Richard Hammond has finally cleared up whether he is banned from his former co-star Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog. In a recent DriveTribe video, the motoring presenter addressed the speculation head-on, stating, 'Actually, do you know, I think I am. I think I am, and if I'm not, I've always said I want to be.'
Background of the Hammond-Clarkson Ban Rumour
The rumour of a ban stems from the long-running friendly rivalry between Hammond and Clarkson, which dates back to their Top Gear days and continued through Amazon's The Grand Tour alongside James May. The show concluded in 2024, but the off-screen banter has persisted. Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, gained fame through the hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm.
Hammond's Previous Pub Ban Comments
This is not the first time Hammond has joked about being banned from a colleague's pub. In 2024, he visited James May's own establishment and quipped that he hoped to earn a ban there too. In the DriveTribe video, Hammond recalled telling May, 'My stated intention when you said you bought a pub was to get myself banned. What do I have to do?' May responded with a list of disqualifying actions, including damaging artworks or insulting staff, and warned that his colleague Jamie would assist Hammond in leaving through the window if necessary.
Confirmation from Clarkson and May
Hammond added, 'Jeremy's told me I'm already banned from his pub.' May confirmed that Clarkson had informed him of the ban as well, comparing it to being 'banned from the golf club' — a place one has no desire to visit. May questioned the purpose of such a ban, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
The trio's enduring camaraderie and playful jabs continue to entertain fans, even after their television adventures have ended. Hammond's lighthearted clarification puts the matter to rest, confirming that the ban is more of a running gag than a serious prohibition.
