Reuben Owen has issued a "sad" update regarding the future of his Channel 5 series Life in the Dales, confirming that the final episode of the current series will air on Tuesday, June 30. The young farmer, who first gained fame alongside his parents Amanda and Clive on Our Yorkshire Farm, has been fronting his own spin-off since 2024.
Series Finale Announcement
The Life in the Dales team shared the news on social media, writing: "Can't believe it's the last episode of the series... where have the last 8 weeks gone?" The post continued: "It's been an incredible series, and we've been genuinely blown away by all the lovely comments and support you've given us along the way." They added that the finale focuses on lambing, describing it as "one of the busiest, most emotional and rewarding times in the farming calendar." The team signed off with: "Hope you all enjoy it, we'll be back soon!"
Fan Reactions
Numerous fans expressed their desire for more episodes. One responded: "We want more we want more I absolutely love this series." Another commented: "Oh man. Not the last. That's sad. Thank you for sharing everything with us." A further viewer wrote: "Can't wait to watch it in-between the tennis. We've really enjoyed the series and look forward to the next one." Another echoed: "Aww, l can't believe tonight is the last in this series! It's been lovely to watch you all working so hard, hurry up and make some more for us to watch!" Someone else added: "There is never enough time with Reuben, his friends and family. The only remaining 'Must See TV.'"
Emotional Highlights of the Series
This series has been particularly emotional, featuring challenging weather conditions that put Reuben and his girlfriend Jess in concerning situations. Additionally, friends Sonny and Capper tearfully opened up about their mental health and the devastating deaths of loved ones. The two later shared their gratitude on social media for fans' support and donations to a men's mental health charity. Capper said: "I hope you all enjoyed watching our show on Tuesday night, it was a hard one to film but it's been well-worth doing. The positive feedback that we've had has been unreal." He added: "It struck a chord, it really did. I sound soft again but thank you very much, what we've raised so far has been brilliant." The donations exceeded £4,000, with Capper noting: "You may be proud of us but we're proud of you."
Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is available to watch on Channel 5.
