BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson issues warning over 'completely grim' Jeremy Clarkson series
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Countryfile star Adam Henson has criticised Jeremy Clarkson's Amazon Prime farming show as he branded it "hysterical".
The farmer, 58, has some concerns about Clarkson's Farm, which has just filmed its fourth series.
Clarkson, 64, launched Clarkson's Farm in 2021, with the series following the former Top Gear star as he navigates farming life at Diddly Squat.
The show has proved to be a huge hit with viewers, and had been praised for sharing the realities of the tough trade, but Henson believes the programme puts off potential farmers from joining the business.
"I thought it was hysterical," the Countryfile host admitted of the series, The Mirror reports.
He continued: "I think he's a very good storyteller. I thought it reached a whole new demographic of people to learn about the countryside.
Clarkson's Farm has proved to be a huge success
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"I don't think it encouraged anybody to get into farming because it made it out to be completely grim.
"For the listeners, anybody who's thinking about farming, and that's all you've watched, it isn't all that bad. There are some real highlights of farming."
Clarkson's series delves into some of the struggles farmers face, but others have applauded Clarkson for the candid nature of the show.
The broadcaster seems to enjoy being a part of the trade though, and is always sharing new plans he has in mind after the success of his Oxfordshire farm.
Henson had concerns about the impact of the show
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Last week, Clarkson confirmed plans to open a Cotswolds pub using "all British ingredients" despite the closure of his restaurant.
The former Grand Tour host faced a battle with the local council over his Diddly Squat restaurant and his application to open it was denied in 2021.
However, the determined presenter hasn't given up on expanding his farm and has reportedly bought a pub.
It's thought he paid "less than a million" for a country pub called The Windmill in Burford, Oxfordshire.
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The Daily Mail reports the pub will serve food made with "British ingredients" and will include bar games and a ban on noisy TVs.
The publication went on to say a wedding reception has been booked in at the venue for "a couple of weeks' time".
Writing for The Sunday Times, Clarkson stated: "I just needed the pub where this could all happen. And then, after I’d looked [at] about 14,000, I found just the place."