‘Clarkson’s Farm’ – ‘Season Four’ – Review
Celebrated broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson is back on the farm, and there’s a lot of work to be done at Diddly Squat in Season Four of Clarkson’s Farm; this season comes with an audacious new idea from Jeremy that leads to plenty of trouble and a whole heap of laughs, and it makes for a very fun watch on Prime Video.
Jeremy is taking on his most ambitious project yet, setting out to buy a pub that will reignite his Farm to Fork restaurant vision. But the road to becoming a landlord isn’t exactly straightforward, and with new faces, new livestock and new machinery arriving at the farm, life at Diddly Squat is busier than ever. After rounding off Season 3 with the Diddly Squat gang toasting a tumultuous year, we return a few months later to discover that life on the farm has become rather different.
Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm continues to go from strength to strength as legendary author, broadcaster and personality Jeremy Clarkson steps into new challenges while on his 1,000-acre farm, Diddly Squat in the Cotswolds, and after consolidating his presence as a farmer over the last three season’s Jeremy’s now got new plans. And they’re audacious. And this leads to plenty of new headaches, and the giggles follow along in good time.
Jeremy’s new plan: he wants to open a pub. But this latest dream turns out to be more complicated than he initially thought, and we watch him as he tours a multitude of quintessential British Pubs throughout the Cotswolds with his partner, Lisa Hogan. There are some particularly interesting moments in their hunt. From incredibly viable locations with heritage and panache to structures on their last legs and filled with all kinds of disgusting surprises, it’s a real journey for Clarkson this time. And there’s plenty of humour and fun along the way, which makes for a very amusing watch.
The hilarity continues beyond the pub hunt. As top farm manager Kaleb Cooper embarks on an ambitious one-man show tour, Jeremy is left to manage the farm on his own. Which quickly becomes overwhelming for him. Just as the farmyard seems on the verge of spontaneously combusting into fire, Diddly Squat receives much-needed assistance from Harriet Cowan, a nurse and farmer from Derbyshire. Harriet is an absolute gem. An avid TikToker, she quickly takes charge and shows Jeremy how to operate the tractor and improve his sowing skills. Their playful banter adds some much-needed levity to the show. However, Harriet’s unexpected success doesn’t sit well with Kaleb, leading to a series of dramatic events. Eventually, the two reconcile, and their shared passion for farming truly comes to life.
Much of the hilarity in Season Four of Clarkson’s Farm comes from Jeremy’s Lamborghini tractor, which is on its last legs before finally giving out. This leaves him in desperate need of a new tractor. Like a kid in a candy store, he tries out all of the options before selecting, wait for it, a new Lamborghini. With over 340 horsepower and its imposing size, it’s an absolute beast. The humour escalates further as Clarkson tests his ploughing skills, leading to a chaotic situation for everyone involved.
Humour aside, Season Four of Clarkson’s Farm once again showcases the hard work, dedication, and honesty of farmers in the UK. You can sense Clarkson’s genuine empathy, passion, and love for his new life as a farmer, as well as for his fellow farmers and the community they share. While navigating the challenges at Diddly Squat, Clarkson also shares his reflections on the farming lifestyle. His strong principles and values come through in his anecdotal opinions about life within the farming community, making him incredibly endearing.
Audiences looking for a laugh, a solid bit of fun, and just a good night in will be thrilled with Season Four of Clarkson’s Farm. And this is just good old-fashioned fun television.
Season Four of Clarkson’s Farm is now streaming on Prime Video.
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