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Richard Hammond's Crash Course

Series Overview

Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. The show's first season premiered on April 16, 2012. The show follows Hammond, as in each episode, he is given three days to learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment across the United States. A trailer for the series was posted on BBC America's official website on March 19, 2012. The series' first season began airing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC America
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 14 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – 2012

Premiered: Mon, Apr 16, 2012

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Season 2, Episode 8: “Rocket Scientist/Bike Messenger”

The Hamster journeys to the dry Mojave Desert where he joins the rarefied air of the Rocket Scientist to help build and prepare a rocket. Then, it’s off to the picturesque and hilly city of San Francisco to attempt the work of a bike messenger.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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RICHARD HAMMOND'S CRASH COURSE New BBC America Original Series TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-19

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tod Mesirow

Screenplay & Story

Joe Boo

Producers

J. Baker

Department Leadership Roster

Joe Boo

Writer

Tod Mesirow

Director

J. Baker

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 6

6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Hammond's Crash Course

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What is Richard Hammond's Crash Course about?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. The show's first season premiered on April 16, 2012. The show follows Hammond, as in each episode, he is given three days to learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment across the United States. A trailer for the series was posted on BBC America's official website on March 19, 2012. The series' first season began airing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012.

How many seasons does Richard Hammond's Crash Course have?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Richard Hammond's Crash Course?

Key cast members in Richard Hammond's Crash Course include Richard Hammond.

Who created or directed Richard Hammond's Crash Course?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course was developed and directed by Tod Mesirow.