Jeremy Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm, Diddly Squat, has fallen victim to fly-tipping, with the 63-year-old presenter seen clearing up mounds of rubbish using a JCB. Photos show the former Top Gear host scooping up a large pile of waste, including black tarpaulin-like material, tyres and rubble, while speaking to people from the cab of the vehicle as a film crew watched on.
The crew is believed to be capturing footage for a new series of the hit Prime show Clarkson's Farm, the third installment of which is set to be released from May 3. The series will continue to follow Clarkson's exploits in British farming, reuniting him with sidekick Kaleb Cooper, Gerald Cooper, Cheerful Charlie Ireland, girlfriend Lisa, and the rest of the Diddly Squat team.
Clarkson has faced numerous challenges since opening the farm in 2020, including poor weather, rising inflation costs, and disputes with neighbours over noise and tourist numbers. The fly-tipping incident represents a new problem common to landowners across Britain.
This comes after Clarkson announced the closure of the Diddly Squat farm shop for several months, though fans can still buy produce online. The shop recently faced criticism from visitors who complained of long queues and overpriced goods.
Clarkson also launched a new planning battle this week, submitting proposals for an 'urgent' storage barn at the farm. The 118ft by 59ft barn is intended for grain storage, with Clarkson stating that its absence is significantly impacting the price he can get for selling his produce. This will be the eleventh planning application he has lodged with West Oxfordshire District Council since buying the 1,000-acre farm in 2008.
