Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond

Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English presenter, writer, and journalist. He is most noted for co-hosting the car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as well as presenting series 1–4 of Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky1. He also co-hosted Total Wipeout with Amanda Byram on BBC One. Hammond presented Planet Earth Live alongside Julia Bradbury.

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Known For

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 • as Self - Host

The One Show

The One Show

2006 • as Self

8 Out of 10 Cats

8 Out of 10 Cats

2005 • as Self

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

2007 • as Self

Top Gear

Top Gear

2002 • as Self

Top Gear

Top Gear

2002 • as Self - Host

Filmography

2025

The Not Very Grand Tour: The Glory and The Power
The Not Very Grand Tour: The Glory and The Power
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2025
The Not Very Grand Tour
The Not Very Grand Tour
as Self
TV - Released: 4/18/2025

2022

Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
TV - Released: 4/13/2022
Richard Hammond's Crazy Contraptions
Richard Hammond's Crazy Contraptions
TV - Released: 4/29/2022
Contraption Masters
Contraption Masters
as Host
TV - Released: 4/29/2022

2021

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz
Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/4/2021
Richard Hammond's Workshop
Richard Hammond's Workshop
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/18/2021
The Great Escapists
The Great Escapists
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/28/2021

2020

Richard Hammond's Big
Richard Hammond's Big
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 1/15/2020

2019

Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Movie - Released: 10/10/2019

2018

Top Gear: Winter Blunderland
Top Gear: Winter Blunderland
Movie - Released: 11/26/2018

2017

Top Gear: The Best of the Specials
Top Gear: The Best of the Specials
as Richard Hammond
Movie - Released: 11/27/2017

2016

Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition
Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition
as self
Movie - Released: 11/28/2016
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 11/17/2016
Top Gear: The Races
Top Gear: The Races
as Self
TV - Released: 1/18/2016

2015

Top Gear: Patagonia Special
Top Gear: Patagonia Special
Movie - Released: 3/30/2015
Top Gear: Greatest Hits
Top Gear: Greatest Hits
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/1/2015
Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special
Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special
Movie - Released: 6/28/2015
Top Gear: Australian Road Trip
Top Gear: Australian Road Trip
as Himself
Movie - Released: 2/2/2015
Richard Hammond's Jungle Quest
Richard Hammond's Jungle Quest
as Himself
TV - Released: 9/1/2015
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
TV - Released: 12/2/2015

2014

Top Gear: The Burma Special
Top Gear: The Burma Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/2/2014
Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2
Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2
as Richard Hammond
Movie - Released: 11/17/2014
Science of Stupid
Science of Stupid
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 4/9/2014
Wild Weather with Richard Hammond
Wild Weather with Richard Hammond
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 12/1/2014

2013

Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip
Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip
as Richard Hammond
Movie - Released: 11/17/2013
Top Gear: The Great African Adventure
Top Gear: The Great African Adventure
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/3/2013
How to Build a Planet
How to Build a Planet
as Himself
TV - Released: 10/14/2013
Top Gear's Top 41
Top Gear's Top 41
as self
TV - Released: 10/14/2013

2012

Top Gear: The Challenges 6
Top Gear: The Challenges 6
Movie - Released: 2/8/2012
Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars
Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/29/2012
Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy
Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy
as Himself
Movie - Released: 4/23/2012
Planet Earth Live
Planet Earth Live
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 5/6/2012
Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature
Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 11/5/2012
Richard Hammond's Crash Course
Richard Hammond's Crash Course
as Himself
TV - Released: 4/16/2012
Top Gear: Top Fails
Top Gear: Top Fails
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/22/2012

2011

Top Gear: At the Movies
Top Gear: At the Movies
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/14/2011
Top Gear: Cars with Soul
Top Gear: Cars with Soul
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/4/2011
Top Gear: India Special
Top Gear: India Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/28/2011
Top Gear: The Challenges 5
Top Gear: The Challenges 5
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/13/2011
Top Gear: The U.S. Special
Top Gear: The U.S. Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/2/2011
Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet
Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 7/19/2011

2010

Movie
Hammond Meets Moss
Movie - Released: 6/9/2010
Top Gear: Apocalypse
Top Gear: Apocalypse
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/22/2010
Top Gear: Middle East Special
Top Gear: Middle East Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/26/2010
Top Gear: The Challenges 4
Top Gear: The Challenges 4
Movie - Released: 6/7/2010
Top Gear: Romania Special
Top Gear: Romania Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/3/2010
Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds
Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 3/16/2010

2009

Top Gear: Uncovered
Top Gear: Uncovered
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/16/2009
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
Movie - Released: 3/23/2009
Top Gear: The Challenges 3
Top Gear: The Challenges 3
Movie - Released: 6/8/2009
Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Blow-Ups
Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Blow-Ups
as Himself / Presenter
Movie - Released: 10/19/2009
Top Gear: South America Special
Top Gear: South America Special
Movie - Released: 12/27/2009
Total Wipeout
Total Wipeout
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 1/3/2009
Richard Hammond's Blast Lab
Richard Hammond's Blast Lab
as Presenter
TV - Released: 1/3/2009

2008

Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1
Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1
Movie - Released: 3/3/2008
Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles
Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles
as Presenter
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Top Gear: The Challenges 2
Top Gear: The Challenges 2
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2008
Top Gear: Vietnam Special
Top Gear: Vietnam Special
Movie - Released: 12/28/2008
Top Ground Gear Force
Top Ground Gear Force
Movie - Released: 3/14/2008
Movie
Richard Hammond's Stunt Challenge
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 11/17/2008
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
as Himself - Presenter
TV - Released: 9/8/2008
Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
as Self
TV - Released: 9/24/2008
Top Gear Australia
Top Gear Australia
as Self
TV - Released: 9/29/2008

2007

Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel
Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel
as himself
Movie - Released: 12/23/2007
Top Gear of the Pops
Top Gear of the Pops
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/16/2007
Top Gear: Botswana Special
Top Gear: Botswana Special
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/4/2007
Top Gear: Polar Special
Top Gear: Polar Special
as himself
Movie - Released: 7/25/2007
Top Gear: US Special
Top Gear: US Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/11/2007
Top Gear - Best of the Challenges
Top Gear - Best of the Challenges
Movie - Released: 4/1/2007
Top Gear: The Challenges
Top Gear: The Challenges
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/10/2007
TV
Helicopter Heroes
as Presenter
TV - Released: 9/3/2007
Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/16/2007

2006

Richard Hammond and the Holy Grail
Richard Hammond and the Holy Grail
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/29/2006
Top Gear: Winter Olympics
Top Gear: Winter Olympics
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/5/2006
Top Gear: Supercars
Top Gear: Supercars
as Presenter
Movie - Released: 3/27/2006
Top Gear: The Races
Top Gear: The Races
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/10/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/2006
Petrolheads
Petrolheads
as Team Captain
TV - Released: 2/12/2006
TV
School's Out
as Self
TV - Released: 4/19/2006

2005

The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend
The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend
as Presenter
Movie - Released: 11/1/2005
Movie
Greatest Ever Screen Chases
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/23/2005
Top Gear: Revved Up
Top Gear: Revved Up
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/6/2005
8 Out of 10 Cats
8 Out of 10 Cats
as Self
TV - Released: 6/3/2005

2003

Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane
Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/26/2003
Brainiac: Science Abuse
Brainiac: Science Abuse
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 11/13/2003
Time Commanders
Time Commanders
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 9/4/2003

2002

Top Gear
Top Gear
as Self
TV - Released: 10/20/2002
Top Gear
Top Gear
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/20/2002
Top Gear
Top Gear
as Self - Presenter
TV - Released: 10/20/2002

2001

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as Self
TV - Released: 11/2/2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as Self - Special Guest
TV - Released: 11/2/2001

1997

Motor Week
Motor Week
TV - Released: 10/2/1997

1993

GMTV
GMTV
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1993

1988

This Morning
This Morning
as Self
TV - Released: 10/3/1988

1982

Timewatch
Timewatch
as Self - Co-presenter
TV - Released: 9/29/1982

1978

Top Gear
Top Gear
as Presenter
TV - Released: 7/13/1978

1964

Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 1/1/1964