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ITV replaces Fletcher's Family Farm with new Jeremy Clarkson quiz series
ITV has swapped Monday night repeats of Fletcher's Family Farm for a new series of Jeremy Clarkson's Millionaire Hot Seat. The couple behind the farming show, Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, have confirmed two more seasons are on the way, while ITV has yet to announce a return date.
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Scheduling change
ITV's Monday night schedule sees a change this evening, August 31, as the broadcaster replaces repeats of Fletcher's Family Farm with a new series of Jeremy Clarkson's Millionaire Hot Seat. The quiz show, airing from 30pm to 8pm, features six contestants competing for £1 million, with one player at a time in the Hot Seat answering multiple-choice questions against the clock. A wrong answer eliminates the player, drops the top prize, and the next contestant takes their place.
The move comes as fans of Fletcher's Family Farm have been watching classic episodes of the show each Monday at 30pm. The programme, which first aired in 2023, follows Kelvin and Liz Fletcher and their family of five as they manage their 120-acre Peak District farm. Season four concluded earlier this year, and ITV has announced that the show will return for series five and six following record-breaking viewing figures.
What's next for Fletcher's Family Farm
ITV has not yet confirmed when the new series of Fletcher's Family Farm will air. However, Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have revealed that two additional seasons have been commissioned. In a statement, the couple said: "We're delighted to be returning for series five and six. What started as a simple desire to share our family's journey has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined."
They expressed gratitude to ITV and Daisybeck Studios, the production company behind the show, and noted that Fletcher Studios will join as a co-production partner. "As we enter this next chapter, we're also proud that Fletcher Studios will be joining Daisybeck as a co-production partner on the series," the statement added.
Latest episode highlights
In the most recent repeat episode, Kelvin and Liz spoke candidly about a devastating loss on the farm: the death of their beloved pet lamb, Aga, from a worm infection. Kelvin explained the toll worms have taken on the flock, saying: "We're taking a belt and braces approach this year, as through the winter, worms were a real problem and proved to be fatal for a couple of our lambs, including our beloved Aga. Aga was an orphan lamb whom we fell in love with, but later lost to a worm infection."
The episode featured a visit from vet Angelica for a health check on the flock. Despite the sombre subject, there were lighter moments, with Liz commenting on rounding up the sheep: "It kind of looks a bit chaotic, but this is the smoothest it's ever happened."
In the meantime, fans can catch up on all series of Fletcher's Family Farm on ITVX.
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Framing: Announces the schedule replacement for Fletcher's Family Farm, emphasizing that it starts tonight. — Informative and neutral, with a slight promotional tone for the new quiz show.
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On Monday, August 31, Fletcher’s Family Farm will not air, replaced by a new series of Jeremy Clarkson’s Millionaire Hot Seat.
The synopsis for the quiz show: 'Jeremy Clarkson returns with the quiz as six more hopefuls compete for £1 million, with only one player at a time able to take a place in the Hot Seat and answer multiple-choice questions to work the way up the Money Ladder.'
ITV has not confirmed when the new series of Fletcher’s Family Farm will air; however, Kelvin and Liz have revealed that two more seasons have been renewed.
Fletcher’s Family Farm first aired in 2023 and follows the family of five on their 120-acre Peak District farm.
Season four wrapped up early this year, and ITV announced the show will return for series five and six after record-breaking viewing figures.
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher said: 'We're delighted to be returning for series five and six, what started as a simple desire to share our family's journey has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined.'
They thanked ITV and Daisybeck Studios, and noted Fletcher Studios will join as co-production partner.
Framing: Announces ITV's replacement for the Fletcher's Family Farm series, highlighting the new show and the future of the original series — upbeat and celebratory
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Fletcher's Family Farm has been temporarily replaced by a new series of Jeremy Clarkson's Millionaire Hot Seat on ITV tonight
ITV has been airing repeats of Fletcher's Family Farm in recent weeks
Jeremy Clarkson will return with the quiz as six more hopefuls compete for £1 million, with only one player at a time able to take a place in the Hot Seat
Each question is timed, and if a player gets one wrong, they are eliminated, the top prize drops, and the next player takes their place, reports the Daily Star
ITV is yet to confirm a broadcast date for the next series of Fletcher's Family Farm, but fans have plenty to look forward to after Kelvin and Liz revealed that two further series have been commissioned
Fletcher's Family Farm, which first aired in 2023, follows the family of five through the highs and lows of life on their 120-acre Peak District farm
Following the conclusion of series four earlier this year, ITV confirmed the show would return for series five and six after it attracted record-breaking viewing figures
The Fletchers marked the exciting news in style, sharing a charming clip on Instagram in which their nine-year-old daughter Marnie delivered the announcement
In the video, Marnie is seen calling out excitedly to her dad, who was busy feeding the sheep
Marnie yelled, though Kelvin admitted he couldn't hear her
Undeterred, she then tried to share the update with little brother Milo, who was riding his toy bike, before turning to mum Liz and four-year-old twin brothers Mateusz and Maximus
The clip was shared on Instagram with the caption: "WE ARE BACK! Who's excited?!"
Fans were quick to respond with enthusiasm, with one viewer writing "Absolutely love this show, always lifts me up, such a lovely family," and another calling it "one of the best things on TV"
A third simply said: "Excellent news," as another fan exclaimed: "Fletchers are BACK, let's gooooooooooooooooo."
One viewer confessed, "Wonderful, wonderful news and amazing family."
Framing: The headline emphasizes the replacement of Fletcher's Family Farm by a new Jeremy Clarkson series.
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Fletcher's Family Farm has been replaced by a new Jeremy Clarkson series.
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher's farming programme chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of managing their Cheshire farm.
In their latest episode, Kelvin and Liz spoke candidly about a devastating loss on the farm.
The couple welcomed vet Angelica to the farm for a health check on their flock, following the death of their beloved pet lamb, Aga.
Kelvin said: "We're taking a belt and braces approach this year, as through the winter, worms were a real problem and proved to be fatal for a couple of our lambs, including our beloved Aga."
Aga was an orphan lamb whom we fell in love with, but later lost to a worm infection.
Liz commented: "It kind of looks a bit chaotic, but this is the smoothest it's ever happened."
Tonight (Monday, August 31), Fletcher's Family Farm will not be shown, as it has been replaced by a new series of Jeremy Clarkson's Millionaire Hot Seat.
Clarkson has made his own hugely popular foray into agriculture with Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime Video, which follows his attempts to run Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.
ITV has yet to confirm when the new series of Fletcher's Family Farm will broadcast, though Kelvin and Liz have disclosed that two additional seasons have been commissioned.
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher said: "We're delighted to be returning for series five and six."
What started as a simple desire to share our family's journey has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined.
We'd like to thank ITV for their continued support and belief in the series and Daisybeck Studios for creating such a true account of our lives.
As we enter this next chapter, we're also proud that Fletcher Studios will be joining Daisybeck as a co-production partner on the series.
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ClaimFletcher's Family Farm has been replaced by a new Jeremy Clarkson series on August 31.
ClaimKelvin said: "We're taking a belt and braces approach this year, as through the winter, worms were a real problem and proved to be fatal for a couple of our lambs, including our beloved Aga."
ClaimTonight (Monday, August 31), Fletcher's Family Farm will not be shown, as it has been replaced by a new series of Jeremy Clarkson's Millionaire Hot Seat.
ClaimJeremy Clarkson has also made his own hugely popular foray into agriculture with Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime Video, which follows his attempts to run Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.
ClaimThe synopsis for the Millionaire Hot Seat quiz programme, which runs from 7.30pm to 8pm, reads: "Jeremy Clarkson returns with the quiz as six more hopefuls compete for £1 million, with only one player at a time able to take a place in the Hot Seat and answer multiple-choice questions to work the way up the Money Ladder."
ClaimEach question is against the clock and if a player gets one wrong they are eliminated, the top prize drops, and the next player takes their place.
ClaimKelvin and Liz Fletcher said: "We're delighted to be returning for series five and six. What started as a simple desire to share our family's journey has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined."
ClaimKelvin and Liz Fletcher said: "We'd like to thank ITV for their continued support and belief in the series and Daisybeck Studios for creating such a true account of our lives."
ClaimKelvin and Liz Fletcher said: "As we enter this next chapter, we're also proud that Fletcher Studios will be joining Daisybeck as a co-production partner on the series. It's an exciting step for us creatively."
ClaimFletcher's Family Farm first aired in 2023 and follows the family of five through the highs and lows of life on their 120-acre Peak District farm.
ClaimJeremy Clarkson will return with the quiz as six more hopefuls compete for £1 million, with only one player at a time able to take a place in the Hot Seat.
ClaimIn the video, Marnie is seen calling out excitedly to her dad, who was busy feeding the sheep, and said "I've got some news!" though Kelvin admitted he couldn't hear her.
ClaimUndeterred, she then tried to share the update with little brother Milo, who was riding his toy bike, before turning to mum Liz and four-year-old twin brothers Mateusz and Maximus. "What did she say?" they asked each other, before Marnie finally declared: "Guys! The Fletchers are back. Series five and six, let's go!"