Richard Hammond: “This is where it all began”

Richard Hammond has spent the last 25 years establishing himself as one of the biggest names in car media. Starting with Men & Motors, to Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Richard Hammond's Workshop, he has one of the beefiest careers in the business. In this video, he goes back to the genesis of it all, tracing a childhood story that laid the foundations for his amazing adventures on-screen.

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[Johndiesel]

I’m sure going to miss you guys on grand tour 😢

[TheVagolfer]

I'm a 65 year old American, I've watched TV since I was 5...Hammond is one of the best television presenters ever to be on the screen. Hopefully he'll continue his journey, for his benefit as well as ours.

[Sharion.Inuyatt]

These guys are heroes, I’m going to miss their crazy adventures.

[ct]

Richard, I know in all likelihood you will never see this comment amongst the mountain of others, so I wouldnt usually bother but I feel compelled to say thank you. Your presenting skills of putting us right there with you in the story has brought back so many forgotten memories of these sorts of holidays I had as a kid with the family, some of whom are no longer with us, making the return of those memories all the more special. Trying to sleep to make the journey go quicker, bickering with my brothers in the back of Dad's car, the excitement of pulling into the services and seeing my grandparents already there waiting for us so we could have breakfast and carry on down together, the competition of being first to point out the sea, "driving" the car on the beach on Dad's lap, playing pool and my great-grandfather beating everyone despite being in his late 80s early 90s, bonding every day for a week with cousins I'd usually go months without seeing, the donkey rides, the pier arcades and so much more. I'm sitting here as a full grown man now with a lump in my throat thinking of those wonderful times with those wonderful people, and those memories had long faded until I watched this video. You and the boys are truly a national treasure and while a lot of things in the world have gone downhill this generation, I'm glad to be of the generation that grew up watching the 3 of you 🙏

[ronaldwilson]

Stuff like this was the essence of TG. The silliness and the bickering was icing on the cake but this was the cake itself. Great work Hammond.

[kieranharriman]

I can’t explain how comfortable I am watching Clarkson, Hammond and May. They feel like mates. They are simply TV Gold

[junruicheah]

'Some say, this is where it all began'

[alexanderbell]

This video made me realise what made them such a dynamic presenting trio. Clarkson screamed at the world, May communicated with the car and Hammond was speaking to us.

[pacarr]

This deserved so much more than a 12 minute segment, I could have listened to this story over a 60 minute TG style special. Love this.

[roninghost]

Never had the feeling of a presenter talking directly to me until now. Couldn’t have asked for better one than Richard Hammond to bring that feeling to life.

[HirokaAkita]

*_"If my childhood self could see this, I know I would cry with pride at what we have accomplished."_*

The resume of this whole video.

[dannyarcher]

8:34 - My benchmark journey growing up was the 6-hour N3, Johannesburg to Durban, drive (5 when I got my Polo 1.9 TDi 😉). An absolutely STUNNING drive across the flats of the Free State and dropping down Van Reenen's Pass into the rolling green hills of the Natal Midlands and finally ending up on the winding roads heading into Durban.

[ProGamerDudepgd]

It has to be a wonderful feeling finally being that presenter that inspires others to become something. You've always been my favorite Hammond! Thanks for all the entertainment and inspiration

[TapeLV]

Hamster, you and the lads is what i grew up on. The english language, the mannerisms, all of it. It came from you. I could never thank you enough.

[EthelJung-jw]

Hammond, May, even Clarkson. Going to miss these guys. September 15th will be a tough day for sure. Love DriveTribe and seeing Hammond and the next generation (Lizzy) hopefully carrying the torch.

[KaratedudeYT]

Hammond is just an all time storyteller. Legend

[darrylmac]

Richard Hammond is, and forever will be one of the greatest story-tellers to ever grace the small screen.

The way the man can evoke such emotion, the way he can drop you into memories of his life, make you remember places you've never it is truly a superpower

[cbglassiii]

Hammond, that was the classiest, most directly personal segment I've ever seen from you and I'm so very grateful for the childhood memories of yours that shaped your existence enough to see you to where you are today. You, and your two co-hosts, have entertained millions of us over the past 20+ years and I'd like to thank you for all the painstaking effort so obviously poured into it. I'll be having a gin and tonic in solidarity with you, Clarkson, and May when I (sadly but profoundly) watch the last episode of The Grand Tour. As a US Navy vet, I can think of no better salutation than a hearty "Fair Winds and Following Seas" to you, sir. Best of luck on your future adventure(s).

[ODGreenZa]

Im 40 years old now. I remember seeing my first TG as a teenager. Thank you for all these wonderful years

[JonAutomates]

Richard Hammond is an incredible presenter. Followed him since I was a child. Guess he's my inspiration.