Series synopsis
Richard Hammond's Workshop is a British documentary reality television series that premiered on discovery+ on October 18, 2021. It stars Richard Hammond, Anthony Greenhouse, Mindy Hammond and Andrew Greenhouse.
Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and downs of building a new business.
Premise
Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and downs of building a new business.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Hammond as Self - Host
- Anthony Greenhouse as Self
- Mindy Hammond as Self
- Andrew Greenhouse as Self
Guest cast
- Neil Greenhouse as Self - Business Partner
- Hadrian Spooner as Self - Landlord
- Willow Hammond as Self
- Izzy Hammond as Self
- Eileen Hammond as Self
- Alan Hammond as Self
- Leah Guilliard-Watts as Self - Jensen Specialist
- Dean Kronsbein as Self - Bentley Enthusiast
- Kamla Claire as Self - Accountant
- Annabella Greenhouse as Self
- Amanda Stretton as Self - Concours of Elegance Judge
- Zog Ziegler as Self - Global PR Diretor
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 18, 2021 | November 22, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 17, 2022 | December 19, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 23, 2023 | December 11, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 8 | August 26, 2024 | October 14, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 8 | October 6, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Beginnings Richard opens a classic car restoration workshop but being the boss of a new business isn’t quite what he expected. He ropes in his family to help promote it. |
October 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
London Classic Car Show Richard gambles his own money on a 1970 Mark II Jensen Interceptor with plans to restore it to factory specification. Plus, the guys head to the London Classic Car Show. |
October 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Classic Mini Richard finds a classic mini that needs restoring. And, with the costs of the new workshop escalating, he sells some of his own cars to help pay for the business |
November 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Land Rover Richard faces the hard reality that the workshop isn’t yet making any money. But a fast turnaround paint job on a Land Rover provides some financial respite. |
October 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Pressure is On The pressure in on when Richard decides to compete at an NEC show to bring in clients. Plus, Anthony's unusual repair job has him sourcing spare parts from Sri Lanka. |
October 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
1930s Morris 8 Neil promises to help a friend with his 1930s Morris 8, but it's a financial hit for Cog. Plus, Richard admits to Kamla that work on the MGB will cost more than expected. |
October 31, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Busy, busy, busy! Richard restores a unique 1967 Delahaye sports car belonging to legendary Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron. But with the Delahaya's original paint to track down, Richard soon fears his dream to display the car to the classic car elite may be in jeopardy. |
October 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
Back In The Racing Saddle Richard prepares the MGB for the racing season, and fixes up an E-type for a classic car rally. Kamla is delighted when Richard ups the workshop rate. But the plan is derailed when Neil takes on a rusting Lancia to raise money for endangered leopards. |
October 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Brave New World Richard and the Cogs restore a 1947 Delahaye and a Jaguar XK120 for Salon Privé. While Richard explores the future of motoring in a Bentley powered by synthetic fuels at Goodwood, a Lancia taken on to help endangered leopards threatens to derail plans. |
November 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Something Has to Change Richard has the chance to win a historical, unique, car restoration project |
August 26, 2024 |
| 2 |
A New Era Richard brings in a business consultant to revolutionise the business |
September 2, 2024 |
| 3 |
Testing Times Richard Hammond and the Cogs work on a priceless car from World War Two. |
September 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Super-charging the Cog Richard wants to take the business to a whole new level by using the power of social media and embracing his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in an intrepid trip to the Middle East. |
October 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Tickled Pink The Cog respray an Aston Martin Lagonda a shocking pink for Europe's biggest car collector. Richard's daughter Izzy discovers a passion for racing. Richard gets carried away and enters them into a race, prompting a last-minute bout of parental nerves. |
October 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Mum Knows Best Things appear to be on the up when they land a prestigious Morgan job, but a disastrous E-Type re-build prompts an emergency audit by Richard's mum. The verdict is damning. |
October 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | discovery+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |