Amanda Owen made an emotional admission during the season premiere of Our Farm Next Door, reflecting on the recent loss of the family's beloved dog, Chalky.
The fourth season of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids began on Monday night (October 5) on More4. The show follows Amanda Owen and her family, including her nine children, as they balance daily life on their remote sheep farm, Ravenseat, with the ambitious multi-year renovation of a nearby derelict property named Anty John's.
Christmas Day at Ravenseat
The latest instalment opened on Christmas Day 2025 at Ravenseat, as the Owen family sat down to open their presents and tuck into their Christmas dinner. The snow soon began to fall in Swaledale, with work continuing at Anty John's, over two years into the renovation.
Elsewhere, Clive and his son, Miles, dealt with a flooded field. Amanda also spoke about the recent loss of their beloved family dog, Chalky.
Remembering Chalky
“We've had a couple of months without Chalky and it has been a little bit strange. You know, they're a part of the family. We'd had her for 14 years, you know, had her since she was a puppy,” Amanda said.
“You get so used to putting little bowls of leftover bolognese on the side and the, sort of, green bit of cheese that she used to love, all that kind of stuff.”
New Puppies Arrive
Amanda explained that the family had been given the opportunity to look after some beagle puppies for a friend. She admitted: “I thought that might be a good way to, sort of, I don't know, fill the gap that Chalky left behind.”
Ten-year-old Clemmy was then seen explaining to her dad, Clive: “We're gonna get some new puppies. We're not keeping them forever, but we have to look after them for a bit.”
Amanda's youngest daughter, Nancy, told the cameras: “Since we just lost Chalky, it would be nice for Sprout to have another friend. But hopefully, they don't devour Sprout.”
Later on, Amanda and Clive surprised their daughters with three new puppies. This comes just over a year after Our Farm Next Door was commissioned for two more series, which include the latest batch of episodes on More4.
In a statement, Amanda previously said: “I am beyond delighted that we have been given the opportunity to showcase this unique and beautiful part of our British countryside and for people to join us on our exciting journey through the restoration of our farm next door. We're grateful for Channel 4's support and the effort and utter dedication of the film crew who have had to work in challenging weather conditions, coupled with the unimaginable chaos of both children and animals. This is a programme that I am seriously proud of.”
Jayne Stanger, commissioning editor for Channel 4, added: “Following the Owen family's incredible work to renovate Anty John's has been such a joy and I'm over the moon we're able to continue the journey with two more series for More4. I can't wait to see how the amazing transformation of the farmhouse continues, as well as enjoying the magnificent Yorkshire scenery we're treated to in every episode.”
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids is available to stream on Channel 4.
