Britain’s Got Talent Episode 4 (aired March 21, 2026) delivered one of the most moving and unexpected moments of the season when The Hawkstone Farmers Choir—a group of real British farmers assembled by Jeremy Clarkson—took the stage and earned Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer.

The 34-strong choir (ages 27 to 74, including members like Katryna Shell, Richard Heady from near Milton Keynes, Hugh from Pembrokeshire, and Aled Morris, Mayor of Llangollen) performed an uplifting, pitch-perfect rendition of Elbow’s “One Day Like This” at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Their harmonious voices filled the room with warmth, authenticity, and a powerful message about farming life, community, and mental health challenges.

One member introduced them: “Jeremy Clarkson did a thing, and that thing is the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. Jeremy brought us together to sing, and it’s really been amazing for us all.” They explained that while farming unites them as a family, it can be hard—making the choir a vital source of support.

The Performance: Emotional & Uplifting

  • Start & Build: The group, dressed in flat caps and fleeces, began with steady, heartfelt harmonies that grew stronger, capturing the song’s soaring melody and lyrics about hope and togetherness.
  • Key Moments: Their voices blended beautifully—rich, rural tones with genuine emotion—building to anthemic choruses that had the audience on their feet and some wiping tears.
  • Climax & Finish: The rendition peaked with powerful, unified swells, ending on a high, resonant note that brought the house down amid massive applause and cheers.

No Jeremy Clarkson joined them on stage (though members hoped he might if they reached the final), but his influence shone through.

Judges’ Reactions & Golden Buzzer Moment

The panel—Amanda Holden (acting as head judge), Alesha Dixon, KSI, and guest Stacey Solomon (with Simon Cowell absent)—was deeply affected. Amanda welled up almost immediately, visibly emotional as the song progressed. The judges praised the authenticity, message, and vocal strength:

  • Amanda (teary-eyed): Struggled to speak before hitting the Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the semi-finals.
  • The group received a standing ovation from the audience and panel, with comments highlighting how the performance proved music’s power to unite and heal.

Amanda’s emotional press of the buzzer (her first of the season) made history for the choir—direct to live shows, competing for the £250,000 prize and Royal Variety Performance spot.

Background: From Hawkstone Ads to BGT

The choir formed in 2025 for Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer/cider brand promotions (including a viral, banned ad with a cheeky “Flower Duet” twist and tracks like “Apples” celebrating harvests).

Jeremy scoured the UK for singing farmers, creating a fully-fledged group under musical directors Simon Gwilliam and Lizzy Dean. They’ve released songs on Spotify, performed at events, and used their platform to raise awareness for farming’s mental health struggles—turning a promo idea into a real community.

Early clips exploded online (official BGT YouTube teaser and reactions gaining traction fast), with fans calling it “heartwarming,” “real,” and “the choir Britain needed.”

What’s Next?

Straight through to the semi-finals via Amanda’s Golden Buzzer, the choir could inspire more emotional highs. In a season of innovation and heart, their authentic voices and story stand out.

Watch the full audition on ITVX or the official Britain’s Got Talent YouTube channel. Follow @BGT and Hawkstone updates for more.

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