Richard Hammond to receive nearly £4m from production company closure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:05 · Archive

Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is set to receive nearly £4 million as he and his ex-wife close down their jointly owned television production company.

Richard Hammond, 56, is set to receive nearly £4 million as he and his former wife Mindy close down their jointly owned television production company, Hamster's Wheel Productions.

A Declaration of Solvency document published on Companies House reveals the firm has £2.3 million in cash and is owed £1.45 million. It is also able to recover £176,573 from the government for corporation tax payments. The company had produced a variety of programmes including the BBC children's gameshow Blast Lab and the climate series Wild Weather.

Mr Hammond and his wife announced the end of their marriage in 2025 after more than two decades together. When announcing the split, Mr Hammond said: 'Our marriage is coming to an end, but we've had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters. We will always be in each other's lives and are proud of the family we created.' According to reports, Mr Hammond initially moved out of the family's home near Ross-on-Wye and spent time in rented accommodation before moving to Wales.

How it is being reported

• Richard Hammond, 56, in close to £4 million boost after court casesIt has been revealed that Richard Hammond and his ex-wife are set for a near £4 million boost after several court cases involving the TV presenter.Oxford Mail · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Richard Hammond, 56, in close to £4 million boost after court casesIt has been revealed that Richard Hammond and his ex-wife are set for a near £4 million boost after several court cases involving the TV presenter.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Richard Hammond · Mindy Hammond · Hamster's Wheel Productions · Top Gear · Grand Tour · Ross-on-Wye · Wales

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