In a recent teaser for the upcoming episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, Amanda Owen was heard shouting, “You’re making me nervous!” as her son Reuben took her on a precarious drive through the Yorkshire countryside.
The show, now in its second series airing Thursday evenings on Channel 5, follows Reuben as he embarks on launching his own machinery business alongside friends. In the episode airing on 3 June, Reuben treats his mother to a ride in an old, temperamental car — the “Reuben Reliant” — which quickly unsettles Amanda.
Channel 5 shared the clip on Instagram with the playful caption: “More wholesome family fun with the Owens, as Reuben takes mum Amanda for a spin (or two) in his posh new sports car…” Throughout the ride, Amanda’s apprehension is clear; her eyes widen as she repeatedly voices her nerves to Reuben, who laughs and remains carefree.
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“Whose idea was this?!” Amanda asks, to which Reuben responds with a grin, “My idea!” At one point, Amanda helps by leaning on the car door to assist with steering, leading to shared laughter between mother and son.
The vintage vehicle’s battery lasts only about 15 minutes, and when it eventually dies, the pair carefully make their way downhill before arriving safely at a quiet country lane, sighing with relief.
Amanda, 50, is a well-known shepherdess who originally rose to fame on Our Yorkshire Farm with her ex-husband Clive and their large family. Aside from Reuben, she is mother to Raven (23), Miles (18), Edith (16), Violet (14), Sidney (13), Annas (11), Clemmy (9), and Nancy (8). Amanda and Clive separated three years ago after more than 20 years together.
The Owen family still live at Ravenseat Farm in North Yorkshire, the setting that first introduced viewers to their life on Channel 4’s Our Yorkshire Farm. More recently, Amanda and Clive’s renovation efforts on a nearby farmhouse have been documented in Our Farm Next Door.
Meanwhile, Reuben’s new venture and personal life take centre stage in his own series. The show also features his girlfriend, Jessica Ellwood, whom he met at a young farmers’ convention, along with appearances from some of his siblings.
Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales airs Wednesdays at 9pm on Channel 5.