Britains oldest farming couple make sad admission | UK News

Britain’s oldest farming couple admitted they weren’t paid something for their early appearances on Channel 5 programme The Yorkshire Vet, before touchdown their own spin-off show. Steve and Jean Green grew to become a hit with viewers on the lifestyle programme showcasing their life on Stoneybrough Farm in Thirsk.

Jean, 73, and Steve, 96, have been farming for many years – rising at 6 o’clock every morning to have a tendency to the animals and make a start on the day. In a current episode of the show, they refused to promote their 25-acre farm despite being provided a good price for the land, which may very well be used for up to 200 homes.

But in a 2019 interview with The Yorkshire Post, the couple admitted they didn’t do the early seasons of the show for money, as they didn’t receives a commission. Their earnings from their spin-off show have not been made public.

Jean explained of their newfound fame: “[We get asked for] pictures, autographs. We can’t go anywhere without somebody wanting an autograph, or saying ‘Can we have a photograph?’” as Steve agreed: “All the time we do. People take photos on mobile phones.”

The pair admitted they “love” the eye, with Jean explaining: “We don’t mind it. The only snag is we get asked if we get money for it, but we say no – we just put Thirsk on the map.”

Asked what they love most about farming in Thirsk, Steve said: “It is about as good a place as anywhere. The fresh air. I just enjoy being here.” His spouse Jean agreed: “We enjoy the atmosphere, getting up in a morning.”

As for their daily routine, Jean said working together as a married couple is “hilarious”, explaining: “I’m up first, dressed and first in the bathroom, down the stairs. He’ll stand on the landing and wait to see how many cats we can get. The cats rush in first thing on a morning. You tumble over the devils! Then I start making breakfast.”