Fans Worried About Absence: Harriet Cowan Shares Hospital Photos After ‘Bloody’ Incident at Farm
Harriet Cowan was taken to hospital on Monday following a serious accident involving a log splitter that severed the tip of her finger.
The television personality shared horrific photos after sharing that she had undergone emergency surgery to have the fingertip reattached at the Pulvertaft Hand Clinic.
The 24-year-old shared the news with her followers, writing: “Sorry I’ve been quiet! Been a cr***y week.
“Had a run in with a log splitter chopped the end of my finger off, but a quick surgery they stitched it back on!!”
She posted several graphic photographs showing the injury before the operation, as well as an image of her finger after surgeons had stitched it back together.
Ms expressed her gratitude to the medical professionals who treated her, thanking “the amazing team at pulvertaft hand clinic.”
Despite the challenging week, Ms Cowan confirmed that lambing season is now underway on her farm.
The Derbyshire-based farmer, who hails from Belper, rose to prominence after appearing in the fourth series of Clarkson’s Farm, the Amazon Prime documentary following Jeremy Clarkson’s agricultural ventures at Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.
She joined the popular show while regular cast member Kaleb Cooper was away, working alongside Clarkson, Lisa Hogan, Charlie Ireland and Gerald Cooper.
The programme first launched in 2021 and has since broadcast five series, becoming one of the streaming platform’s most successful British productions.
Before her television career took off, Ms Cowan had been juggling demanding shifts as a nurse with her farming responsibilities at her family’s property.
Her television career has continued to expand beyond the farming documentary, with Ms Cowan securing a presenting position on Channel 4’s Tiny Farmers last month.
The digital programme, which debuted on the broadcaster’s YouTube channel on January 19, pairs her with comedian Jessica Knappett.
The show features four young contestants competing to become egg farmers, with hen experts Avril and Michael providing guidance on poultry welfare and the journey eggs take from farm to table.
Stephen Parnell, Digital Commissioning Executive at Channel 4, praised the presenting duo, saying: “Harriet and Jessica’s infectious enthusiasm brings to life, connecting brilliantly with our young contestants as they compete to impress both hens and hosts.”
The programme is produced by Interstellar TV in partnership with The Happy Egg Co.
Ms Cowan revealed last year that she had stepped back from her nursing career after developing what she described as “the farming bug.”
She explained: “The cat’s somewhat out of the bag. It’s true, I am no longer nursing because it appears I got the bug.”
The former nurse acknowledged that agriculture had always appealed to her, but financial constraints had previously prevented her from pursuing it full-time.
“I’ve always had it, but before, you know, I didn’t really have any other income,” she said.
Cowan confirmed she would continue working occasional bank shifts with the NHS rather than leaving healthcare entirely.