What episode does Richard Hammond come back?

to a hero’s welcome
Following a high-speed dragster crash while filming in September 2006 near York, Hammond returned in the first episode of series 9 (broadcast on 28 January 2007) to a hero’s welcome, complete with dancing girls, aeroplane-style stairs and fireworks.

How long did it take Richard Hammond to recover?

In 2006 the former Top Gear presenter crashed a rocket-powered car at the scarcely plausible speed of 319 mph (513 km/h). He spent five weeks in hospital recovering from an injury to the brain that left him with post-traumatic amnesia. That didn’t scare him away from automotive mayhem.

Did Richard Hammond restore Oliver?

“Well it was your dog, or that.” “Yes, it’s the little yellow Opel that took Richard across Botswana. But it did so much more than that. Nonetheless, whilst Jeremy and James were happy to leave their cars in Africa at the end of the challenge, Richard brought Oliver home with him and they live together to this day.

What is Richard Hammond’s new show?

And now Richard Hammond has followed in his footsteps with his new show Richard Hammond’s Workshop. The show, which can now be watched on Discovery+, follows The Grand Tour presenter as he attempts to build a car restoration business.

Which episode did Richard Hammond return to Top Gear?

28th of January
On the 28th of January, 2007, Richard Hammond made a triumphant return to Top Gear.

What happened to Top Gear Series 9 episode 1?

Trivia. This is the only episode of Top Gear which has never re-aired in its entirety since its original broadcast due to a personal request made by Richard to never show the crash again. The episode was also cut from the German release of Series 9.

Why did Hammond leave Top Gear?

This was reportedly after an incident which occurred during filming. His dismissal from Top Gear resulted in his co-hosts, Hammond and May, also quitting the show. As the trio spent over 10 years at each other’s side, they became best friends.

Whats Richard Hammond doing now?

Hammond currently presents The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime, with fellow ex-Top Gear hosts Clarkson and James May. Chimp Productions said: “The business will focus on rare and collectible bikes and cars, from vintage classics to modern hyper-cars. Across the series Richard will be front and centre.

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