Richard Hammond, an English journalist, television presenter, mechanic, and writer, has a diverse range of accomplishments across the media industry. He is widely recognized for co-hosting the BBC Two motoring programme "Top Gear" from 2002 to 2015 alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Additionally, Hammond was a presenter for other notable television shows including "Brainiac: Science Abuse," "Total Wipeout," and "Planet Earth Live."

In later years, Hammond has presented for a variety of TV shows, including "Crufts," "The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding the Legend," "Richard Hammond's 5 O'Clock Show," and a two-part natural science documentary called "Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet." His passion for science led him to host a scientific fourteen-part series on National Geographic Channel titled "Science of Stupid" in June 2014. He has also been recognized for his performance in a three-part science documentary for BBC One called "Wild Weather with Richard Hammond" in December 2014.

Beyond his television work, Hammond has contributed to the literary world with several car and motorcycle books, children's books, and biographies, further solidifying his standing as a multifaceted media personality.

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