Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond is a globally recognised presenter and journalist, best known for his central role in making Top Gear a worldwide television phenomenon alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. After over a decade at the BBC, he transitioned to Amazon Prime Video to front The Grand Tour, concluding an eight-year run in 2024. Beyond his celebrated automotive career, he has successfully fronted diverse programmes including the science-based Brainiac: Science Abuse, the physical gameshow Total Wipeout, and nature documentaries such as Planet Earth Live. Demonstrating immense resilience, Hammond returned to broadcasting just five weeks after surviving a high-speed 300mph collision during filming. His versatility extends to historical investigations into the Gunpowder Plot, hosting Crufts, and conducting the final interview with legendary stuntman Evel Knievel. Recently, he has focused on his passion for restoration through his series Richard Hammond's Workshop, which follows his journey running a classic vehicle business. He also maintains a strong digital presence via the automotive social media platform DriveTribe. With a career spanning radio, print journalism, and major international television franchises, Hammond is a master of engaging communication and high-stakes production. He is booked for his ability to blend technical engineering concepts with professional storytelling, captivating audiences with his unique experiences in global entertainment and personal perseverance. On stage, Richard Hammond is best known for talks on Automotive, Science, Entertainment and Engineering. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Entertainment and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Richard Hammond is regularly booked for After Dinner Speaker and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Richard Hammond travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Richard Hammond would approach your audience.