Jive Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Only just heard about this this morning when my misses came in and said hamster had been critically injured and could be brain dead. Just watch GM:TV and also read the threads and it seems to sound like he's a bit better than what my misses said. Really hope he pulls through as he does seem a top and genuine bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 He's now in a stable condition, so should be fine. I read on another forum that a tyre blew out, must have scared the cr*p out of him ! Jet cars are dangerous, but it makes for great viewing, comes with the job and these things can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hope the white toothed hamster makes it, I only tend to watch Top Gear for the interaction between him and Clarkers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobAce Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i hope he is ok, im ment to going to top gear next month wonder wot they will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Heard about it this morning, hope he pulls through. Big fan of his, best guy on Top Gear and Brainiac is great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just heard about the Hamsters accident, shocked to say the least, I do hope he will be ok, as already said, him and his interaction with Clarkson is one of the main reasons for watching T.G. Best wishes to him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Apparantly he's improving http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/5366422.stm Fingers remain firmly crossed for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hope he pulls through OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 hope he is ok as well. was surprised to hear about this happening. definitely one of the nicer presenters on TV, along with James May. get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 He's now in a stable condition, so should be fine. doesn't mean he will be ok though, just means he's less likely to die and that they are in control of his functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Aye i suspect he's got quite a lot of recovery to do. Car was upside down apparently although no one seems to know more than that. Anything else seems to be speculation. With two young kids though got to hope he's ok. All the best. m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 crikey, hang on in there hamster boy!!, seriously hope he mends ok, the TG show would'nt be the same without him:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VELOCITY Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hope the hamster pulls through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hope Hamster pulls through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Can't actually believe all this... what a nutter! Hope this all ends well.. he seems like a really nice bloke.. Come on the Hamster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 As others have said, I can't beleive what has happened, hopefully he'll be ok, and will go straight back to presenting Top Gear, it won't be the same show with someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 BBC say his condition is improving but still critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I hope he makes it through, also hope he is not disabled as a result. Top Gear is one of my favourite programmes, I love the new format and Richard is a very prominant part of that success. I really hope and pray he pulls through and he makes it back in one piece to carry on presenting our favourite car show. I havent seen any news today but heard he was better. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Doctors confirmed that his wife was at his bedside and his family had requested that no further information be released. thats a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 thats a shame Well it's none of our business really...in the grand scheme of things it's a private matter. I hope he not only pulls through but has no lasting side effects from it all. His on screen persona will be sorely missed if he doesn't come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 This was the first thing i saw on tv this morning when i got home. was a serious shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 From the top gear website: ********* Jeremy arrives at Leeds Jeremy and James have arrived at Leeds General Infirmary to visit Richard and his family. Jeremy told TopGear.com: "Richard remains in intensive care. Obviously at this time both he and his family are the most important concerns we have. It must be devastating for his wife Mindy and his two utterly adorable children. "I would just like to say how heartened Richard will be when I tell him just how many motorists and truck drivers on my way here wound down their windows to say they were rooting for him. Both James and I are looking forward to getting our Hamster back." ******** Richard Hammond is 'improving' but remains seriously ill in hospital after a crash in a jet-powered car. The accident happened during filming for the new series of Top Gear at the former RAF airfield in Elvington, near York. Richard was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary's neurological unit. A hospital spokesman said this morning: "He has seen some improvement overnight, but remains in a serious but stable condition." Richard's wife Mindy and their daughters Willow and Isabella are at his bedside. We'll update you on his condition as we find out more, but for now our thoughts are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Man I hope he pulls through and makes it back on TG in full health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Does the fact that they're now referring to him as "seriously" rather than "critically" ill mean that his condition has been downgraded / upgraded / WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 downgraded but still not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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