Jeremy Clarkson just did a brutal swipe at James Corden — and fans can’t stop talking about it!.
Jeremy Clarkson just did a brutal swipe at James Corden — and fans can’t stop talking about it!.
Jeremy Clarkson Takes a Swipe at James Corden’s Gavin & Stacey While Promoting His New Book
It wouldn’t be Jeremy Clarkson without a bit of mischief — and this time, the outspoken TV star has turned his trademark wit toward fellow British celebrity James Corden and his beloved sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
As Clarkson promotes his brand-new book, Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog, he’s once again reminded fans why his dry humour and unapologetic opinions have made him one of Britain’s most unpredictable public figures.
A New Chapter for Clarkson — Literally
The former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter has become as famous for his farming adventures as he once was for fast cars and furious commentary. Since the launch of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, fans have watched the 65-year-old navigate the chaotic world of agriculture at his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.
His latest book, The Farmer’s Dog, marks the fifth instalment in his Diddly Squat series — chronicling another year of triumphs, troubles, and tongue-in-cheek observations from rural life. This time, however, Clarkson adds a new twist: his experience becoming a pub landlord.
Last year, Clarkson bought the local Cotswolds pub, formerly known as The Windmill, for around £1 million. Renaming it The Farmer’s Dog, he promised to give it a proper countryside revival — good food, good beer, and, naturally, plenty of controversy.
Clarkson’s Playful Dig at James Corden
While promoting the new book, Clarkson took to Instagram to share a short video with his fans. Standing proudly in front of a bookshop display, he introduced his latest work in typical Clarkson fashion.
“Look at this,” he began, holding up The Farmer’s Dog. “It’s about a year on the farm and what it was like to open a pub, and I thought I’d read you an excerpt — give you a flavour.”
Then, with a mischievous grin, Clarkson added a line that instantly made headlines:
“We can’t find a reindeer, so I’m having to use a normal deer with antlers taped to its head. Exciting stuff, The Farmer’s Dog.”
But the cheeky moment came seconds later, when he glanced over at a nearby book — When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between, written by Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones. Pointing at it, Clarkson quipped simply:
“Better than that.”
It was a classic Clarkson moment — playful, sarcastic, and perfectly timed.
Corden’s Oxfordshire Connection
Ironically, both men have a connection to the Oxfordshire area. James Corden, who rose to fame through Gavin & Stacey and later hosted The Late Late Show in the U.S., also owns property in the region.
In 2023, he was granted permission to demolish a 1960s house he purchased near Henley-on-Thames, after a lengthy battle with local councils and English Heritage. The approval came only after more than a year of objections — a process that will sound all too familiar to Clarkson, who has faced his own bureaucratic nightmares with Diddly Squat Farm Shop and his farm’s expansion projects.
Both men, it seems, share more than a county — they share a tendency to stir public debate wherever they go.
From Cars to Cows — and Now Pubs
For Clarkson, The Farmer’s Dog represents the next stage in his surprising reinvention. Once known for his motoring escapades, he has transformed himself into one of Britain’s most unlikely farmers — and bestselling authors.
His Diddly Squat books have become must-reads for fans of his dry humour and self-deprecating storytelling. Each volume offers a brutally honest look at the struggles of modern farming — from battling government red tape to dealing with runaway sheep and crop failures — all told with his trademark wit.
This latest instalment adds a new flavour — quite literally — as Clarkson takes readers inside his experience running a pub. Early excerpts suggest that the same blend of chaos, charm, and catastrophe that defines his farm also applies to pulling pints and serving Sunday roasts.
Clarkson’s Unfiltered Charm Endures
Jeremy Clarkson may never resist taking a swipe — whether it’s at environmentalists, politicians, or, in this case, a fellow celebrity’s comedy classic. Yet it’s precisely that irreverence that keeps audiences coming back.
As The Farmer’s Dog hits shelves, fans can expect more of what Clarkson does best: brutal honesty, sarcastic humour, and stories that turn everyday mishaps into must-read moments.
And whether or not it’s truly “better than Gavin & Stacey,” one thing’s certain — when Clarkson’s around, the British countryside is never boring.
