At the VIP Summer Party held at his pub, The Fox at Diddly Squat, Jeremy Clarkson shared a candid update on the tough conditions facing his farm. Addressing the crowd on July 14, the Clarkson’s Farm star apologized for his own “dishevelled state” and explained why his indispensable assistant, Kaleb Cooper, was unable to attend.
Clarkson revealed that the recent start of the harvest season has been fraught with difficulties. “This year is looking like it will be the worst harvest on record,” he said, describing how Kaleb’s new combine harvester broke down just 15 minutes into its first run. Despite quick repairs, bad timing struck again when rain soaked the oats, forcing Kaleb to postpone a planned Hawkstone cider demonstration.
“The wet weather forced him to stay back and wait for moisture levels to drop so the harvest can continue,” Clarkson explained to the guests. Echoing concerns shared by local farmers, he noted, “Last year was the second-worst harvest we’ve had, and with this ongoing drought, things aren’t looking better.”
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Despite these setbacks, Jeremy expressed gratitude toward those supporting British farming through purchases of Hawkstone beer. Injecting humor into the evening, he joked, “If a pub stocks Peroni, they’re backing Italian farming – which is fine if they’re Italian, but if they’re not, that’s simply not on. We should set fire to the place!”
The crowd responded with laughter, appreciating his spirited banter.
To showcase the farm’s resilience, Clarkson introduced the Hawkstone Choir, comprised of genuine farmers with impressive singing talent. They performed a cheeky “banned advert” song, undeterred by the UK advertising watchdog’s rejection, featuring the bold lyric: “F*** me, it’s good!”
The party culminated with a lively performance by The Wurzels, the iconic West Country band renowned for classics like “Combine Harvester” and “I Am A Cider Drinker.” Their music brought a nostalgic rural charm, highlighting nearly 60 years of cultural legacy to the celebration.
Through honest disclosures and lighthearted moments, the event offered fans a glimpse into the ups and downs of farm life and the enduring spirit behind Diddly Squat.