AMANDA OWEN’S BIGGEST YORKSHIRE DREAM IS FINALLY COMING TO LIFE — BUT FANS FEARED THEY WERE WATCHING THEIR LAST CHAPTER!

YORKSHIRE DALES, ENGLAND — After years of hard work, unexpected setbacks and countless hours spent restoring a forgotten farmhouse, Amanda Owen and her family are finally seeing their dream become a reality.

The Yorkshire Shepherdess, her former husband Clive Owen and their nine children have been working together to transform Anty John’s, a centuries-old abandoned farmhouse, into a welcoming family home.

And as furniture arrives, rooms begin to take shape and the once-derelict building slowly becomes somewhere the family can actually live, the emotional significance of the project is becoming increasingly clear.

But just as viewers were beginning to wonder whether this remarkable journey was approaching its final chapter, another question emerged: would audiences ever get to see what happens next?

For a while, the future of the programme remained uncertain.

Now, however, there is news that will delight fans.

A DREAM THAT TOOK YEARS TO BUILD

Amanda and Clive first became household names through Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm, which introduced audiences to their extraordinary life raising nine children and caring for thousands of sheep at Ravenseat Farm in the Yorkshire Dales.

Their lives were far removed from the routines of most families.

There were lambing seasons, demanding farm work, unpredictable weather and the constant responsibility of looking after their children and animals.

Following their separation in 2022, many viewers wondered whether the family would ever appear together on television again.

But in 2024, Amanda, Clive and their children returned in a new Channel 4 programme, Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids.

This time, the focus was on an ambitious project close to their existing farm: bringing Anty John’s back to life.

The farmhouse had stood empty for decades and required extensive restoration before it could become a usable family home.

It was not going to be a quick renovation.

The family faced years of work, difficult decisions and the challenge of balancing construction with their everyday farming responsibilities.

FROM A DERELICT BUILDING TO A PLACE THE FAMILY CAN CALL HOME

When viewers first saw Anty John’s, it was difficult to imagine how the old building could become a comfortable modern home.

The exterior restoration alone required considerable work.

Stone walls needed attention, structural improvements had to be completed and the family had to carefully plan how the building would function for their needs.

Once the exterior work was finished, attention turned to the enormous interior project.

There were rooms to plan, plumbing to install, water supplies to establish and countless practical details to consider.

Amanda and Clive approached the project alongside local builders and skilled tradespeople.

The children also became involved as the renovation progressed.

For the Owen family, Anty John’s was not simply another property.

It represented a long-term dream and a chance to create something that could become part of their family’s future.

THE MOMENT THAT MADE THE HARD WORK FEEL REAL

One of the most emotional milestones came when Amanda and the girls finally spent their first night at Anty John’s.

It was a significant moment because the building had been empty for decades.

After so much work, the farmhouse was finally becoming somewhere the family could begin enjoying rather than simply renovating.

The arrival of furniture and the gradual transformation of the interior made the dream feel increasingly real.

Viewers who had followed the project from its earliest stages could now see the difference between the neglected building shown at the beginning and the developing family home.

Yet the work was not necessarily finished.

There were still plans to complete, rooms to develop and more history to uncover.

THE NINE CHILDREN HAVE THEIR OWN PART IN THE FAMILY’S FUTURE

One of the most appealing aspects of the programme has been watching the Owen children grow older and take on greater responsibilities.

With nine children, the family has always operated as a team.

The new episodes continue following their individual roles in the family’s busy life.

Edith, Violet and their sisters become involved in opening a cream tea van at Ravenseat, while Sid and Miles take on more farming duties.

Their involvement shows how the next generation is gradually becoming more involved in the family’s farming traditions.

Meanwhile, Amanda continues exploring the history of Anty John’s and one of its previous owners, Anthony Clarkson, a nineteenth-century Swaledale mapmaker.

His historical diaries provide fascinating connections between life in the Yorkshire Dales centuries ago and the experiences of the Owen family today.

The programme therefore offers more than a renovation story.

It is also a portrait of family life, changing generations and the history of a remarkable rural landscape.

FANS FEARED THE END — BUT CHANNEL 4 HAS CONFIRMED TWO MORE SERIES

When the fourth series approached its finale on November 2, 2026, viewers had reason to wonder what would happen next.

The future of the programme had not yet been publicly confirmed, leaving uncertainty about whether the cameras would continue following the family.

But on November 2, Channel 4 delivered some welcome news.

Production company Wise Owl Films received a further double series order for Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids.

That means both series five and series six are officially commissioned.

The new order consists of ten hour-long episodes, divided into two five-episode series.

The fifth series will pick up after Amanda and the girls’ first sleepover at Anty John’s, following the family from early summer 2026 through to spring 2027.

Channel 4 commissioning editor Jayne Stanger expressed her enthusiasm about continuing the project.

She said the programme holds a special place in the hearts of More4 viewers and that she was delighted to continue working with the production team to follow the Owen family’s renovation journey.

She even joked about whether Anty John’s might ever actually be finished!

WHY THIS FAMILY’S STORY CONTINUES TO CAPTURE VIEWERS

There is something different about watching the Owens.

Their story is not built around glamorous lifestyles or perfectly planned television moments.

Instead, viewers see the everyday realities of rural family life.

There are muddy boots, unpredictable weather, livestock needing attention, children growing up and building work that never seems to end.

Amanda’s determination, Clive’s practical experience and the children’s growing independence have become familiar parts of the programme.

The farmhouse renovation gives viewers another reason to follow them, but the family relationships and everyday moments are what make the journey feel personal.

For many viewers, Anty John’s has become a project they have watched develop almost like a member of the family.

They have seen the building change gradually, celebrated the milestones and waited to discover what each new stage will bring.

THE STORY IS FAR FROM OVER

For Amanda, Clive and their nine children, Anty John’s remains a work in progress.

The farmhouse is gradually becoming a home, while life at Ravenseat continues as it always has.

The latest Channel 4 announcement means viewers will not have to say goodbye to the Owen family’s renovation journey just yet.

Instead, two more series will offer another opportunity to follow their progress, discover more about the farmhouse’s history and watch the children take on new responsibilities.

After years of hard work, the family is finally seeing the results of a dream that once seemed a very long way from completion.

And while there is still plenty to do, one thing is now certain:

Amanda Owen’s Yorkshire story is not ending here. Anty John’s still has more chapters to come.