Brief
Jeremy Clarkson Says He’s Planning a Bigger Show After ‘Clarkson’s Farm’
The former Top Gear host said the next venture must be "unbelievably ambitious" and will need to stand out in a crowded media landscape.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At the Royal Television Society conference in London, Jeremy Clarkson announced he is already planning a new television project to follow the conclusion of his farming series, Clarkson’s Farm. He said the next show must be "unbelievably ambitious" and will need to stand out amid the "onslaught" of social media and the tech revolution.
Clarkson highlighted the success of shows like The Traitors as examples of eye‑catching programming, and argued that television must grow bigger, lose traditional scheduling and aim for extraordinary concepts. He also dismissed Ofcom as “toothless” in handling complaints, recalling past issues during his time on Top Gear.
Key facts
- Jeremy Clarkson is planning a new television project after the end of Clarkson’s Farm (variety.com)
- He described the new project as needing to be "unbelievably ambitious" (variety.com)
- He cited The Traitors as a successful example of a modern, eye‑catching show (variety.com)
- Clarkson dismissed Ofcom as "toothless" in handling complaints (variety.com)
Background
<p>Clarkson’s interest in farming follows his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer and his decision to auction three Grand Tour cars at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 14 November, a move that reflected his growing focus on rural life.</p>
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Jeremy Clarkson Is Already Thinking About What Comes After ‘Clarkson’s Farm’: ‘It Has to Be Unbelievably Ambitious’”
