Diddly Squat: The No 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

Written by:
Jeremy Clarkson
Narrated by:
Jeremy Clarkson

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
18
Narrator
8
Release Date
November 2021
Duration
2 hours 32 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

Welcome to Jeremy's farm. It's an idyllic spot, offering picturesque views across the Cotswolds, bustling hedgerows, woodlands and natural springs. Jeremy always liked the idea being a farmer. But, while he was barrelling around the world having more fun with cars than was entirely reasonable, it seemed obvious that the actual, you know, farming was much better left to someone else

Then one day he decided he would do the farming himself.

After all, how hard could it be?

Well . . .

Faced with suffocating red tape, biblical weather, local objections, a global pandemic and his own frankly staggering ignorance of how to 'do farming', Jeremy soon realises that turning the farm around is going to take more than splashing out on a massive tractor.

Fortunately, there's help at hand from a large and (mostly) willing team, including girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the Tractor Driver, Cheerful Charlie, Ellen the Shepherd and Gerald, his Head of Security and Dry Stone Waller. Between them they enthusiastically cultivate crops, rear livestock and hens, keep bees, bottle spring water and open a farm shop. But profits remain elusive.

And yet while the farm may be called Diddly Squat for good reason, Jeremy soon begins to understand that it's worth a whole lot more to him than pounds, shillings and pence . . .


Praise for Clarkson's Farm:

'The best thing Clarkson's done . . . it pains me to say this' THE GUARDIAN;

'Shockingly hopeful' THE INDEPENDENT;

'Even the most committed Clarkson haters will find him likeable here' THE TELEGRAPH;

'Quite lovely' THE TIMES

© Jeremy Clarkson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
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Erika V.

I give it 5 stars because I really enjoyed it, but I read alongside with the book, and the audio is missing 6 article. It's a little bit disappointing... If it says in the website: unabridged, I expect that!

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Jon C.

Listen on a long drive. You won’t notice the hours passing.

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CONOR M.

"Diddly Squat" is a delightful and informative read that explores the important topic of the environment in a unique and entertaining way. Jeremy Clarkson does an excellent job of presenting complex environmental issues in a manner that is both engaging and accessible to the reader. I actually learned about multiple new environmental issues that I had never heard of through this book. One aspect that stood out to me about this book is how Clarkson incorporates humor into the discussion of environmental matters. This makes the book not only informative but also entertaining, which is a rare and valuable combination. The author's wit and humorous commentary add an extra layer of enjoyment to the reading experience. Furthermore, I found the fact that Clarkson is basically playing a real-life version of Stardew Valley to be particularly amusing. It adds a touch of lightheartedness to the book and makes it even more enjoyable to read. It's almost like he is as clueless as the reader on everything he describes (almost). Overall, I highly recommend "Diddly Squat" to anyone who is looking for a well-written, humorous, and educational read on environmental issues.

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David A.

Very entertaining and enjoyable

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Francois S.

I loved every second of this book. Just plain old Jeremy Clarckson being his comedic self but not with cars this time around.

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Anonymous

Great book full of funny and truthful moments.

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