Jeremy Clarkson Announces Clarkson’s Farm Season 5 Filming Wrap in Oxfordshire

September 29, 2025 – Jeremy Clarkson, the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host turned farming advocate, has announced that filming for the fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm has officially wrapped at his Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire. The beloved Amazon Prime Video series, which has captivated global audiences since its 2021 debut, chronicles Clarkson’s journey from novice farmer to a champion of British agriculture. On September 29, 2025, Clarkson shared the milestone on his personal Instagram account, posting a photo alongside fan-favorite cast members Kaleb Cooper, Gerald Cooper, Lisa Hogan, and Charlie Ireland, with a succinct caption: “Season 5. It’s a wrap.” While a release date remains pending due to post-production, the new season, expected in 2026, promises to delve into the challenges of the 2025 harvest, including a devastating drought and bovine tuberculosis outbreak, cementing Clarkson’s Farm as a cultural touchstone with its blend of humor, heart, and rural reality.

Clarkson purchased the 1,000-acre Curdle Hill Farm in 2008, renaming it Diddly Squat to reflect its modest beginnings. Taking over operations in 2019, he began documenting his agricultural endeavors, resulting in Clarkson’s Farm, which premiered to critical acclaim, earning a 9.6/10 rating on China’s Douban platform and becoming Amazon Prime’s most-watched original series in the UK. The show introduced viewers to a colorful cast: Kaleb Cooper, the 27-year-old farm manager whose cheeky banter with Clarkson became a hallmark; Gerald Cooper, the drystone waller whose West Country accent endeared him to fans; Lisa Hogan, Clarkson’s partner and the savvy manager of the Diddly Squat Farm Shop; and Charlie Ireland, the pragmatic land agent navigating regulatory hurdles. Four seasons have aired, with the latest in May and June 2025, showcasing ventures like mushroom cultivation and the emotional loss of a cherished pig, as reported by The Express.

Filming for Season 5, which began in early 2025, has captured the farm’s tumultuous year, marked by unprecedented challenges. Clarkson described 2025 as the “worst year ever” in a Sun column, citing a severe drought that decimated crops and a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak that forced a two-month lockdown and the culling of infected livestock, including a pregnant cow carrying twins. These setbacks, detailed in posts on X, tested the team’s resilience, with Hogan sharing a misty October filming update captioned “Series five filming.” The season is also expected to feature The Farmer’s Dog, Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub opened in August 2024 in Asthall, which has drawn thousands despite local complaints about noise and traffic, per Oxford Mail. The pub, a £1 million renovation with a suspended tractor centerpiece, serves Diddly Squat produce and Hawkstone beer, aligning with Clarkson’s #BackBritishFarming mission, though it faced a £27,000 cyberattack and thefts of over 100 items like pint glasses in 2024, per The Standard.

The wrap announcement has sparked excitement among fans, who flooded Clarkson’s Instagram and X with reactions. One user wrote, “Can’t wait for Season 5! Kaleb and Gerald are legends,” while another posted, “Jezza wrapping S5 already? Hope it’s got more tractor chaos and Lisa’s farm shop antics.” Speculation on Reddit’s r/ClarksonsFarm suggests Season 5 could be the last, with Clarkson hinting at a break after a grueling year, though no official confirmation exists. The show’s cultural impact is undeniable, bolstered by Clarkson’s £59 million net worth (Forbes 2025) and advocacy like the 2024 “Clarkson’s clause,” easing farm building conversions. Cooper’s rise, marked by his inclusion on the Sunday Times Young Power List 2025 for ventures like Hawkstone Cider, and Hogan’s upcoming book, Animals And Other Eejits, set for release on October 9, 2025, further amplify the farm’s reach.

Season 5’s narrative is expected to highlight the team’s response to 2025’s adversities, including the TB lockdown that halted farm shop shipments to the US, frustrating American fans, per X posts. Harriet Cowan, who joined in Season 4 during Cooper’s book tour for It’s a Farming Thing, is likely to return, adding her expertise as an Oxfordshire farmer and nurse. The season may also explore Clarkson’s health risks, such as his admission of eating wild mushrooms in a “Russian roulette” gamble, per a September 2025 Sun column, raising concerns after his 2017 pneumonia scare and past smoking habit. Fans on X expressed worry, with one posting, “Jezza needs to stop with the mushrooms before S5 becomes a hospital documentary!”

The Farmer’s Dog, despite its popularity, has faced scrutiny, with Asthall residents citing noise from music until 10 p.m. and traffic from unapproved parking, per Oxford Mail. Clarkson’s commitment to affordable pricing—£5.50 pints, £9 small plates—reflects his support for British farmers, though a £24 pie controversy and exclusion from the 2026 Good Beer Guide have stirred debate. These challenges, likely to feature in Season 5, underscore the farm’s broader impact, with 25,000 visitors in 2024 straining local infrastructure, per The Telegraph. As post-production begins, fans anticipate a 2026 release, with one X user noting, “S5’s gonna be raw—drought, TB, and Jezza’s chaos. Can’t wait!” Clarkson’s Farm remains available on Amazon Prime Video, with Hogan’s book pre-orderable through Penguin Random House, promising a deeper dive into Diddly Squat’s wild ride.