Clarkson’s Farm beats Gogglebox and Countryfile to win TV award

Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm has been crowned Best Factual Entertainment Series at the 2026 wheretowatch.tv Streaming and TV Awards, beating Countryfile, Gogglebox and The Grand Tour after viewers voted it their number one show.

The hit Prime Video series has added another accolade to its growing collection, with audiences recognising the hugely popular programme that follows Clarkson’s often chaotic attempts to run Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.

Clarkson’s Farm faced competition from some of Britain’s best-loved factual entertainment programmes, including Countryfile, Gogglebox, Rob Vs Romesh, The Grand Tour and Zero Stars.

But it was the unlikely farming adventure that came out on top, securing the award in a category decided by the public.

The victory is another significant moment for a series that has become one of Prime Video’s biggest British entertainment hits. Since its launch, Clarkson’s Farm has transformed the former Top Gear presenter into one of the country’s most recognisable – and frequently exasperated – farmers.

And with the latest series delivering more drama, disasters and unexpected developments at the farm, there is clearly no shortage of appetite for watching Clarkson and his team take on the unpredictable world of agriculture.

Clarkson’s Farm beats Countryfile and Gogglebox to win

The Best Factual Entertainment category featured an impressive shortlist, bringing together established television favourites and major streaming productions.

Countryfile has been a Sunday-night institution for decades, while Gogglebox continues to attract viewers with its familiar cast of households reacting to the week’s television.

Rob Vs Romesh has built a loyal following through the pair’s often ridiculous celebrity challenges, while The Grand Tour reunited Clarkson with Richard Hammond and James May to launch a new-look series.

However, Clarkson’s Farm secured the most support from viewers, who voted it the winner of the 2026 wheretowatch.tv Streaming and TV Awards.

The awards celebrate the programmes and personalities that have made the biggest impression on audiences, with viewers deciding the winners across a range of categories.

The result is particularly fitting for a show that has built its success around showing the realities of British farming – albeit through Clarkson’s uniquely chaotic perspective.

What happened in the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm?

The fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm arrived on Prime Video in June 2026, bringing viewers back to Diddly Squat for another year of agricultural challenges.

And, as usual, things were far from straightforward.

The new series opened with a major health scare for Jeremy, who was left under strict medical instructions to take things easy.

Unfortunately, farming rarely allows for a quiet life. With a new flock of Easy Care sheep arriving, the ongoing problems surrounding his pub venture and the first festive season at The Farmer’s Dog to manage, Clarkson soon found himself with plenty to worry about.

There was also a bigger challenge facing the farming community, with the fallout from a government budget creating uncertainty for farmers across the country.

Determined to find ways of making the farm more efficient, Jeremy became interested in modern agricultural technology after visiting one of Britain’s biggest agricultural exhibitions.

That led to an unexpected new direction for the programme, with laser scanning, robot tractors and hi-tech farming methods entering the picture.

Kaleb Cooper was particularly bemused by some of Jeremy’s latest ideas, but was soon persuaded to join him on a trip to the Netherlands to see how technology was changing the agricultural industry.

The series also explored the increasingly complicated business side of running Diddly Squat, including the challenges of keeping The Farmer’s Dog going while dealing with the day-to-day demands of the farm.

As ever, the season mixed genuinely informative insights into British agriculture with the comedy of watching Clarkson attempt to master jobs that experienced farmers have been doing for generations.

The eight episodes were released in three instalments, with the first four arriving on June 3, followed by two on June 10 and the final two on June 17.

All eight episodes are now available to stream on Prime Video.

Who is in the Clarkson’s Farm cast?

One of the reasons Clarkson’s Farm has become such a success is the team of real-life characters who have become just as popular as its presenter.

Jeremy Clarkson is, of course, at the centre of the show. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter bought Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds and decided to take on the challenge of running it himself.

His lack of agricultural experience has provided plenty of entertainment, particularly when he finds himself attempting to operate machinery, manage livestock or understand the complexities of farming regulations.

Kaleb Cooper has become one of the programme’s biggest stars. The young local farmer has frequently found himself having to explain basic agricultural principles to Jeremy, often with little patience for his employer’s latest schemes.

Kaleb’s straight-talking personality and growing confidence have made him a firm favourite with viewers. He has also developed his own career beyond the series, including touring with his live shows and publishing books.

Lisa Hogan, Jeremy’s partner, plays an important role in the business, particularly through the Diddly Squat Farm Shop. She has also become increasingly involved in the wider operation of the farm and its various ventures.

Charlie Ireland, affectionately known as Cheerful Charlie, is the agricultural consultant who helps Jeremy navigate the financial, regulatory and practical challenges of running a farm.

His measured approach is often the perfect contrast to Clarkson’s more impulsive ideas.

Gerald Cooper is another familiar face, bringing his expertise in construction and farm work to the programme. His distinctive voice and dry sense of humour have made him one of the show’s most recognisable personalities.

The series has also introduced other contributors over the years, including Harriet Cowan, who helped out at the farm during Kaleb’s absence in the fourth series.

Together, the group has become a major part of the show’s appeal, with viewers returning as much for their relationships and banter as for the farming itself.

Why has Clarkson’s Farm become such a hit?

When Clarkson first announced that he was going to run a farm, few could have predicted quite how popular the resulting series would become.

The original premise was simple: follow an inexperienced celebrity as he attempts to manage a working farm over the course of a year.

But the programme has developed into something much bigger.

Alongside the comedy, Clarkson’s Farm has offered viewers an accessible look at the pressures facing British farmers, from unpredictable weather and rising costs to complicated regulations and the challenge of making a living from the land.

It has also introduced audiences to the realities of agricultural work, showing how much planning, expertise and physical effort goes into producing food.

The relationship between Clarkson and Kaleb has been central to the show’s success, with their contrasting personalities providing some of its funniest moments.

Meanwhile, the wider cast has helped turn Diddly Squat into a familiar television community that viewers have become invested in.

The series has also expanded beyond the farm itself. Clarkson’s attempts to diversify the business have brought the farm shop, restaurant plans and pub venture into the story, giving each series a new set of challenges.

The Farmer’s Dog, Clarkson’s pub in Burford, has become another major part of the wider Diddly Squat story.

When will Clarkson’s Farm return?

The good news for fans is that Clarkson’s Farm is not going anywhere just yet.

Prime Video has already confirmed that a sixth series is in the works, meaning viewers can expect another return to Diddly Squat.

However, an official release date for series six has not yet been announced.

The programme has traditionally followed the farming calendar, with each series documenting another year of work on the farm. That means viewers will have to wait for further news from Prime Video before knowing exactly when the next instalment will arrive.

In the meantime, all five series are available to watch on Prime Video, giving fans the chance to revisit the highs, lows and farming disasters that have made the show such a success.

Another award for Jeremy Clarkson

The wheretowatch.tv award adds to an impressive list of achievements for Clarkson’s Farm.

The series has already won major industry recognition, including the Reality Docuseries award at the 2026 National Television Awards, where it once again demonstrated its popularity with the public.

Its latest success is further evidence that audiences remain fascinated by Clarkson’s unlikely career change.

Beating Countryfile, Gogglebox, Rob Vs Romesh and The Grand Tour is no small achievement, particularly in a category featuring such established programmes.

But after five series of sheep, tractors, crops, council battles and Kaleb telling Jeremy exactly what he thinks, Clarkson’s Farm has clearly earned its place as one of Britain’s favourite factual entertainment shows.

And with a sixth series on the way, there is plenty more to come from Diddly Squat.

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