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Post by partickpotter on Dec 12, 2021 10:05:07 GMT
I can’t stand Top Gear.
So, I’ve given Clarkson’s Farm a wide berth but having heard many rave reviews I thought I’d give it a shot.
I’m glad I did.
It’s brilliant TV.
Clarkson is frequently his usual boorish self, but this show adds a different dimension that hasn’t been apparent elsewhere. His boorishness is countered by the simple common sense of the other people in the show. Folk who know what they are talking about. Seeing how Clarkson responds to that is fascinating… a combination of frustration and some humility. Yes… humility.
Plus the show gives a fascinating insight into the trials and tribulations of running a farm.
If you’re looking for something to watch over the coming weeks, you’d do a lot worse than giving this programme a shot.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Dec 12, 2021 10:10:32 GMT
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Post by chuckrocky on Dec 12, 2021 10:12:07 GMT
I really enjoyed it and I think he does a really good job in raising awareness of how tough our farmers have it.
I was in stitches pretty much every scene involving Gerald, especially when they’re doing the harvesting.
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Post by xchpotter on Dec 12, 2021 10:36:04 GMT
Loved it and whilst large parts are staged, it does get over the hard reality of farming. I liked his comment around when you see a down and moaning farmer in a pub, buy him a pint.
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Dec 12, 2021 10:38:36 GMT
Loved it and whilst large parts are staged, it does get over the hard reality of farming. I liked his comment around when you see a down and moaning farmer in a pub, buy him a pint. That's the problem with it (and it was the same with Top Gear), 99% of it is deliberately contrived nonsense, and you can't trust any of it, but it's definitely entertaining nonsense. Gerald reminded me of the copper out of Hot Fuzz...!
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Post by henry on Dec 12, 2021 11:53:12 GMT
He’s bought out a lager, not tried it yet.
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Post by heworksardtho on Dec 12, 2021 12:06:39 GMT
The locals hate him , cars blocking the roads and drives
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Post by teenagefanclub on Dec 12, 2021 13:01:55 GMT
The locals hate him , cars blocking the roads and drives I don't get this argument, we went to the shop when were in the area and its pretty much a mile or so outside if the village, and there is loads of parking in the fields. Also he's bringing so much money to the local area, as we found when we tried to get a meal at the pub, most of the eateries were packed mainly thanks to folk who had been to visit his farm shop.
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Post by heworksardtho on Dec 12, 2021 18:31:54 GMT
The locals hate him , cars blocking the roads and drives I don't get this argument, we went to the shop when were in the area and its pretty much a mile or so outside if the village, and there is loads of parking in the fields. Also he's bringing so much money to the local area, as we found when we tried to get a meal at the pub, most of the eateries were packed mainly thanks to folk who had been to visit his farm shop. I’ve done a few deliveries there and found the same , I think all the parking etc was made up by the media
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Post by NassauDave on Dec 12, 2021 21:04:17 GMT
He’s bought out a Lada, not tried it yet. Very unreliable I am told.
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