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Jeremy Clarkson to join May and Hammond after U-turn
The star of Clarkson’s Farm, filmed in Oxfordshire, posted a photograph of the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark on Instagram in April 2024.
Mr Clarkson added the caption “I feel a green Porsche coming on”, which amused fans, given how against Porsche he has been in the past.
The 63-year-old even joked in the past that it may be because fellow Grand Tour presenters and friends James May and Richard Hammond own one.
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In 2010, Mr Clarkson said: “As you may know, I have always loved the Porsche 911, in much the same way that I have always loved Peter Mandelson, mouth ulcers, Greece, marzipan, caravanning holidays, the smoking laws, British Telecom, pointlessly complicated gadgets, tea before four, Piers Morgan, sweet white wine, ramblers, Liberal Democrats, beards, the Boeing 777, global warming scientists, average speed cameras and, I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned this before, the feel of a cow.
“In other words, I have always rather disliked the 911.
“Jokingly, and mainly to make them go away, I always tell fans of the breed that my dislike is based principally on the fact that James May and Richard Hammond both have one.”
Fans were left in disbelief at the caption, with many pointing out Mr Clarkson’s previous disdain for Porsche cars.
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“There was a time when you would rather eat May’s underpants than drive a Porsche, how times have changed,” said one Instagram user.
The caption was likely in jest as Mr Clarkson added in 2019 that even bright green paint was not enough to make him buy a Porsche despite “adoring” the colour.
He responded to the dismayed fan and said: “Not sure you got the reference.”
Yet the former Top Gear presenter does have some liking for Porsche due to a heartbreaking personal story.
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During the Patagonia Special in the show’s 22nd season, Mr Clarkson recounted the story of his father’s passing and his respect for the 928 model.
“I know Hammond and May think my 928 Porsche is a bit dull, but for one very good reason, it isn’t dull to me,” he said in the episode.
“See, back in 1994, I was living in London, and I got a call one evening from my mum to say that my dad was desperately ill in a hospital in Sheffield, and I needed to get there as quickly as possible.”
“And I’d just taken the chicken out of the oven, and I thought, ‘Well, I’ll take that for my mum because she won’t have eaten.’ I ran outside, and I had a 928 on test that week.”
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“When I arrived in Sheffield, the chicken was still warm, and my dad was still alive. In fact, he died half an hour later.
“And the truth is, if I hadn’t been driving a car which could sit quite happily at 170 miles an hour, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to say goodbye to my dad.”
“So as far as I’m concerned, the 928 is alright.”
In a statement on Saturday, a GB News spokesperson said Holmes, 66, “was taken ill last week and it was later confirmed he had suffered a stroke”.
“He is currently responding well to treatment,” the spokesperson added.
“Eamonn has asked for privacy as he focuses on getting better.
“His colleagues and everyone at GB News wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the people’s channel when he is ready to return.”
BREAKING: Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after suffering strokehttps://t.co/gIAD0jFzMH
— GB News (@GBNEWS) April 11, 2026
Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke
The Northern Irish broadcaster presents GB News Breakfast with his co-host Ellie Costello.
Alex Armstrong will present in his absence this week, the broadcaster added.
Angelos Frangopoulos, chief executive of GB News, said: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”
Holmes presented on Sky News and ITV before he joined GB News in 2022 to host its breakfast show.
The TV presenter previously opened up about his health, sharing: “Well obviously I’ve been better.
“I’ve got this back and paralysis problem which has been with me now for three years.
“It’s terrible to come to terms with.
“The thing is, nobody seems to know what the problem is so I just stick with it and hopefully they’ll find a cure one day.”
GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos shared in a brief statement: “Eamonn is a loved member of the GB News family, and we’re with him every step of the way as he recovers.”
A stroke takes place when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain, according to the NHS.
The Farmer’s Dog, situated just outside Burford in West Oxfordshire, is the Oxford Mail’s Pub of the Week.
Long before the TV cameras rolled in, locals knew the spot as The Windmill, a restaurant, bar and wedding venue set in several acres with sublime sweeping views over the Cotswolds.
It traded as a refurbished barn‑style destination with a strong food offering and event space, drawing in diners from Witney, Burford and beyond.
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When the business went up for sale, locals were left wondering what might come next for the place, given how many pubs have closed in recent years.
Enter Clarkson. The former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter revealed in 2024 that he had snapped up The Windmill for around £1,000,000 after a lengthy search for a pub of his own.
The site was reborn as The Farmer’s Dog and featured in the most recent series of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, with fans turning up in their droves for opening day in August 2024.
Since then, Mr Clarkson has set about turning the Asthall pub into what he bills as a “proper British pub” with a twist.
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The building has been renovated and expanded, with more catering space, outdoor seating and a striking marquee from The Grand Tour parked up in the grounds to act as an extension of the offer.
Inside, visitors will find a polished country‑chic interior, a busy bar and even the odd piano performance beneath a tractor suspended from the ceiling.
What really sets The Farmer’s Dog apart, though, is its fiercely local ethos, with Mr Clarkson insisting that the pub relies solely on produce made in Britain.
The pub avoids imported ingredients wherever possible, meaning that those in search of ketchup or cola will be left disappointed.
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An outdoor kitchen, dubbed The Farmer’s Puppy, serves meaty street‑food style dishes to those who prefer something quick over the in-pub restaurant.
Hops & Chops, the on‑site butcher and Hawkstone shop, and a small Diddly Squat Farm Shop outpost both sit in the Grand Tour tent on the pub’s grounds alongside another bar.
No Clarkson venue would be complete without Hawkstone, the drinks brand he helped create using barley from Diddly Squat Farm.
Hawkstone lager and IPA, brewed at Hawkstone Brewery near Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, feature prominently on the bar, giving punters the chance to drink beer made with grain grown just up the road at his Chadlington farm.
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Ciders and other Hawkstone lines help reinforce the all‑British and farming theme, and today, The Farmer’s Dog is far more than a celebrity vanity project, which several anticipated.
TripAdvisor reviewers praise its fresh, locally sourced British cooking and friendly staff, even if some baulk at Cotswolds‑level prices.
With a restaurant, bar, outdoor tent, butcher, bottle shop and farm‑shop add‑on, it has become a full day out for Clarkson fans, food lovers and curious locals alike.
Gorgeous surrounding views, good drinks on tap and a beautiful stone watering hole with a huge garden make for a worthwhile trip, whatever the weather.
Roger Longshaw, a member of The Oxfordshire Golf Club in Thame, will attempt the feat on Friday, July 17, as part of the club’s Captain’s Charity Day.
Play will begin at around 4.30am and is expected to finish around 9.45pm.
Chris Webb, club captain, said: “Seeing what Dave, and my sister went through was awful and I’m determined to do what I can to help raise money to support others.
“Roger is extremely fit and he’s really looking forward to this challenge.
“He has taken part in endurance events like this before but has never sought donations so this is very much a one-off.”
The challenge involves covering around 65 miles and 4,500ft of elevation – equivalent to climbing Ben Nevis.
Mr Webb chose to support the MND Association in memory of his brother-in-law Dave, who died from the disease in 2022.
Luke Robson from the MND Association said: “In the time it takes Roger to complete his incredible challenge, six people in the UK will have been told they have MND, and in that moment, life changes forever.
“Thanks to the efforts of people like Roger, Chris and the players at The Oxfordshire Golf Club, we can help to fund more research which gets us closer to the development of potential new treatments for people with this devastating disease.
“We are so grateful for everything the team at the club is doing.”
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