Jeremy Clarkson confirms season 5 of Clarkson's Farm in typical dramatic fashion

Forget the fireworks erupting outside of your windows as we speak, as Jeremy Clarkson reckons he's got something which will outshine any of the rockets flying around tonight.

Not to be outdone by an age-old tradition which originates from the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, the presenter with a flair for the dramatics used some pyrotechnics to announce that his hit show will be returning for a fifth season.

That's right, Clarkson's Farm fans - there's plenty more animals, agricultural advice and muck to come.

As you can imagine, Clarkson wanted to mark this moment with a special announcement this evening (5 November)...and yes, it is just as dramatic as you are imagining.

In a joint Instagram post with Amazon Prime, the 64-year-old star was seen sporting a wooly hat while stood in front of quite the extraordinary display of light.

The caption read: "It’s the 5th November...this just felt right. Clarkson’s Farm S5 is officially in production."

Take a look at the dramatic reveal here:

In the clip, he theatrically told fans: "Over the years, bright lights in the sky have been used to make many important announcements - the birth of baby Jesus, for example.

"But tonight, they are being used to make an announcement that is even bigger than that.

"Season five of Clarkson's Farm is coming. Eat your heart out James Burke."

I mean, comparing the confirmation of a new season of Clarkson's Farm to the birth of the Son of God is a bit of a stretch, but I'm sure in Clarkson's world it's a completely fair comparison.

The good news has been welcomed by fans who have been excitedly waiting on an update on the show's future - even though viewers haven't even got their hands on the fourth season just yet.

One said: "Please never stop, your series is the best thing ever! So funny."

Another wrote: "Yes Clarkson, you bloody genius!"

And a third added: "Clarkson's Farm > Baby Jesus."

The Top Gear star seemed to hint that the series would be renewed again back in August in an Instagram post.

Clarkson posted a picture of his two dogs Arya and Sansa sat next to Andy Wilman, who produces the hit show.

He's also been responsible for bringing The Grand Tour to life after producing Top Gear from 2002 to 2015, and is often credited with being responsible for much of the style, humour, and tone of the shows Clarkson has starred in.

Posting a picture of the trio, Clarkson wrote: "The dogs pleading with @andy.wilman to be in season five."

Seems like it worked.

In an interview earlier this year with Deadline, Wilman also appeared to suggest season five was in the works.

He explained he had 'no feelings on whether there's a five or not', before adding: "Jeremy's the same.

"He's like, 'When we've got nothing left to say, let's walk away'."

Looks like these two have still got a few things left to add, then.