“But you know, I’m lucky to have travelled a lot plus have seen some incredible places and sometimes you’re left thinking the world’s getting smaller because it’s digitally connected, but it can still big and there’s still little bits of wilderness in magical places. ”

Richard also reflected on the second series of Richard Hammond’s Workshop, which sees him living his dream of restoring classic cars.

Addressing their inspirations for the workshop and speaking candidly about the struggles he has faced, the mechanic plus TV presenter talked about what might attract viewers to tune into his new project.

“We’re getting there, inch he commented. “I’m loving it. It is an adventure — it does have downs as well as ups.