**Lisa Hogan Finds Creative Way to Outwit Jeremy Clarkson During Filming**
Lisa Hogan, star of Amazon Prime’s hit documentary series *Clarkson’s Farm*, has revealed an ingenious strategy she uses to get her points across to Jeremy Clarkson, her partner and the show’s central figure. With the cameras rolling and microphones live, Hogan admits she’s discovered the perfect moment to speak without fear of interruption from the famously outspoken former *Top Gear* presenter.
Speaking candidly during an interview with the *Mail on Sunday*, Hogan disclosed the surprising benefit of being on set. She explained that when Clarkson is fitted with a microphone for filming, he is unable to interrupt her, providing her with a rare opportunity to express ideas or opinions that might otherwise be talked over. “I’ve worked out that when he’s wearing a mic, he can’t interrupt me. So that’s when I go for it,” she said.
Lisa Hogan, best known as the manager of the Diddly Squat Farm Shop in the Channel’s popular series, takes a quietly strategic approach in dealing with Clarkson’s strong personality. Rather than escalating disagreements, Hogan prefers to let her pragmatism take the lead. “I’m more conniving than that. Why argue with someone like Jeremy? He’s so eloquent. I have to be a bit more… nimble. I like the long-term diplomatic approach,” she noted.
The dynamic between Hogan and Clarkson has become a favourite aspect for fans of the show, offering a unique window into their life at Diddly Squat Farm in rural Oxfordshire. Their partnership, both on and off the screen, continues to generate intrigue, particularly as the series returns with its fifth season.
Reflecting on how they first crossed paths, Hogan shared that the pair met at a drinks party organised by a mutual friend nearly a decade ago. Despite Clarkson’s fame as a broadcaster, it was his prolific newspaper columns in *The Sun* and *The Sunday Times* that first caught Hogan’s attention. “I knew him more from his writing. I always loved his columns. I thought he was bright – and probably amusing. And I think he thought I’d be amusing,” Hogan recalled.
Describing Clarkson outside the glare of the television cameras, Hogan painted a picture of a relentlessly curious and lively mind. “He’s always incredibly inquisitive. His mind is always on the move. He’ll come in fizzing with energy about the smallest thing. I like that,” she said. Hogan admits that, although she would allow her son to watch *Top Gear*, she herself seldom did, choosing instead to appreciate Clarkson’s wit and insight through his written work.
Life at Diddly Squat Farm is never short of eccentric moments. Hogan recounted a time she decided to use tadpoles as a quirky centrepiece during a gathering after discovering them in her pond. The unconventional display raised some eyebrows amongst guests, but Hogan recalled seeing a flicker of admiration in Clarkson’s reaction, even as he professed being appalled. “It was fascinating! … Jeremy thought it was horrendous, but I could also see that he was charmed by me creating a centrepiece of live tadpoles,” she joked, describing it as one of many “tablescapes” she has curated.
Hogan’s remarks shed new light on the interplay between the two stars, a relationship that thrives not on confrontation, but on clever negotiation and mutual amusement. As viewers continue to enjoy their agricultural adventures on *Clarkson’s Farm*, it’s clear that Hogan’s quick thinking—and her timely use of microphones—has become an essential part of the show’s enduring appeal.
The couple’s on-screen partnership offers a refreshing mix of humour, genuine affection, and the occasional battle of wits, reflecting the realities of running a farm under the watchful eye of the public. With the new season already causing a stir, fans will no doubt continue to delight in Hogan’s diplomatic strategies and inventive approaches, both in and out of the farm shop.