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Created 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:23:19 UTC by Archie Archie

Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:23:19 UTC Post #197112
Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond is stable but remains seriously ill in hospital after he crashed a jet-powered car during filming for the BBC show.

The 36-year-old was thought to be driving at about 300mph on an airfield near York when he crashed on Wednesday.

The BBC, which is likely to be closely scrutinised, and the Health and Safety Executive will investigate the crash.

Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson, who was visiting the hospital, said many motorists were "rooting for" Hammond.
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I hope he's ok.
Great presenter. Top Gear wont be the same without him.
I just heard on the radio that he has regained consciosness(sp?)
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
The Mad Carrot
The Mad Carrot
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:28:08 UTC Post #197114
On no!

But err... who's? Isn't that the guy from Braniac?

Mytbus... hmmm, nevermind, you get my point. :)
The Mad Carrot The Mad CarrotMad Carrot
Ansith
Ansith
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:31:34 UTC Post #197115
Yeah, the only place I've seen him was Braniac, well if that really is him.

Muzzle is right, Mythbusters does pwn Braniac :P

Oh and yeah I hope he gets better.
Ansith Ansith
Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:31:37 UTC Post #197116
yes, he hosted Brainiac too.

BBC video report here
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
ZombieLoffe
ZombieLoffe
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:37:01 UTC Post #197117
God I hate that guy, he makes me nauseous. Top Gear sucks, too, as does all car shows.
ZombieLoffe ZombieLoffe
Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 09:47:27 UTC Post #197120
the man is a legend. Best BBC presenter without doubt, and Top Gear kicks ass.

Yes Brainiac was rather crap, but that is beside the point
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Sajo
Sajo
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 10:01:22 UTC Post #197122
I dont know who is he but seriously, dont feel sorry for him that much.He knew the risks, he accept to risk his own life while doing it.
Sajo Sajo
Habboi
Habboi
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 10:44:22 UTC Post #197126
He looks different...Unless it's a different guy cause the presenter for Top gear that I saw ages ago was a cool guy.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
pepper
pepper
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:02:12 UTC Post #197128
Shame he crashed, really liked his shows, but this go 's to far, jsut as the Irwin crazyness.
pepper pepper
jaardsi
jaardsi
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:29:39 UTC Post #197129
who is this guy?
jaardsi jaardsi
Jobabob
Jobabob
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:36:26 UTC Post #197131
the male equivolent of carol vordeman - a borderline boiler
Jobabob Jobabob
fearian
fearian
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:37:17 UTC Post #197132
ok for all you yanks, hes a very cool TV presenter of the best car show in the UK. (UK tv is mostly over about 5 channels so shows are generally of way better quality!) very funny guy, and I cant imagine top gear without him! hes way better than bloody clarkson.

he also does an ok show called braniacs which aired in the US (saw it a few times there I think) but really you guys should be watching top gear. its awesome.
http://tv.peekvid.com/s2509/

top gear clips. check out jumping mini :)

hope he pulls through :(
fearian fearian
jaardsi
jaardsi
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:53:32 UTC Post #197134
i'm not a yank and sorry cars don't give me a hard-on.
jaardsi jaardsi
alexb911
alexb911
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:55:02 UTC Post #197135
yeah,... he was excellent in Top Gear. They're always doing stupid stuff though! Hope he comes through, nice of clarkson to visit!
alexb911 alexb911
ZombieLoffe
ZombieLoffe
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 11:59:29 UTC Post #197136
I've watched like half an episode of Top Gear. Couldn't stand it, t'was so boring. It's very similar to brainiac, in a way.
ZombieLoffe ZombieLoffe
Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 12:02:50 UTC Post #197137
It's very similar to brainiac, in a way.
what?!

not even a little bit.
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
m0p
m0p
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 12:37:10 UTC Post #197138
Top Gear is good, anyone who disagrees either doesn't like cars, or just doesn't have a sense of humor.
m0p m0pIllogical.
Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 13:04:38 UTC Post #197141
Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has suffered a "significant brain injury" after crashing a jet-powered car at speeds of up to 300mph during filming.

Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary said they were "reasonably optimistic" the 36-year-old would make a good recovery.

The BBC, which is likely to face close scrutiny, has begun an inquiry. The police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are also investigating.
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Psycho
Psycho
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 13:42:02 UTC Post #197143
Cars don't give me a hard on. But Top Gear does as it is just non-serious fun.
Psycho Psycho
Saribous
Saribous
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 15:53:53 UTC Post #197147
Never heard of the guy so I couldn't care less.
Saribous Saribous
Soup Miner
Soup Miner
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 16:20:53 UTC Post #197149
Neither have I. Who... is he...?
Soup Miner Soup Miner
ZombieLoffe
ZombieLoffe
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-21 16:28:27 UTC Post #197151
It's a bad year for commonwealth TV-personalities, innit?
Ha.
ZombieLoffe ZombieLoffe
AJ
AJ
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 07:40:46 UTC Post #197369
Somewhat, yes. :P
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
rowleybob
rowleybob
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 08:03:44 UTC Post #197370
Holy jesus who cares... I mean really.

Non-celebs or otherwise ordinary people are maimed, raped, killed, raped and killed, etc. everday, and nobody posts a thread for them.

/rant
rowleybob rowleybob
Saribous
Saribous
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 08:06:03 UTC Post #197373
And driving around at 300mph isn't the smartest thing to be doing either.
Saribous Saribous
Madcow
Madcow
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 08:57:44 UTC Post #197378
:o!
I need brainiac to live!
But mythbusters is better, but they have less explosions, <3
Madcow MadcowSpy zappin my udder
Archie
Archie
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 09:03:23 UTC Post #197379
well, he took his first steps since the accident. I suspect he's on his way to a full recovery.
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
LeFtY
LeFtY
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 09:34:14 UTC Post #197383
Oh..very sad shit........can we see the crash soon (said with a blood thirsty look on LeFtY's face)

Oh and I have been masturbating to ABBA songs.....I am recovering ok now, thanks for caring.
LeFtY LeFtY
Habboi
Habboi
Posted 17 years ago2006-09-24 10:07:12 UTC Post #197389
Well there were pics in the newspaper...Glad you recovered Lefty.
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
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