes of people descending on the TV hotspot. It's undoubtedly a win-win for him – he has more chances to sell additional products, and could even expand the food section so visitors can spend their entire day there, ensuring they don't feel their trip was in vain.
The Courier
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Forfar bar first in Angus to serve up Jeremy Clarkson lager
Jeremy Clarkson's lager has come to Angus for the first time in a show of support for the area's vital farming industry. 10 Café Bar in the centre of Forfar is one of Scotland's first independents to stock the Top Gear legend's Hawkstone Premium on draught. Clarkson began producing Hawkstone at Diddly Squat Farm in the second series of the Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm. His own spring barley was used to brew the first pints, and the beer has boomed. Jeremy Clarkson with his Hawkstone beer. Image: Tina Hillier The presenter said: 'Farming isn't just 'how' Hawkstone is made, it's 'why' it's made. 'The more Hawkstone you drink, the more barley we buy from British farmers.' And 10 Bar owner Alan Hampton says the importance of agriculture to Angus was a driver in his move. Car fanatic Alan said: 'When the farmer protests were happening around Labour taxing farms for inheritance we saw Jeremy Clarkson at one on social media. 'The article mentioned he was brewing beer and cider using UK grown crops. 'As Angus is very farm dependent, we thought it was a good product to get and show support for UK farming as a whole. 'We contacted Hawkstone and selected the premium lager as best suited to us. 'So here we are, and I have to say it is a very, very smooth lager. 'No farmers, no food. No farmers, no beer,' Alan said. Season four of Clarkson's Farm is being released this month. Hawkstone previously partnered with pub chain Marston's to stock the lager on draught. Its outlets include The Camperdown Elm in Dundee and Stirling's Highland Gate.
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Jeremy Clarkson makes candid confession on Top Gear's future - despite BBC confirming it has no plans for show to return after Freddie Flintoff's horrific crash
Jeremy Clarkson has admitted it would be 'very sad' if Top Gear never returned to TV screens following the BBC's decision to put the car show on ice. The presenter, who fronted the programme alongside Richard Hammond and James May for over a decade, insisted it was needed now more than ever as modern motors are becoming increasingly complex. Production of the series was suspended in 2022 following a horrific crash that almost killed presenter Freddie Flintoff, with the BBC saying in 2024 that it would not return 'for the foreseeable future.' The broadcaster said at the time there would be 'more to say in the near future' - but no further announcement on Top Gear has ever come. But Clarkson believes there is space for the show to return to TV screens, albeit in a more informational format - similar to the original series which ran from 1977 to 2001 and focused on car reviews and consumer advice. 'It would be sad if it never came back, that would be very sad,' the 65-year-old told The Times. 'There's room for a car programme at the moment because cars are changing so fast and electrical cars are coming along and nobody really understands what's a good one and what isn't.' Clarkson's co-presenter Richard Hammond echoed his calls for the show's return, claiming the information it could provide 'is going to become more important rather than less' in the years ahead. Clarkson claimed Top Gear would be 'necessary' as consumers are increasingly finding themselves out of their depth when knowing what makes the best car. He added: 'I need someone like Chris Goffey or Frank Page from the old to come along with a sensible jumper, and William Woollard, and tell me "this is a good one, that isn't a good one".' Hammond also said car buyers need to understand the choices they are making when buying new cars, highlighting how the introduction of electric and hybrid models has led to a wide variety of different specs. Clarkson left Top Gear and the BBC in 2015 after punching producer Oisin Tymon when he was told a hotel he was staying in while filming a segment was not providing a hot dinner after the kitchen was closed. Hammond and May followed him to Amazon, where the trio have presented The Grand Tour since 2016. The final episode of the show, which wound up its studio format in favour of elongated travelogues aired last year. Clarkson appeared to make up with the BBC as the Grand Tour's studio format came to an end. The last episode to feature a live audience showed a highlights reel of the trio's time presenting together - made up of clips from their time with Amazon and the public broadcaster. He has since found a new calling as a farmer, with Amazon's Clarkson's Farm series getting rave reviews while his Diddly Squat agricultural empire expands with licensed products, Hawkstone beer and his new pub in the Cotswolds. The trio left the show in 2015 and returned to TV screens a year later in Amazon Prime's The Grand Tour (pictured). The final episode of the show, which wound up its studio format in favour of elongated travelogues aired last year. After the three left the BBC, they were replaced on Top Gear by a presenting team that included Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, motoring journalist Chris Harris and TV presenter Rory Reid. It was met with a stinging critical and audience reception: Evans left after one series while LeBlanc and Reid were later replaced by Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness. The trio had taken part in a series high-octane stunts during their three-year stint in the show - with Freddie usually at the forefront of the most adrenaline-pumping fears. Among the stunts he performed was a car bungee jump in a Rover 100, which was launched from the top of a 500ft dam in Switzerland. In March 2023, the BBC apologised to Flintoff for his injuries after a report was compiled by health and safety experts both inside and outside of the corporation. It paid compensation in October that year. The report was not published publicly. It then put Top Gear on ice a month later - seemingly indefinitely - amid the 'exceptional circumstances' of the crash. The broadcaster said then that there would be 'more to say in the near future' - but no further announcement on Top Gear has ever come. A new Disney+ documentary called 'Flintoff ' has laid bare the vivid details of the crash and the former cricketer's subsequent recovery. The film, by BAFTA-award winning director John Dower, is the first time the 47-year-old has spoken in unfiltered detail about the accident in the Morgan Super 3 sports car. He was left with horrific injuries after the open-top car he was testing on the BBC motoring show flipped over and slipped along the track at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey. The vehicle had no airbags and the crash left Flintoff with severe facial injuries and several broken ribs. Flintoff didn't leave his house for around six to seven months as the public were initially kept in the dark over how seriously he had been injured after he was dragged along the track, face down, for 50 metres. Flintoff did reveal that he still struggles with nightmares about the crash along with PTSD and anxiety, but he opened up on the positive impact that returning to cricket has had on his well being. In 2023, he joined England's coaching staff as a mentor for an ODI series against New Zealand. Since then, he has worked in a variety of roles with the England's white-ball team, spent time with England Under 19s side, while he is also head coach of Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. He was then appointed as boss of England Lions, effectively England's second team, last September, and he has been widely praised for his impact by several players.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jeremy Clarkson's beer hit with urgent recall over ‘undeclared' ingredient
Two popular lagers sold by Jeremy Clarkson have been urgently recalled for containing undeclared ingredients which could cause health issues for some. The Cotswold Brewing Company is recalling its Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager because they contain undeclared gluten from wheat which is not listed on the label. The Food Standards Agency says this has caused the product to be a health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease. A recall notice from the brewery reads: 'Customer safety is of paramount importance to The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited and we take all issues regarding the production of our products extremely seriously.' 'If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat, do not consume it. Instead return it to the place where purchased where a full refund will be given. 'We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.' Hawkstone beers are marketed by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson. It is made using barley grown at his Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The formerTop Gear presenter has become an outspoken figure in the agriculture industry in recent years, presenting the reality farming show Clarkson's Farm from his Oxfordshire site since 2019. Advice notice from the Food Standards Agency reads: 'If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not consume them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact info@ or call 01451 824488.'
