Richard Hammond

English motoring journalist and broadcaster

Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English journalist, presenter and writer. He is best known for co-hosting the BBC Two motoring series Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. In 2016, he started presenting The Grand Tour with Clarkson and May. Hammond has also presented Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2008), Total Wipeout (2009–2012) and Planet Earth Live (2012).

Hammond in 2015

Hammond was born on 19 December 1969 in Solihull, Warwickshire. He is married to Amanda "Mindy" Hammond. The couple have two daughters, Isabella "Izzy" (born 2001) and Willow (born 2004).

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