The tumultuous relationship between Jeremy Clarkson and the West Oxfordshire District Council takes center stage once again in the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm, leaving fans in stitches over a cleverly placed ‘hidden dig.’
Since Clarkson took over the 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm in 2019, viewers have witnessed his attempts to revolutionize the farm’s income streams, much to the chagrin of local residents and politicians alike.
Season three, which debuted its first half on Amazon Prime Video on May 3rd, kicks off with the closure of the Diddly Squat Farm restaurant on the council’s orders, prompting Clarkson to make a heartbreaking decision regarding his pet cow, Pepper.
The longstanding feud between Clarkson and the local council has escalated, with former Chadlington councillor, Dean Temple, revealing he received death threats from outraged viewers over the council’s opposition to matters on the farm.
Previous disputes, including planning permission issues and the construction of the Diddly Squat Farm Shop and associated car park, have fueled the ongoing tensions between Clarkson and local politicians. Interestingly, Clarkson himself has acknowledged that these conflicts make for compelling storylines.
In a cheeky nod to the ongoing dispute, eagle-eyed viewers spotted a humorous Easter egg in one scene of the farm’s office, where Clarkson is seen enjoying a cup of tea with a mug bearing the inscription: ‘DISCLAIMER: This mug was also not approved by the West Oxfordshire District Council.
Fans on Reddit quickly caught wind of the subtle jab, praising Clarkson’s cheekiness and attention to detail.
Following the airing of the third season, the council issued a statement reaffirming their responsibility to uphold planning laws and policies uniformly, emphasizing fairness in their approach to Diddly Squat Farm and all other businesses.
As the saga continues to unfold, fans eagerly await the remainder of the season, anticipating more laughs and perhaps even further clandestine jabs at the council from the irreverent Clarkson.
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