(2021) represents a shift for the former Top Gear presenter, moving away from high-octane global adventures toward a personal, local mission. The series, which premiered on Discovery+ in October 2021, documents Hammond's genuine attempt to launch a classic car restoration business called The Smallest Cog in Herefordshire, England. Core Premise and Motivation
Unlike previous scripted motoring shows, the workshop was established as a real-world business before the TV series was conceived. Hammond founded the venture to support master mechanics , a father-and-son team who had worked on his personal collection for years and were in danger of losing their previous premises. Richard Hammond's Workshop (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb