Richard Hammond Accident
Just picked up on the news of Richard Hammond’s crash during filming for the next season of Top Gear.
The latest is that he’s in a “stable” condition at Leeds Hospital. An hour or so ago his status was deemed ‘Critical’ so hopefully the step down is a good sign. I’ve been a fan of Top Gear for a long time, and I hope he pulls through.
Damn shock….
Update: Hammond’s condition now ’stable’. Phew, good news!
I’m just kinda wondering what is going to happen with the next series of Top Gear, will they change the scheduling? I’m sure Hammond would still want the show to go out as normal.
Tags: accident, hammond, news, top-gear
September 21st, 2006 at 11:50 am
Fingers crossed that he’ll be OK.
I’m not normally bothered about “celebrities”, but like you, I really enjoy Top Gear, and hope that the full team will be back soon.
Apparently the next series is early October, so they haven’t long to decide what they do next.
Hopefully this might mean a few less stunts in the show, and a few more head to head reviews. I’d far rather see the three guys comparing similar cars on some exciting driving odyssey, instead of seeing how many caravans they can jump in a jet powered motorhome. They need to keep the used car segnments though - I love the cheap Porsches and cheap Italian Supercars.
As an aside, James May has a new series soon that I think you’ll like - “Oz & James Big Wine Adventure”. Should be fun, although the temptation to drink while watching it may be too great to resist.
September 21st, 2006 at 1:40 pm
I know what you mean, I just don’t care about celebs. But the top gear team are like friends you’d go for a drink with.
I’d heard the next season was October so fingers crossed it’ll still be running. And I like the caravan explosions, and stupid £1000 challenges
September 21st, 2006 at 7:40 pm
i hope richard pulls through, i dont really care much about ‘celebs’ but i agree with steven…. these guys are like your local ‘go for a drink and have a laugh with’ type.
Im hopeing top gear will be back on soon. i love it! ^_^
September 21st, 2006 at 7:50 pm
Richard what a top geeza!
all of us from the razorlight website are hoping
for a speedy recovery.
September 21st, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Get well soon Hamster, dont leave us with ‘Bad Back Man’ & ‘Captain Slow’ for too long. We will miss you and your new teeth!!!
September 21st, 2006 at 8:20 pm
I met Richard Hamond on the set of Top Gear last year and he is a decent chap. when you watch top gear like myself when its on bbc and then repeatedly on uktv, i was shocked to hear his condition was critical after the crash, now with the news of the “brain injury” i hope there is no long term damage.
September 21st, 2006 at 9:14 pm
Get well wishes to richard. Thoughts to close family & friends. Top bloke.
September 21st, 2006 at 10:02 pm
get well soon hampster or who will sort out big guy and 70’s man. we need you back on ours screens. will just have to look at my scrreen saver for now
get well soon babe
wendyxxx
September 22nd, 2006 at 2:16 pm
Well he’s been moved out of intensive care now and his condition is being described as ’stable’ instead of ’serious but stable’ - sounds hopeful. Apparently Clarkson got a smile out of him by criticising his driving skills
September 28th, 2006 at 11:39 am
I’ll hope that hes going to be allright becouse Top gear is the best show if ever had seen!!
God Luck Hamster
September 28th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
GLAD TO HER RICHARD IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
GET WELL SOON AND BACK WERE YOU BELONG ON TOP GEAR, YOU ARE A GREAT BLOKE, AND GROW UP THE IDIOTS WHO DONT LIKE THE PROGRAM, THERE IS SUCH A THING AS CHANGING THE CHANNEL.