Diddly Squat: The Farmer's Dog

The all-new collection of hair-raising missteps and hilarious antics on Diddly Squat Farm, from gentleman farmer and two-time Sexiest Man Alive winner, Jeremy Clarkson.<BR><BR>'Fans of Prime TV series Clarkson's Farm will enjoy this companion' IRISH TIMES<BR><BR>Uncooperative animals, underperforming crops, and rather less than best-laid plans pursued with unbridled enthusiasm. Clarkson's farm is the gift that keeps on giving. <BR><BR>But, as one overseas visitor* admitted, he only came to Diddly Squat because he just didn't believe that Jeremy could be so incompetent.<BR><BR>Not one to be discouraged, however, our hero decides to bring his misunderstood entrepreneurial flair to bear on a new venture: a pub. And just a few short weeks later, the doors open on The Farmer's Dog.<BR><BR>All British produce, Hawkstone beer on tap, a private bar for farmers and a vintage tractor hanging from the ceiling. The perfect country pub. A welcome distraction from sustainable farming initiatives, psychedelic wheat, angry protests in central London and a headbutting goat.<BR><BR>What, you may be asking, could possibly go wrong?<BR><BR>On top of the lavatories packing up and the electricity running out, you mean? As the Cotwolds' newest publican quickly discovers, there's a lot more to landlording than pulling pints.<BR><BR>Just as well, then, that he still has Lisa, Kaleb, Cheerful Charlie and Gerald to help him through. Especially now his doctor's told him he's got to become a vegetablist ...<BR><BR>*along with the whole of the rest of China, apparently<BR><BR><BR>___________<BR><BR>Praise for Clarkson's Farm:<BR><BR><BR>'The best thing Clarkson's done . . . It pains me to say this' GUARDIAN<BR><BR>'Shockingly hopeful' INDEPENDENT<BR><BR>'Even the most committed Clarkson haters will find him likeable here' TELEGRAPH<BR><BR>'Quite lovely' THE TIMES