Jeremy Clarkson’s glasses from Farmer’s Dog pub appear on eBay after revealing over 100 were ‘stolen’ in just ONE DAY
JEREMY Clarkson’s missing glasses from his pub have appeared on eBay after revealing over a hundred were taken in just one day.
The Prime Video star and Sun columnist openly spoke about the pressures of running a pub – and the small profits generated.
Jeremy, 64, said since getting the keys to The Farmer’s Dog in Oxfordshire it’s been a “total disaster”.
He explained: “The theft, for example, is extraordinary. People seem to have it in their heads that if they come in for a pint they are entitled to go home with the glass in which it was served.
“Last Sunday 104 went missing. And that cost must be added to the £100 a day we spend on fuel for the generator, the £400 a week it costs to provide warmth on the terrace and the £27,000 a month we must spend on parking and traffic marshals to keep the council off our back.”
Fans can purchase official Hawkstone pint and half pint glasses on Jeremy’s official merchandise website.
But The Sun can reveal a fan who visited the boozer has listed their glass, albeit plastic, for sale on eBay.
The advert states the condition of the pint measure cup as ‘new’ and has started biding at a cool 20 quid plus postage.
The seller might have bought it legitimately but Jeremy sure won’t be pleased to see it being sold for profit – and plastic cups are meant to be returned after use.
Another listing advertises two of his half-pint glasses for £24.60 – which would only cost £14 on his official website.
The Sun has contacted eBay.
Jeremy opened the revamped pub just a few months ago, with fans flocking to pay the watering hole a visit.
He and his partner Lisa have also faced unexpected hurdles in the run up to Christmas, with Lisa’s goose night not going quite to plan, and only managing to sell five turkeys.
Reflecting on his pub venture, Jeremy added in his Times column: “It’s galling to see how much effort is required to make so little money on the farm. It’s worse at the pub.
“The customers are coming. There’s no problem there. But turning their visits into a profit is nigh-on impossible.”
Clarkson's Farm series guide
By Conor O'Brien, TV Reporter
Clarkson’s Farm airs on Prime Video and follows TV personality Jeremy Clarkson as he manages his Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.
Three series have been released to date and here is an overview of what has happened so far.
Series 1
- Jeremy takes over the day-to-day running of the newly renamed Diddly Squat Farm.
- Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, “Cheerful Charlie” Ireland and Gerald Cooper are also introduced.
- Jeremy starts to assemble what he needs for his farm – as well as laying the groundwork for things to come later.
- He buys key equipment including a tractor and cultivator, as well as taking on sheep and opening a farm shop.
- Jeremy takes over the day-to-day running of the newly renamed Diddly Squat Farm.
Series 2
- This series sees Jeremy look for ways to increase the farm’s revenue.
- One such example is bringing in a herd of cows although this isn’t without its issues.
- Jeremy also had the idea to convert the abandoned lambing barn into a restaurant where he could sell his meat from the farm.
- For this plan to move forward, he had to get planning permission from the local council.
- Viewers also meet Pepper, a heifer among the herd who ultimately becomes the star’s favourite.
Series 3
- The third series contained some of the show’s most emotional moments to date.
- In heartbreaking scenes, dozens of newborn piglets died as a result of overlaying – their mother rolling on to them.
- Jeremy said goodbye to his favourite pig – the Baroness – after she developed cancer and needed to be put down.
- Dry stonewall expert and “head of security” Gerald Cooper was diagnosed with cancer.
- Jeremy and Kaleb began a competition between themselves – with Kaleb looking after the arable side and Jeremy taking the non-arable elements.
- Fellow farmers – and famous faces – Andy Cato and George Lamb appear in this series