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I've yet to watch any other shows Jeremy Clarkson is part of, but I kept hearing good things about this one. Since it was only four seasons, with 8 episodes in each, the wife and I decided to give it a go.
It's been pretty entertaining. For a "reality" show, I was surprised to see it steer clear of a lot of personal drama and focus so much on the actual running of the farm, with all the insanity that entails. Clarkson himself is funny, although occasionally comes across as a stubborn jackass. He does genuinely seem to care for and enjoy the farming and want to make success of it.
I like all the other characters as well. My favorite is Gerald, mostly because I can barely understand a word he's saying. Cheerful Charlie comes across as really practical and highly intelligent.
I've heard that other farmers in the UK really like the show and the spotlight it shines on how difficult they have it. The go through a lot of crap (especially from the vagaries of weather and bureaucratic regulations).
Anyway, it's fun to watch. The scenery of that countryside isn't half bad either.