David Beckham mocks Clarkson’s beer choice in 2025 Cotswolds banter

David Beckham fired a playful shot at Jeremy Clarkson over a pint choice last July in the Cotswolds.

What happened in the banter?

On 18 July 2025, Sir David Beckham and Jeremy Clarkson traded jokes over a messaging app after Beckham guest-edited an edition of Country Life magazine. Clarkson revealed the exchange in his Times column, quoting Beckham’s reply to his congratulations: “Thanks for your message; not official yet, but if it happens I’ll have a nice pint of Stella.”

Clarkson hit back with a warning: “You had better f**king not.” He insisted Beckham should stick to Hawkstone or switch to Beck’s: the beer brand he co-owns. The exchange aired just as Clarkson’s Farm returned for its fifth series on Prime Video, filmed on his Oxfordshire farm.

Why it matters for David Beckham

The moment shows Beckham’s knack for mixing humour with high-profile roles. Guest-editing Country Life put him in the spotlight again, months after his knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours. His quick, casual quip about Stella: a beer he’s never shy to praise: underlined his down-to-earth brand in the Cotswolds, where he’s lived with Victoria Beckham for years.

Clarkson’s jab about Hawkstone and Beck’s wasn’t just noise. It tied Beckham’s name to Clarkson’s farming brand, which has grown from a BBC motoring show into a Prime Video hit since 2021. The farm’s public events and TV fame have turned Diddly Squat into a local landmark: and a regular backdrop for their friendly feuds.

What comes next for Beckham and Clarkson?

Clarkson’s Farm will return for a sixth series in 2027, with filming already underway in Oxfordshire. Beckham’s own projects: from fashion to football punditry: keep him in the public eye, though he’s yet to confirm any new guest-editing gigs.

The pair’s banter isn’t new. They’ve lived as neighbours in west Oxfordshire for years, swapping jokes and support. Clarkson’s latest series dropped fresh episodes this spring, keeping their playful rivalry alive on screen and off.

Where they stand now

Beckham remains a global football icon and style figure, while Clarkson’s farm brand thrives under Prime Video’s backing. Their Cotswolds home turf keeps them in easy reach for more lighthearted jabs: and maybe another pint debate.