Richard Hammond opens up about losses in difficult year

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter Richard Hammond has spoken about losing his father, dog, marriage and house within a 12-month period.

Richard Hammond, 56, has spoken about losing his father, dog, marriage and house within a 12-month period. The Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter made the remarks on Jake Humphrey's High Performance podcast, released on Thursday, October 22.

Hammond reflected on his television career, saying 'it was amazing to do what we did' on Top Gear and The Grand Tour. He acknowledged that the trio had decided to end the shows, stating 'they were ready to stop; we had to stop, there's no question.' He added that ending the programmes 'was hard' and that it 'left a big hole', though he said he would have continued had the others asked.

Prior to the podcast release, Hammond had appeared at Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on September 5 as a guest of honour, taking part in Q&A sessions, meeting visitors and serving as a judge for the Concours de Vente.

How it is being reported

• Richard Hammond loses 'father, dog, marriage and house' in 12 month spellTop Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has opened up about losing his "father, dog, marriage and house" in a 12-month spell.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 13:35
• Richard Hammond loses 'father, dog, marriage and house' in 12 month spellTop Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has opened up about losing his "father, dog, marriage and house" in a 12-month spell.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 13:35

In this story: Richard Hammond · Jeremy Clarkson · James May · Jake Humphrey · Top Gear · The Grand Tour · Blenheim Palace · Oxfordshire

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