Richard Hammond's Workshop
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.
- 2021-2025
- 5 seasons
- Documentary
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.
Season 5 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Episode #5.1
44 mins
Richard wants to take the business to another level by using the power of social media and embracing his role as Cog brand ambassador. A trip to the Middle East beckons.
Episode 2
Tickled Pink
44 mins
The Cog respray an Aston Martin Lagonda a shocking pink for Europe's biggest car collector. Daughter Izzy discovers a passion for racing. They get carried away and enters them into a race, prompting a last-minute bout of parental nerves.
Episode 3
Mum Knows Best
44 mins
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.
Episode 4
H is for Help!
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 44 mins
With the workshop hemorrhaging money, Richard brings in heavyweight help. And attempts to make money through selling merchandise backfire when Lewis massively over-orders stock.
Episode 5
American Dream
44 mins
A 1950's American pick-up truck offers the Cogs their first chance of car-show glory, if they can restore it to pristine condition. And Richard gets a shot of driving in the biggest classic car race of the season, providing he can impress his mentor.
Episode 6
Old Mates and Motor-Racing
44 mins
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.
Episode 7
Marshalling the Raw Recruits
44 mins
Richard Hammond starts a prestige classic car restoration and repair business near his hometown of Herefordshire.
Episode 8
Heading in the Right Direction
44 mins
The Cogs take centre stage with an eclectic display, including the last ever Lotus Europa, at Britain's premier car show - Salon Privé. But glory is short-lived. When Richard returns James May's restored Triumph Stag it doesn't exactly go as planned.