While he didn’t earn much, he also spent a ton upfront on equipment for the year. Had he not dropped ~150k pounds his profits would have been greater.
Also in the final episode, it took me a few minutes to recognize his tribute to the movie Goodfella’s.
July 09, 2021, 06:04 AM
Oz_Shadow
I can’t make out anything Gerald says. I wonder if Kaleb can.
July 10, 2021, 01:34 AM
sjtill
I usually put the closed captioning on when watching British shows.
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July 10, 2021, 08:34 AM
k5blazer
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Originally posted by sjtill: I usually put the closed captioning on when watching British shows.
We do the same. Hard to follow sometimes without the captioning.
July 10, 2021, 09:26 AM
Lt CHEG
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Originally posted by Oz_Shadow: I can’t make out anything Gerald says. I wonder if Kaleb can.
I can’t understand anything he is saying either. I don’t feel bad though because I don’t think Jezza can understand much if anything that Gerald is saying either.
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July 10, 2021, 09:37 AM
Mars_Attacks
Gerald seems to be the Brit version of Louisianan Coon Ass.
Tabitha's cousin that stayed with us for a year or so as he was getting his CDL is 100% Coon Ass.
It took me months to learn what the hell he was talking about.
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July 11, 2021, 01:07 PM
P250UA5
2 episodes in & enjoying it so far. Not surprisingly, as I was a huge TG:UK fan.
Laughed at his reasoning on the tractor: Its a Lamborghini.
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July 11, 2021, 02:17 PM
mutedblade
Wife and I watched 2 episodes this morning. Great stuff. Stunning production so far and yes, IT's A LAMBORGHINI!!!!
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July 14, 2021, 06:27 PM
NavyGuy
It's been my go-to-sleep watch for a week or so, and I've enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Just wondering where Clarkson gets all of the money to run this farm as he's clearly not making much money.
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July 14, 2021, 07:25 PM
M1Garandy
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Originally posted by NavyGuy: wondering where Clarkson gets all of the money to run this farm as he's clearly not making much money.
I bet Jeff Bezos pays Jeremy, James and Richard pretty well.
July 14, 2021, 08:32 PM
shiftyvtec
Internets says he's worth 60mil. I'm sure he could fund this production on his own dime easily, even if Bezos wasn't pitching in.
July 14, 2021, 10:15 PM
corsair
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Originally posted by NavyGuy: It's been my go-to-sleep watch for a week or so, and I've enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Just wondering where Clarkson gets all of the money to run this farm as he's clearly not making much money.
On top of his Amazon contract (Grand Tour and this show), he's the current host of the UK's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. He used write commentary columns for various print media as he's originally a journalist, not sure if he's still doing it. He's not hurting for funds though.
Would be interesting if they show his car collection in s2. All the TG/GT guys have their own collections of exotics and favorites, wonder if they keep them at off-site storage or, on their own properties.
July 15, 2021, 06:37 AM
P250UA5
Well, there's his personal RR which is shown regularly. An Alfa made a brief appearance & a lifter R129 SL has been seen a few times. Prop cars from the show, would be interesting to see his others, but doubt they're kept at the farm.
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July 15, 2021, 10:03 AM
mutedblade
Finished watching the other day and it was great, start to finish. His Bentley from Madagascar also made an appearance .
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July 15, 2021, 10:10 AM
cas
While I never put much stock in them thangs, the internet has his net worth at about $60 million.
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July 18, 2021, 07:30 PM
nhtagmember
just finished watching the series
all in all it was well done (typical Clarkson)
Not surprised he didn't make any money the first year given all the first time costs
willing to bet it he did year 2 and didn't repeat mistakes and go down a bunch of rabbit holes he would do quite well
July 21, 2021, 11:20 AM
P250UA5
Season 2 Confirmed!
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July 23, 2021, 09:29 AM
rainman64
Thanks for the heads up! I thoroughly enjoyed the series 1 episodes.
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August 08, 2021, 11:30 AM
Anubismp
What a great show, fun and yet a peek behind the curtain. I agree startup costs are rough and he broke even this year but would likely be good in the next.
I hope they keep making the show, I've really enjoyed it.
September 13, 2021, 11:32 AM
pulicords
Thanks for the recommendation! Mrs Puli and I started watching this on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoy it. Love that droll, English humor!!!
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