Richard Hammond admits he’s ‘lucky’ to not leave family behind

Richard, 52, also notably presented Brainiac: Science Abuse from 2003 to 2008 and has narrated some other hit shows. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about the latest series of his show, Richard Hammond’s Workshop, the television presenter reflected on his experiences and described himself as “ridiculously lucky”.Talking about the second Workshop series, which sees him restoring classic cars, Richard explained how it was nice to work on something closer to home.He detailed: “I mean, for all these years I’ve been travelling the world it’s been incredible.”I’m not moaning about it, I’ve been a very, very lucky boy. I mean, ridiculously lucky.”And I’m appreciative of that, but it has meant a lot of time away from home.READ MORE: Oti Mabuse takes swipe at Katya Jones after Strictly ‘row’ Richard Hammond: The TV presenter talked about leaving his family for previous shows (Image: Getty) Richard Hammond: Richard reflected on being able to be at home for his Workshop series (Image: Getty) Richard Hammond: The Grand Tour star talked about his career (Image: Getty) Richard Hammond: Richard talked about his new Workshop series (Image: Getty)Another part of his career the mechanic feels lucky about is working alongside his original Top Gear co-stars, Jeremy and James.”Those guys, we’ve worked together 20 odd years,” he commented. “It’s a long time.”And so yeah, it’s lovely. When we get on set and the director calls action, it’s like we step into a world we’ve never been out of.”Like it exists out there all the time with us three being idiots and meeting somewhere in cars, so it’s always a joy to get back together and that’ll never change.”DON’T MISS…Richard Hammond addresses teaming up with Clarkson for new series [EXCLUSIVE] I’m A Celebrity viewers in disbelief as star pulls out ‘first hurdle’ [REACTION]Strictly Come Dancing backlash as Tony Adams avoids dance off [LATEST]He added: “We’re very lucky to get to do what we’ve done.”Continuing, he explained: “Any TV show where you see that genuine rapport amongst mates – and you know everybody has a circle of people that they know – and you reach that point where you know roughly how they’ll react if you say something.”And I know that with Jeremy and James, and I know that with Neil, Anthony and Andrew (Greenhouse) because we’ve known each other for years.”So I know if I’m talking to Jeremy and James and I said say something about motorbikes, I know Jeremy will fire up, I know where the conversation would go.”