Richard Hammond

Born: 1969-12-19

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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Top Gear: Botswana Special

as Himself
Released: 2007-11-04

Jeremy, James and Richard each buy a used two-wheel drive car for £1500 and drive it for 1,000...

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Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip

as Richard Hammond
Released: 2013-11-17

The aim: to select the ideal mode of transport for each leg of a pilgrimage from Venice, Italy...

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Top Gear: The Burma Special

as Himself
Released: 2014-06-02

In this special Clarkson, Hammond and May don’t just buy three knackered old lorries and drive...

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Top Gear: The Races

as Himself
Released: 2006-11-10

Le Mans? Not gruelling enough. Indy 500? Too slow. Monaco? No glamour. Forget them all - here...

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Top Gear: Winter Olympics

as Himself
Released: 2006-06-05

The Top Gear team hit Norway for a Winter Olympics special in which they attempt Olympic events,...

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Top Gear: India Special

as Himself
Released: 2011-12-28

The gang embarks on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range...

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Top Gear: Uncovered

as Himself
Released: 2009-11-16

Being a Top Gear presenter is often described as being the best job in the world, especially if...

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Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2

as Richard Hammond
Released: 2014-11-17

In 2013 Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond embarked on what they hoped would be the perfect...

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Top Gear: Polar Special

as himself
Released: 2007-07-25

Clarkson and May, in a seriously modified Toyota, take on Hammond and his dog sled in a 450 mil...

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Top Gear: US Special

as Self
Released: 2007-02-11

The Top Gear team go on a US adventure. Its the ultimate road trip and finds the guys driving...

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Top Gear - Best of the Challenges

as uncredited
Released: 2007-04-01

Can a rocket propelled Mini take on an Olympic ski jump and survive? Can an Italian supercar be...

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Top Gear: Middle East Special

as Himself
Released: 2010-12-26

The film predates the Syrian Civil War and involves a 1,200-mile (1,900 km) road-trip from Erbil...

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Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

as Himself
Released: 2021-04-04

Top Gear will pay tribute to Queen of the Nürburgring Sabine Schmitz, who died last month aged...

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Top Gear: The Great African Adventure

as Himself
Released: 2013-06-03

Another expedition for Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. This time around, our...

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Top Gear: The Challenges

as Himself
Released: 2007-03-10

Featuring the most ludicrous stunts ever undertaken on TV. Top Gear doesn't do things by...

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Top Gear: Vietnam Special

as uncredited
Released: 2008-12-28

The boys headed to Vietnam for epic road trip across the country. Each of them were given 15...

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Top Gear: The Challenges 3

as uncredited
Released: 2009-06-08

Jeremy, Richard and James embark on yet more ill-advised attempts to out-do each other in a...

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Top Gear: Greatest Hits

as Himself
Released: 2015-06-01

Collection of the best moments from the BBC motoring show presented by Jeremy Clarkson, James...

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Top Gear: Patagonia Special

as uncredited
Released: 2015-03-30

The 11th Top Gear Special is a glorious celebration of the V8 engine, or at least, it was...

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Top Gear: South America Special

as uncredited
Released: 2009-12-27

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rainforest armed...

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The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend

as Presenter
Released: 2005-11-01

The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding The Legend was a British television show, hosted by Richard...

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Top Gear: At the Movies

as Himself
Released: 2011-11-14

Cars! Film! Cars on film! Film involving cars! You get the idea. It’s basically a DVD involving...

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Top Gear: The Challenges 2

as Himself
Released: 2008-01-01

Races, chases and things on fire; treat yourself to a bucketload of Top Gear's attempts to get...

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Richard Hammond and the Holy Grail

as Himself
Released: 2006-05-29

Exploring hundreds of years of history, Richard Hammond embarks on an entertaining travelogue...

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Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars

as Self
Released: 2012-10-29

Richard Hammond celebrates 50 years of Bond's amazing history with cars revealing the...

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Top Ground Gear Force

as uncredited
Released: 2008-03-14

As part of Sports Relief 2008, the Top Gear crew tries to revive the TV show "Ground Force" and...

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Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special

as uncredited
Released: 2015-06-28

Hammond and May host a special episode featuring two films that had been completed prior to the...

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Top Gear: The Best of the Specials

as Richard Hammond
Released: 2017-11-27

Welcome to Top Gear, The Best of the Specials. All the wildest, funniest, exciting-est bits...

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Top Gear: Revved Up

as Himself
Released: 2005-06-06

Highlights from series three through five of the popular motoring show, alongside out-takes and...

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Top Gear: Apocalypse

as Himself
Released: 2010-11-22

Just what will motoring be like in a post apocalyptic world that's been blown to bits by nuclear...

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Top Gear: Supercars

as Presenter
Released: 2006-03-27

Top Gear: Supercars

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Top Gear: The Challenges 5

as Himself
Released: 2011-06-13

Allow us to present yet another challenges bonanza crammed with volcanoes, World speed records,...

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Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2

as uncredited
Released: 2009-03-23

Two special Top Gear episodes presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. In...

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Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1

as uncredited
Released: 2008-03-03

The Top Gear: The Great Adventures is a boxed release of the Polar Special which is a 72 minute...

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Top Gear: Romania Special

as Himself
Released: 2010-01-03

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take an Aston DBS Volante, a Ferrari California...

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Top Gear: The U.S. Special

as Himself
Released: 2011-01-02

In their not quite biggest adventures yet, the boys visit the good old US of A and former...

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Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition

as self
Released: 2016-11-28

John Bishop narrates this alphabetical collection of highlights from the long-running BBC...

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Top Gear: Winter Blunderland

as uncredited
Released: 2018-11-26

Oh, the weather outside is frightful... so get out there and start doing some stupid stuff in...

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Top Gear: The Challenges 6

as uncredited
Released: 2012-02-08

Top Gear THE CHALLENGES 6 combines all the meaty goodness of incredible car-based endeavours...

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Top Gear: The Challenges 4

as uncredited
Released: 2010-06-07

Hot places! Cold places! Places where the temperature is quite pleasant! There's nowhere Top...

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Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

as uncredited
Released: 2019-10-10

Top Gear - Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a collection of classic moments featuring Jeremy...

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Top Gear of the Pops

as Self
Released: 2007-03-16

As part of Comic Relief 2007, the boys revived "Top Of The Pops" by having performances by...

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What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns

as Himself (in spirit)
Released: 2023-11-22

Seth takes over Top Gear. Happens every time.

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Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane

as Self
Released: 2003-10-26

A special containing all the best bits from the brand new first and second series of the...

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Richard Hammond Meets Evel Knievel

as himself
Released: 2007-12-23

The documentary is based around the Evel Knievel Days event in Butte, Montana. The presenter,...

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Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles

as Presenter
Released: 2008-01-01

Trains have a place in this world, but no on this DVD, thanks. 'Rockets' it is. Rockets are far...

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Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Blow-Ups

as Himself / Presenter
Released: 2009-10-19

Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab Blow-Ups is a 2 hour DVD extravaganza, jam-packed with the most...

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Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

as Himself
Released: 2012-04-23

Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

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Top Gear: Australian Road Trip

as Himself
Released: 2015-02-02

The presenters travel to Australia's Northern Territory for a road trip across the outback in...

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Top Gear: Cars with Soul

as Himself
Released: 2011-01-04

Some cars have a million horsepower, others have twinkly lights and big shiny wheels. But a rare...

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Top Gear

as Self
First aired: 2002-10-20

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary,...

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Top Gear

as Self - Host
First aired: 2002-10-20

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary,...

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Top Gear

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2002-10-20

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary,...

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Top of the Pops

as Self - Host
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Would I Lie to You?

as Self
First aired: 2007-06-16

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per...

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The Grand Tour

as Self - Host
First aired: 2016-11-17

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement...

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The Grand Tour

as uncredited
First aired: 2016-11-17

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement...

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GMTV

as Self
First aired: 1993-01-01

GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee,...

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Celebrity Juice

as Self
First aired: 2008-09-24

The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top...

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Top Gear

as Presenter
First aired: 1978-07-13

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

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This Morning

as Self
First aired: 1988-10-03

This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle,...

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8 Out of 10 Cats

as Self
First aired: 2005-06-03

8 Out of 10 Cats is a British television comedy panel game produced by Zeppotron for Channel 4....

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Richard Hammond's Workshop

as Self - Host
First aired: 2021-10-18

Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic...

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Timewatch

as Self - Co-presenter
First aired: 1982-09-29

Timewatch is a long-running British television series showing documentaries on historical...

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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

as Self
First aired: 2001-11-02

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from...

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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 2001-11-02

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from...

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Science of Stupid

as Self - Host
First aired: 2014-04-09

This show combines cold hard science with some of the craziest, most spectacular and painful...

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Brainiac: Science Abuse

as Self - Host
First aired: 2003-11-13

Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed...

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Total Wipeout

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2009-01-03

Each week, 20 contestants compete in a series of challenges in an attempt to win £10,000. These...

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Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2008-09-08

Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.

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Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-12-02

This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous...

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Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2011-07-19

Richard Hammond presents a geological journey to the bottom of the ocean and the centre of the...

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Richard Hammond's Blast Lab

as Presenter
First aired: 2009-01-03

Richard Hammond's Blast Lab is a children's television programme made by DCD Media-owned...

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Richard Hammond's Big

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2020-01-15

Richard Hammond embarks on a global adventure to explore the world’s biggest structures and...

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The Great Escapists

as Self - Host
First aired: 2021-01-28

Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific...

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Time Commanders

as Self - Host
First aired: 2003-09-04

Contest in which teams fight each other in virtual reruns of the world's greatest battles.

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Planet Earth Live

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-05-06

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How to Build a Planet

as Himself
First aired: 2013-10-14

The series uses stunning interactive CGI to reveal step-by-step how a world is put together....

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Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-04-13

Richard Hamond's Brain Reaction is a brand new comedy science panel show. Richard hosts, ably...

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Top Gear: The Races

as Self
First aired: 2016-01-18

From very early on in Top Gear's life the phrase 'We decided to have a race' has appeared often....

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Contraption Masters

as Host
First aired: 2022-04-29

Engineering enthusiasts battle to create the most ingenious contraption using everyday objects....

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Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2010-03-16

Using state-of-the-art technologies, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye and...

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Richard Hammond's Crazy Contraptions

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-04-29

Teams compete to build ingenious machines out of everyday objects in TV's most leftfield...

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Top Gear: Top Fails

as Self - Host
First aired: 2012-10-22

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Wild Weather with Richard Hammond

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2014-12-01

Richard Hammond travels the globe to discover the unexplained and the unexpected, the...

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Richard Hammond's Crash Course

as Himself
First aired: 2012-04-16

Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear...

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Petrolheads

as Team Captain
First aired: 2006-02-12

Petrolheads is a BBC panel game presented by Neil Morrissey, with team captains Richard Hammond...

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Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2012-11-05

Richard Hammond reveals secret animal abilities from the natural world, and discovers how those...

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Top Gear's Top 41

as self
First aired: 2013-10-14

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and occasionally The Stig, have created some of the...

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Richard Hammond's Jungle Quest

as Himself
First aired: 2015-09-01

Since he was eight years old, Richard Hammond's dream has been to be a wildlife photographer in...

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