Clarkson’s Farm star Gerald Cooper shared an “important announcement” with fans on social media.
The TV personality was absent from the first four episodes of the latest Clarkson’s Farm series after revealing he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Thankfully, he was given the all-clear towards the end of the series, and returned with the news he was doing better. It’s thought he will be back on the show for the next series, filming of which has already begun.
On Thursday, he was part of an important online “announcement” as he and Diddly Squat builder Alan Townsend shared some news with fans.
A video posted on Townend’s Instagram read: “An important announcement from Alan and Gerald,” before the two appeared in a vintage car.
“Off to Marston Steam & Vintage Show – here we go, starting off early,” Townsend yelled over the noisy vehicle.
He continued: “Getting a vintage car ready,” before the duo drove off, beeping the horn.
A card then revealed the show would be taking part on August 17 and 18. The event hosts full size and miniature steam engines, tractors and classic cars for fanatics of classic vehicles.
Responding, followers expressed their excitement over the news, with one person writing: “You pair need your own spin off show.”
“It’s the Boys on Tour in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” another quipped, while a third added: “You just can’t beat cars from that era. So full of character!”
Cooper was absent from the first part Clarkson’s Farm series three
Cooper shared some good news with fans
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Cooper returned to the series in the second half of season three, and Clarkson was left over the moon when he realised that his friend had returned to work following an operation and treatment to combat the disease.
Embracing Clarkson in a hug, Cooper noted: “Lovely to see you, the man. I’m getting there,” before Clarkson asked if he had been having any chemotherapy, to which Cooper revealed he’d had radiotherapy 37 times.
He admitted he was waiting for the all-clear from the doctor, but tearfully told the crew: “I would like to thank everybody, all of the film crew and all my friends here…
“All of you have been so kind to me and my family. So thank you very much,” leaving everyone to raise a glass and Lisa Hogan to reply: “Gerald, we’re here for you all the time.”
