New Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales series starts next week

The popular Channel 5 documentary is back on Tuesday, May 5, following Reuben Owen’s work and life in the Yorkshire Dales.

Owen, son of Our Yorkshire Farm’s Amanda Owen, stars in the show alongside close friends Tommy and Sarah as they grow his heavy plant machinery business in the countryside.

Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales (Image: CHANNEL 5)

Taking to Instagram this week, he said: “So excited for the start of the new series. Here are a few shots of what to expect. It’s going to be fantastic. Tune in next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 5.”

The programme offers a behind-the-scenes look at the farmer’s efforts to expand his business, Reuben Owen Ltd, which handles a variety of rural construction projects, including drainage, muck shifting, and landscaping.

Season three opens with a job to build a sheep pen for a local farmer.

But when a gate post proves difficult to secure, the team is left scratching their heads and looking for a solution.

The episode also features a more personal moment, as they gather to celebrate Owen’s father Clive’s 70th birthday at the village pub.

Now in his early twenties, Owen has quickly established himself as a young entrepreneur, running his own “five-star business”.

Recent updates on the company’s Facebook page show the variety of work undertaken by his team, including installing 900 metres of water pipe in just one day across difficult, boggy ground.

The social media post drew praise from followers.

Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales (Image: Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales/INSTAGRAM)

Away from the cameras, Owen’s personal life has also attracted attention.

He is in a relationship with Jessica Ellwood, whom he met at a Young Farmers’ convention in 2024.

Ellwood, who works on her family’s farm at Brough Castle, regularly appears in his social media posts.

The couple went public in November 2024.

Before his relationship with Ellwood, Owen was dating Sarah Dow, a long-time friend.

Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, Owen confirmed the pair remain close despite no longer being together.

He said: “Me and Sarah were together, we’re no longer together but we’re still very good friends.

“She’s kind of gone her own way and is pursuing her own career.”

The new series is expected to build on the success of previous episodes by combining light-hearted workplace challenges with insights into daily life in rural Yorkshire.

Viewers can expect a mix of mechanical mishaps, problem-solving, and the camaraderie that has made the show a hit.

It airs Tuesday, May 5, at 8pm on Channel 5.