Richard Hammond

Co-Host of BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ & Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour’, Presenter of Documentaries Including ‘Richard Hammond’s Secret Service‘ & Bestselling Author of ‘ On the Edge: My Story‘

Richard Hammond’s Biography:

Richard Hammond is a British television presenter, journalist, author and motoring enthusiast best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Renowned for his energetic presenting style, humour and passion for engineering and performance vehicles, Richard has become one of the world’s most recognisable motoring broadcasters. Through decades of television, journalism and live presenting, he has built a reputation for combining entertainment with genuine enthusiasm for technology and automotive innovation.

Richard began his broadcasting career in local radio before moving into television with early presenting roles on programmes including Brainiac and Petrolheads. His breakthrough came in 2002 when he joined BBC’s relaunched Top Gear, quickly becoming a fan favourite for his adventurous approach to motoring journalism and high-risk stunts. Richard helped transform Top Gear into one of the most successful factual entertainment programmes in television history.

During his time on Top Gear, Richard became internationally recognised for his ambitious challenges, road trips and engineering features. In 2012, the programme earned a Guinness World Record as the most widely viewed factual television programme in the world. Following his departure from the BBC in 2015, Richard reunited with Clarkson and May on Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour in 2016, continuing their hugely successful motoring partnership for a global audience.

Alongside motoring television, Richard has fronted numerous self-titled documentaries and science series, including Richard Hammond’s Secret Service, Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature and Richard Hammond: Would You Believe It?. He is also a successful author, publishing books including On the Edge: My Story, A Short History of the Motorcycle and On the Road: Growing Up in Eight Journeys. Through his work across television, journalism and publishing, Richard remains one of the most influential and recognisable figures in automotive entertainment.

Why Hire Richard Hammond?

Richard is hired as a speaker and event host for his exceptional experience in broadcasting, high-performance environments and global entertainment television. Having fronted some of the world’s most successful factual programmes, he offers audiences engaging insight into teamwork, resilience, risk-taking and innovation.

Winner of Best Presenter for his Super Bodies special and Blast Lab, Richard combines humour, storytelling and real-world experience from years of high-pressure television production and adventure challenges. His talks cover topics including leadership, teamwork, technology, engineering and overcoming adversity, making him an outstanding speaker for conferences, automotive events and corporate audiences.

Richard Hammond’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Richard Hammond’s remarkable career:

  • 2025 – Returned for Prime Video retrospective specials including The Not Very Grand Tour: The Power and the Glory celebrating the legacy of Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
  • 2016 – Became co-presenter of Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
  • 2012 – Helped Top Gear achieve the Guinness World Record for the world’s most widely viewed factual television programme.
  • 2009 – Presented Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature exploring science and engineering in the natural world.
  • 2008 – Fronted Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections examining major engineering achievements.
  • 2006 – Published his autobiography On the Edge: My Story.
  • 2005 – Voted one of Britain’s top 10 television talents.
  • 2002 – Joined BBC’s Top Gear as co-presenter alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
  • 2000 – Presented factual entertainment programmes including Brainiac and Petrolheads.