Jeremy Clarkson left 'out of his depth’ in business deals after 'handing over £250,000'

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Jeremy Clarkson, 61, is known recently for his Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm.The former Top Gear presenter has admitted that although he has taken part in many business deals, he can't help but feel he is out of his "depth".Jeremy bought a farm in Oxfordshire in 2009, and took the farm over himself in 2019.The presenter has had his work cut out for him with this latest business venture, but has made a successful TV series out of it.In a recent article with The Times, Jeremy spoke about his struggle with business ventures.He said: "Over the years I've done some business stuff, and every single time I vow that I'll never do it again, because I'm always out of my depth."I never know what anyone is talking about until someone comes round and tells me I've got to hand over a quarter of a million pounds."Then, when I look surprised, they point to page 96 of the small print, paragraph 4, subsection 2b, which always says, 'Blah blah blah you will then hand over £250,000'."Jeremy then calls for all to "take it steady", in order for there to be the most success, asking his readers to "grow some patience".The farmer's words about businesses coming after his recent venture to extend his farm with a car park and restaurant were denied.The former Top Gear star was planning to open a restaurant at his West Oxfordshire Farm, however plans were thrown out by the council last month.Jeremy faced an angry backlash from local residents over his ambition to expand the farm with more than 50 objections registered with the council.He proposed a 70 space car park and a 60 seat cafe for Diddly Squat farm.The presenter turned up in person at a meeting of West Oxon District Council last month to make a personal plea to councillors to back his.