Farm stud seeks wife on TV
ELIGIBLE bachelor James Stephenson, 29, is an East Yorkshire farmer hoping to find Miss Right.
James is one of eight farmers from across Britain who are taking part in a new series of TV programme The Farmer Wants A Wife.
Film crews have already visited him at Arras Wold Farm, Market Weighton, and some of his socialising haunts in Driffield and Beverley.
James said: "My friends put my name forward for the show as a bit of a laugh, but now I seriously hope it will lead to me finding a wife.
"It was a shock and great surprise to get accepted for the series, and I have met some of the girls, who seem to be a nice bunch.
"I have had a few girlfriends over the years, but nothing materialised, so hopefully one of the girls from the programmes will catch my eye."
Affable James helps run his family's 650 acres of arable land on the edge of Market Weighton, and a haulage business.
He has a degree in agriculture from Newcastle University, has travelled the world and likes rugby, skiing, cinema, literature, pubs and being with his family.
James lives with his black Labrador, Jack, and his last romantic relationship ended more than a year ago.
He said: "Farmers often work in isolation, and it would be easy to just stay on the farm and vegetate.
"Friends do tend to try and fix me up with someone from time to time. I don't mind, because you never know."
Channel Five is rekindling the embers of the successful series The Farmer Wants A Wife, and the latest programmes will be screened later in the year.
It originated in a campaign run by Country Living magazine, responding to statistics about isolation, depression and suicides in the British farming community.
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by lorna, scotland
Saturday, November 07 2009, 1:43PM
“well no matter what anyone says IM IN LOVE :) xxx”
by lorna williamson, scotland
Saturday, November 07 2009, 1:41PM
“Im IN Love with this guy !!!!! :) x”
by victoria, brough
Monday, October 19 2009, 3:29PM
“my mum told me i was perfect for this guy she didnt know if he was pefect for me because only saw half the programmme”
by Barn door savage, Back o beyond
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 10:58PM
“Sorry i dont get it? Apparently all farmers are "up at the crack of Dawn" everyday. So why is he looking for a wife?”
by REAL SADDO, west hull
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 2:12PM
“Jethro are you by any chance kept locked up miles away from civilisation for a reason???”
by Katie, Devon
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 1:21PM
“With attitudes like some of these, it's no wonder that hard-working men doing a largely thankless task, have such trouble finding decent women!
The entire population doesn't have the opportunity (or inclination) to dress in a crisp suit every day and though these people wouldn't believe it, some of us actually relish the chance to be out in the fresh air come rain or shine, getting our hands dirty, doing a physical, satisfying job that makes us sleepy in the evenings, where brushed hair comes really low on the list of priorities. I don't mind if a man doesn't shave for a week or more, as long as he likes the outdoor life, he's physically fit with a no-nonsense attitude and has happy, shining eyes and an inviting smile. How many city bods fit that description?!
Give me a farmer any day - they are faaaaaaaar more attractive than the highest paid pretty city boys (or their wannabes). I'm proud to live among real farmers and am jolly happy I landed a job at Mole Valley Farmers!
Good luck James x”
by Jethro Tull, Down on the farm.
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 9:26AM
“Good on you James. I know how difficult it can be to socialise when you live miles away from anywhere and have to be up before dawn. I hope it works out for you.
Don't listen to the comments from Carol and Mark, they're on here every other day trolling for an argument - real saddos.”
by Seth, Sheep dip
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 8:09AM
“OOOH AAARH !!”
by Carol, Beverley
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 7:53AM
“Surely should read FARM STUD SEEKS A LIFE!, Get out more often scraggy geek!”
by mark, west hull
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 7:41AM
“Heres a suggestion james.............why not try putting a brush through your hair,having a shave and wearing some smarter clothes you pikey look-a-like, then maybe you wouldnt have to go on mind numbing shows just to pull a bird!!! LOSER!!!!”