Richard Osman criticized Jeremy Clarkson, calling him a “coward” as he gears up for the release of his upcoming book centered on life at Diddly Squat Farm. Titled “Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog,” the book is scheduled to hit the shelves this week, coinciding with the fierce competition among authors vying for the top spot during the Christmas season.
The period from September to November is known for book releases to attract Christmas shoppers, but Richard, acclaimed for his successful “Thursday Murder Club” series, suggested that Clarkson’s decision to delay the book launch was a strategic move to boost sales. On his podcast, “The Rest is Entertainment,” Richard remarked that releasing closer to Christmas was a tactic to increase the chances of securing the coveted number one spot.
Richard expressed his belief that Charlie Mackesy’s latest book, “Always Remember,” will likely clinch the top spot this Christmas, competing against Clarkson’s release. Reflecting on previous successes, Richard highlighted the Guinness World Records 2025 book’s strong sales last Christmas and anticipated a similar showdown for the prime position this year.
In addition to Clarkson and Mackesy, Richard pointed out potential best-sellers in the form of celebrity memoirs, including works from Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Paul Gascoigne, and Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland. Notably, he predicted that Susie Wolf’s “Driven” would be a hit among F1 enthusiasts and emphasized the enduring popularity of Guy Martin’s autobiographies, particularly due to his motorbike and stunt shows on Channel 4.
The Mirror reached out to representatives of Jeremy Clarkson for further insights on the book release and its reception.