Hammond plays bass guitar, on which he accompanied the other Top Gear presenters when they performed alongside Justin Hawkins on Top Gear of the Pops for Comic Relief in 2007.

Richard Mark Hammond (also known as The Hamster) is a British television presenter and award-winning journalist known for co-presenting Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 alongside co-stars Jeremy …

In 2002 he was given his big break on BBC Top Gear and has never looked back, except when pulling out into traffic. He lives almost in Wales and is known as the Hamster, though only by people he has …

Aug 8, 2025 · Former Top Gear host, Richard Hammond, has shared his thoughts on whether the BBC show could make an epic return.

Jan 29, 2026 · TOP Gear legend Richard Hammond is flogging four motors from his personal collection – including the last car he drove during his time on Top Gear. The cars are being offered during the …

Nov 20, 2025 · Richard Hammond has backed Top Gear for a return to TV, saying "of course" the currently off-air BBC driving show will be back one day. It went on indefinite hiatus following Freddie...

4 days ago · Introduction: Why Richard Hammond matters Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English broadcaster, journalist and author whose work reached mass audiences through …

Richard Hammond has hinted that Top Gear could return after the BBC axed the show.

Mar 12, 2025 · Richard Hammond has revealed an insight into his and his co-hosts behind the scenes struggles while making Top Gear. The 55-year-old broadcaster and writer spoke candidly while …

Jan 21, 2025 · Richard’s time on Top Gear has allowed him to indulge in a particular passion of his, the Porsche 911, of which he has owned several models. He once owned a 1982 Porsche 911 SC, and …