Richard Hammond
Last year’s stories took Richard Hammond's “breath away”, so he’s back on board as Head Judge.
Richard gives the lowdown on 500 Words 2015
Richard Hammond returns as Head Judge for 500 Words 2015 and expains all you need to know!
Watch Richard's writing tips
Get tips on writing your 500 Words stories from our Head Judge Richard Hammond.
About Richard
Richard is one of the UK’s most popular broadcasters. He began his career in BBC local radio and made his television debut on the cable channel Men & Motors, before joining Top Gear in 2002. Richard has since hosted BBC One’s Total Wipeout and various science shows for children. His writing credits include a series of books to accompany his CBBC Blast Lab series, a weekly Daily Mirror column, and his latest autobiography “On the Road: Growing up in Eight Journeys”
Word Up!
Richard’s favourite word is PILLOW: “It's soft and friendly with a little lump in the middle to make you appreciate the softer bits more: just like a good pillow.”
