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The Best Episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 6 - Deadline for D-Day
    8.9/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Deadline for D-Day

    S4:E6

    With the MoD’s deadline looming, Neil feels the pressure as the Cogs work feverishly to finish Monty’s Rolls Royce. Richard’s revamps his Escort RS2000 to match its specially commissioned Corgi model and the workshop welcomes its first returning customer.

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  2. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 5 - Pedal to the Metal
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Pedal to the Metal

    S4:E5

    Richard is desperate to get behind the wheel of his beloved MGB in a proper race, but the costs involved mean they need to get new sponsors on board if he wants to keep new manager Jamie on side. Luckily director of PR global, Zog, has a cunning plan.

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  3. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 6 - Running on Empty
    8.7/10(69 votes)

    #3 - Running on Empty

    S1:E6

    Richard’s new state-of-the-art workshop is finally open but nearly a quarter of a million out of pocket, the business has got to start paying for itself.

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  4. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 1 - Land Rover
    8.7/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Land Rover

    S2:E1

    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.

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  5. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 4 - The Cog Needs You!
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #5 - The Cog Needs You!

    S4:E4

    The Cog race to make their most important deadline ever.

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  6. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 8 - D-Day
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #6 - D-Day

    S4:E8

    Richard Hammond starts a prestige classic car restoration and repair business near his hometown of Herefordshire.

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  7. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 3 - Classic Mini
    8.6/10(75 votes)

    #7 - Classic Mini

    S1:E3

    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

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  8. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 3 - Testing Times
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Testing Times

    S4:E3

    Richard Hammond and the Cogs work on a priceless car from World War Two.

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  9. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 5 - The Concours of Elegance
    8.5/10(60 votes)

    #9 - The Concours of Elegance

    S1:E5

    In an attempt to win work, Richard and the team decide to enter one of their cars into the UK’s most prestigious classic car show contest, the Concours of Elegance.

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  10. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 5 - Crunch Time
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Crunch Time

    S3:E5

    After a disastrous test with the MGB, Richard warns the Cogs if they can’t turn things around in time for the next race, he’ll pull the plug on the whole project. And Neil struggles to get the Lancia finished in time for a Goodwood auction.

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  11. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 6 - Wheels And Waves
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Wheels And Waves

    S3:E6

    The cogs go International restoring an iconic 1970s Royal Enfield Interceptor motorbike. An epic road trip ensues when Richard, Neil and Andrew decide to deliver the bike themselves to the cool Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz.

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  12. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ultimate Sacrifice
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    #12 - The Ultimate Sacrifice

    S1:E4

    Some of the precious classic cars and motorbikes go to auction with no reserve. Meanwhile, Neil and Anthony get to work on a mystery vehicle from the 1930s.

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  13. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 2 - The Pressure is On
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #13 - The Pressure is On

    S2:E2

    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.

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  14. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 3 - 1930s Morris 8
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #14 - 1930s Morris 8

    S2:E3

    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.

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  15. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 7 - 1950s Alvis
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #15 - 1950s Alvis

    S2:E7

    Richard's team work overtime to complete their first big restoration - a 1950s Alvis. Plus, they are under pressure to get their racing MGB fit for competition.

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  16. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 10 - 1950s Porsche 356
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #16 - 1950s Porsche 356

    S2:E10

    Richard and the team try to win one of their biggest ever restorations - a rare 1950s Porsche 365. Plus, the team head to Silverstone in search of racing glory.

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  17. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 2 - A New Era
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #17 - A New Era

    S4:E2

    Richard brings in a business consultant to revolutionise the business

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  18. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 6 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing

    S5:E6

    Much excitement as the Cogs head to the Isle of Man TT to launch a new British bike brand. A racing Mini needs brutal surgery after a crash. And Hadrian calls time on Cog Racing so Richard enlists old friends Les and Zog as his stand-in race team.

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  19. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 1 - New Beginnings
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #19 - New Beginnings

    S1:E1

    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.

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  20. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 2 - London Classic Car Show
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #20 - London Classic Car Show

    S1:E2

    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.

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  21. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 4 - Prescott Hill Climb
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #21 - Prescott Hill Climb

    S2:E4

    Richard takes the Cogs go karting to find a driver for the classic racing team. And, The Smallest Cog MBG GT race car gets its debut at the Prescott Hill Climb.

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  22. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 1 - Busy, busy, busy!
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #22 - Busy, busy, busy!

    S3:E1

    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.

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  23. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Race
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #23 - The Last Race

    S3:E7

    Richard redesigns his horsebox into an RV for the Cog race team but questions whether they should continue racing as the Cogs face their final event.

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  24. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 6 - The Moment of Truth
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #24 - The Moment of Truth

    S2:E6

    Richard comes up with a cunning plan to create a show car to generate business for the Cog. And, accountant Kamla gives Richard a harsh reality check.

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  25. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 9 - Going Global
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Going Global

    S2:E9

    Richard's business goes global after a call from an international car collector in Singapore. And, Richard helps his best friend Les fulfil a childhood dream.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deadline for D-Day" is the best rated episode of "Richard Hammond's Workshop". It scored 8.9/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pedal to the Metal".