Clive Owen, the 70-year-old star of Our Yorkshire Farm, opened up about his future plans during Friday's repeat episode of Our Farm Next Door on Channel 4, reflecting on his life and the legacy of Ravenseat farm.
Birthday Celebrations and Gifts
Clive celebrated his birthday with touching gifts from his daughters and former wife Amanda Owen, receiving sheep horns and a coat. "Well, it was lovely for the girls to give me the sheep horns for my birthday," he said gratefully.
Reflecting on his remarkable journey, Clive shared his appreciation for life. "I'm very, very fortunate to still be well and still be doing things," he told viewers directly.
Future of Ravenseat Farm
The farmer expressed hope that his children might continue the family legacy at Ravenseat farm. "It would be lovely to think that some of the children would take over and farm here," he said.
However, Clive acknowledged uncertainty about the future, admitting discussions are ongoing within the family about succession plans.
A Life in the Yorkshire Dales
The touching episode highlighted the farmer's gratitude for his journey from a South Yorkshire mining village to his current life in the Yorkshire Dales. Clive, who turned 70, reflected on his health and ability to continue working on the farm.
According to the Channel 4 show, the family is still in talks about who will eventually take over the running of Ravenseat, a 2,000-acre hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
