CELEBRITY farmers have packed their designer suitcases and bid farewell to Wiltshire as the second series of The Farm drew to a close.

Ventriloquist Keith Harris was crowned top farmer and dedicated the win to his late father who died two days before the show started.

The 10 celebrities entered Richard Guy's East Hill View Farm at Heytesbury, near Warminster three weeks ago and during their stay had to perform tasks including lambing, dagging sheep and mucking out chickens.

Contestants nominated each other to decide who faced the public vote.

The final came down to model Emma B, fireman Dave Morgan, pop star Mikey Green and Keith Harris who won the £50,000 top prize.

Mr Harris told hosts Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan: "This has been one of the toughest times of my life and at one stage I really didn't know if we could go ahead with doing the show so soon after my father's death.

"But it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I always felt that my dad was looking down on me.

"We have learnt so much about the joys of farming and everyone has been an absolute pleasure to spend time with.

"We are absolutely flabbergasted, excited and emotional; it's been one heck of a journey."

Mr Guy who oversees production says he was delighted with the success of the show the second time round.

He said: "I know a lot of people have said there was a lot less farming in this series.

"That is probably true, but production company Endemol focus much more on the human reaction to tasks and to their fellow celebrities.

"I had the privilege of hosting a party for all them in my house after filming had finished.

"They told me they absolutely loved staying in Wiltshire.

"All the crew as well have come from the Home Counties or London so they said it has been a real pleasure staying here for the filming."

Mr Guy said discussions had taken place about a third series but he would wait and see.

"I know that a lot of traders from this area have been very pleased at the extra business it brings in," he said.

"Endemol have been absolutely superb at cleaning up litter and making sure there wasn't mud on the road.

"Of course animal safety was at the absolute forefront of the show again, and I'm pleased to say no animals came to any harm except those due to go to the slaughterhouse."