**Lisa Hogan Opens Up About Past Dismissal and Pub Ventures on Latest ‘Clarkson’s Farm’**
Lisa Hogan, a familiar face from Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Clarkson’s Farm’, has candidly discussed a moment from her past that saw her ousted from a job for what she calls being “naughty.” Hogan, who stars alongside partner Jeremy Clarkson in the docu-series, revealed the details as season four of the popular farming show continues to captivate viewers.
While much of the spotlight has traditionally fallen on Clarkson and his famously accident-prone approach to agriculture, Hogan has increasingly taken centre stage thanks to her hands-on role in managing the Oxfordshire-based Diddly Squat Farm. Season four, which launched in May, sees Clarkson largely fending for himself as Lisa moves into product development, and co-star Kaleb Cooper embarks on a UK tour. The changes have thrown the farm’s daily operations—and its personalities—into new territory.
Reflecting on her own colourful employment history, Hogan recounted a time she was sacked from a bar in Australia after a customer complaint. “Some people had ordered a bottle of wine, and I couldn’t get the cork out, so I put the bottle between my legs, and pulled,” she explained. What happened next took an unexpected turn: “I got some cheeky remarks from a table of men, so I fired back with some of my own. Sadly, they didn’t take it well and made complaints, which got me fired,” she admitted.
Her frankness about the incident offers a rare glimpse into the kind of work and challenges that have shaped her approach to life on the farm—a theme viewers have seen echoed throughout the new series. Hogan’s journey from bar work to farm management provides both an entertaining and insightful counterpoint to Clarkson’s headline-grabbing antics.
Turning to Clarkson’s latest venture—the pursuit of owning a pub—Hogan was quick to comment on his penchant for difficult projects. “Jeremy seems to specialise in picking ventures that are notoriously hard to make a living from. He had the brewery. He had the animals. He’d grown the vegetables. It was a breeze – well, at least in theory,” she mused. In her view, Clarkson’s drive is fuelled by a love of tackling obstacles. “He enjoys a challenge. Things annoy him, frustrate him, and that seems to spur him on. Owning a pub is ideal for him—it gives him plenty to moan about, which he really loves.”
Hogan’s role in the pub project hasn’t just been supportive; she’s been creatively involved too. Together, the pair have recruited specialists to guide them through the pub launch, aiming to balance ambition with expertise. According to Hogan, many sleepless nights ensued as the realities of running such an enterprise became clear. Nonetheless, Clarkson devised an ingenious workaround to manage costs and space, drawing inspiration from his time filming ‘The Grand Tour’.
Describing their solution, Hogan said, “We pulled out the tent from ‘The Grand Tour’, which had just been sitting in storage. The atmosphere inside is brilliant – it’s airy, full of light, and makes the whole experience so much more inviting.” This creative step, she suggests, allowed them to expand their establishment affordably while offering customers a unique slice of the Diddly Squat lifestyle.
For fans, the series continues to reveal the ups and downs of rural entrepreneurship—and the quirks of the personalities behind the farm. Hogan’s admission about her early setbacks offers both amusement and a reminder that even on-screen success is built from a patchwork of failures and lessons learned along the way.
As the present season of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ plays out, the evolving roles of its cast—and especially Hogan’s candidness—ensure the show remains both relatable and compelling for audiences following the unusual and often unpredictable journey of life at Diddly Squat. The willingness of Hogan and Clarkson to share their mishaps and missteps appears to be key to the show’s enduring appeal, suggesting that true grit—and a good sense of humour—are essential tools for survival, whether in the bar or on the farm.