True, but that would defeat the purpose of the show.
Hot-headed Brit millionaire learning to farm is outdoors
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Season 2 is now out
I think its as much about trying to explain that London has all but outlawed farming, as much as anything else.
It is quite funny.
It is quite funny.
Watched all of S2...if you liked s1 this is pretty much more of the same except with even more regulatory issues lol. I really hope someone picks it up for a S3.
I kept wondering at what point does all the red tape cause Jeremy to sell up and move abroad?
(If he would do that, that is)
It's just insane.
Series Two is not as funny as the first, but I guess that's the point. He's learning a bit. It's still entertaining as hell to watch.
Watched several episodes this weekend, and it's still awesome. I really enjoy this show. Based on this Amazon is effectively cancelling their relationship with Clarkson after his current shows are done because of a letter he wrote to Prince Harry. Looks like we can expect season 3 next year, but that'll be it.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11641055/Jeremy-Clarkson-dropped-Amazon-Prime-confirms-wont-commission-seasons.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11641055/Jeremy-Clarkson-dropped-Amazon-Prime-confirms-wont-commission-seasons.html
What I have learned by watching this show is that the UK is the WORST place ever, they used to say Russia was bad. Never, ever seen this level of total government interference in people's lives (I know that the Dems are bringing it here, but not as bad as UK,yet)! You will let an entire country's cattle industry go down the tube for some STINKIN' BADGERS!! We don't need NO STINKIN' BADGERS!
Gig'em, Ole Army Class of '70
While I thought the badger protection measures were bad, the opposition to the restaurant was 100X worse. What a bunch of insufferable bureaucratic morons. All the hoops they have to jump through to get anything done is just absurd. Was really eye-opening as well what the country has done to their entire farming industry. I thought the first season was more entertaining, but the second season was more educational, really enjoyed both seasons of the show, highly recommend.
Max: My thoughts exactly. I thought UK was a FREE county. Well, now I know, it ain't FREE! It is incomprehensible what those folks have to go through to do anything. They must have to fill out a form any time they even go to the bathroom, Was it #1 or #2, the quantity and color of the excrement, amount of TP used to wipe self? The ENTIRE country is all government controlled!!!
You know he is connected to Amazon by the totally INSANE amount of money he spends on stuff. I grew up around my Grandfathers cattle ranch, who raises cattle like that, AI instead of a bull? And why in the HELL are Brits so stinkin' scared of bulls? No horses on a cattle operation?
As you said, first series was fun and funny, this second year is informative alright, NEVER want to go to UK, they are SUPER WOKE!
You know he is connected to Amazon by the totally INSANE amount of money he spends on stuff. I grew up around my Grandfathers cattle ranch, who raises cattle like that, AI instead of a bull? And why in the HELL are Brits so stinkin' scared of bulls? No horses on a cattle operation?
As you said, first series was fun and funny, this second year is informative alright, NEVER want to go to UK, they are SUPER WOKE!
Gig'em, Ole Army Class of '70
Not just no horses...but no ATVs either. Seems really strange.Mark Fairchild said:
Max: My thoughts exactly. I thought UK was a FREE county. Well, now I know, it ain't FREE! It is incomprehensible what those folks have to go through to do anything. They must have to fill out a form any time they even go to the bathroom, Was it #1 or #2, the quantity and color of the excrement, amount of TP used to wipe self? The ENTIRE country is all government controlled!!!
You know he is connected to Amazon by the totally INSANE amount of money he spends on stuff. I grew up around my Grandfathers cattle ranch, who raises cattle like that, AI instead of a bull? And why in the HELL are Brits so stinkin' scared of bulls? No horses on a cattle operation?
As you said, first series was fun and funny, this second year is informative alright, NEVER want to go to UK, they are SUPER WOKE!
I wonder what the timing of all of the restaurant business was with respect to his Markle comments. Maybe this was a little vindictive retribution?Max Power said:
While I thought the badger protection measures were bad, the opposition to the restaurant was 100X worse. What a bunch of insufferable bureaucratic morons. All the hoops they have to jump through to get anything done is just absurd. Was really eye-opening as well what the country has done to their entire farming industry. I thought the first season was more entertaining, but the second season was more educational, really enjoyed both seasons of the show, highly recommend.
The restaurant has been open since I think 2021. Seems like they took most of 2022 to edit the filming done then.
Applaud his efforts to diversify given they say in S2 E1 that due to Brexit he's be losing 80k or so of EU subsidies.
And, yes, when he's chasing a dozen cattle around I keep laughing and saying he needs a horse.
Edit to add the shop IG
https://instagram.com/diddlysquat.farmshop?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Applaud his efforts to diversify given they say in S2 E1 that due to Brexit he's be losing 80k or so of EU subsidies.
And, yes, when he's chasing a dozen cattle around I keep laughing and saying he needs a horse.
Edit to add the shop IG
https://instagram.com/diddlysquat.farmshop?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The thing that bothered me the most is when he gathered the other farmers and they banded together to build a truly cooperative restaurant. Those other farmers were hurting and their own government was to blame for a lot of their pains. Then they can't get planning approved for what is effectively spite. When that one a-hole stood up and talked about standing outside admiring the grey skies I'm surprised no one threw something at him. One lady on the council truly went to bat for the idea and almost all the rest effectively told him to **** off. It was disgusting in my opinion, they should all be ashamed of themselves for voting to screw over their own neighbors.
I think we all think he needs a horse. And some better genetics in his herd.
I'm far from an expert - maybe that's part of the schtick? Pay way too much for some sloppy looking cows - some looked OK, but the EPDs suck - clearly he could afford to buy excellent genes
Maybe it's a heritage breed, which got screwed up by pet breeders?
I'm far from an expert - maybe that's part of the schtick? Pay way too much for some sloppy looking cows - some looked OK, but the EPDs suck - clearly he could afford to buy excellent genes
Maybe it's a heritage breed, which got screwed up by pet breeders?
Season 3 out. The government totally screwing him over.
Love watching this show.
The British have been for some time maddeningly, almost insanely bureaucratic. Monty Python used to mock that ruthlessly. It really doesn't help when every area is covered by what effectively amounts to a greatly empowered HOA/POA.
Season 5 is out
P. H. Dexippus: Howdy, Yes season five is out. Good thing Bezos wants to spend some of his billions of this stupid pile of ****! How it must embarrass what is left of the UK's farmers to see the VAST amount of dollars spent by this guy. It used to be funny to me, now it is just kinda pathetic, sorry he has the heart business, but I really cannot watch this parody of farming life!
Gig'em, Ole Army Class of '70
P.H. Dexippus said:
Season 5 is out
Mark Fairchild said:
P. H. Dexippus: Howdy, Yes season five is out. Good thing Bezos wants to spend some of his billions of this stupid pile of ****! How it must embarrass what is left of the UK's farmers to see the VAST amount of dollars spent by this guy. It used to be funny to me, now it is just kinda pathetic, sorry he has the heart business, but I really cannot watch this parody of farming life!
Care to go into more detail?
plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
Gig'em, Ole Army Class of '70
Mark Fairchild said:
plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
He's probably done more to bring the UK farmers' plight to light than anybody else. Sorry you don't see that. The show is also funny and fun to watch..it's reality tv.
Mark Fairchild said:
plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
Most of what I've read indicates that British farmers generally like him quite a bit in that he's bringing attention to real issues plaguing British farmers. Per this 2021 article, one farmer said "Clarkson has "done more for farmers in one series of Clarkson's Farm than Countryfile achieved in 30 years", with Countryfile I gather being a long-running show focusing on rural and farming issues. Of course he plays the buffoon on occasion, but that's part of the entertainment, and Clarkson generally takes pains to distinguish himself as an amateur at best farmer. In one of the episodes, he talks about how little money he's making and makes a point of questioning how farmers that don't have his wealth and back can make a real living.
A major point of his is how hard it is for the regular farmer there.
Mark Fairchild said:
plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
No one believes that everyone has a Lamborghini tractor. Everyone constantly gives him crap for doing that and thinks it's ridiculous. It's one of the ongoing jokes.
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plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
What are the shows showing the plight of the UK farmer? There are a few on the BBC I suppose but nothing comes even remotely close to the reach and influence of Jeremy Clarkson.
He has been given all sorts of awards from the British Farmers Union. I think everyone realizes the true farmers and land men are Kaleb, Charlie, Dilwyn the large animal vet, and others on the cast.
No one would tune in unless Clarkson's brand of silliness was part of the story line. That is how he took a topic like cars and made it into one of the most successful tv franchises of all time. If he shines a light on how the regulatory and tax regimes in the UK are hostile to farmers, it is win for the locals.
Caliber said:Mark Fairchild said:
plant science guy: Howdy, Yeah, there are plenty of shows on the plight of UK farmers and their overwhelming regulatory burden, the number of UK farmers decreases every year. Then, Bezos, funds this former sports car writer to spend millions being a Buffon. Cannot imagine how that makes an honest farmer in UK feel to have the nation think that everyone in farming has a Lamborghini tractor, what a joke, but not funny.
No one believes that everyone has a Lamborghini tractor. Everyone constantly gives him crap for doing that and thinks it's ridiculous. It's one of the ongoing jokes.
Man - that Dutch guy with all the high tech stuff he's got going on (in latest season) - that's pretty amazing. Not being in farming myself - do we do anything close to that in America?
are Lamborghini tractors even that special? I mean do they cost more than an equivalent Case or JD, or Fendt.
Also its not a documentary, its an entertainment show.
Also its not a documentary, its an entertainment show.
Mark Fairchild said:
P. H. Dexippus: Howdy, Yes season five is out. Good thing Bezos wants to spend some of his billions of this stupid pile of ****! How it must embarrass what is left of the UK's farmers to see the VAST amount of dollars spent by this guy. It used to be funny to me, now it is just kinda pathetic, sorry he has the heart business, but I really cannot watch this parody of farming life!
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