In the most recent instalment of Clarkson's Farm streaming on Prime Video, Jeremy Clarkson encountered fresh obstacles with his pub plans.
The host had aspirations to launch several attractions on the same grounds, envisaging a shop for Lisa and a butcher's outlet.
But consultancy from the experts he roped in revealed stark space limitations, highlighting the vast storage requirements he had previously overlooked.
Moreover, they cautioned him against serving each variant of his farm produce simultaneously, particularly the full range of beef cuts.
Faced with these setbacks and admitting that the pub issues were causing him sleepless nights, Jeremy brainstormed a resourceful space-saving solution that wouldn't break the bank.
His lightbulb moment involved a call to The Grand Tour's executive producer, Andy Wilman, to enquire about an item from their show: "You know The Grand Tour tent? Do you know where it is?" Caught off-guard, Andy's response was telling: "It's tucked away in a warehouse, we can't get rid of it."
Jeremy saw opportunity knocking as he laid out his plan: Erect the colossal Grand Tour tent on the pub's lawn, creating ample room not only for Lisa's envisioned shop but also a butchery and space for the burger van.
His selling strategy was clear-cut: "So I could sell the cuts of meat not needed in the pub's kitchen."
Selling his proposal to the experts he assured them: "So when the cow comes here, all of it is used."
Their feedback was encouraging, affirming that his concept was a move in the right direction. Within two days, the enormous tent was delivered by two lorries, heralding a new phase for Clarkson's multifaceted venture.
Jeremy Clarkson couldn't believe his eyes when the massive delivery for his pub renovation project arrived. "That's a s*** load of tent," he remarked, baffled by the size.
He questioned the driver: "Is that the whole thing?" only to discover, "No, there's another one coming."
Feeling uplifted with the progress, Jeremy stated just weeks before the grand opening, "Now, just four weeks before opening, we were finally back on track."
The latest episodes promise more of Jeremy's adventures as he refurbishes the pub, tackling fresh obstacles along the way.
Fans of Jeremy's endeavours will recall the successful launch of The Farmer's Dog pub in August 2024.
Transforming the venue into a culinary and retail haven, the site boasts not just The Farmer's Dog pub but also Hops and Chops butcher's shop, The Farmer's Puppy bar and kitchen, alongside the renowned Diddly Squat Farm Shop.
Clarkson's Farm airs on Prime Video