Richard Hammond says TV bosses need to be 'aware' things can go wrong

Richard Hammond has called on TV bosses to realise that things can go wrong when shooting programmes.

The Grand Tour co-host's comments come at the same time it was revealed the BBC have given Top Gear presenter Andrew Flintoff a large settlement after he was severely injured filming the show last year.

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Speaking to MailOnline, former Top Gear presenter Hammond said: "Television makers have to be aware that you’re not in some special bubble just because you’re making a TV show, and things can and do go wrong."

Hammond also reflected on his own brush with death while filming Top Gear. The presenter was involved in a high speed crash in 2006 that left him in a coma and also suffering from brain damage.

Hammond said: "Just like when my tyre blew at that speed – it’s going to be bad. But what [can you] do? Track it back to the person who tapped the rubber?"

He also detailed the effects the crash had on him 17 years ago: "In the early days… I was having terrible trouble containing and controlling emotions, which is part of the damage done to my brain’s frontal lobe. But I had to go back carefully and have an afternoon nap every day. It was immensely traumatic for Mindy and our girls."

Former cricketer Flintoff was injured while filming a driving sequence for Top Gear last December. He was left hospitalised and said to be "lucky to be alive" following the crash.

The BBC subsequently halted further filming of Top Gear while it investigated the incident.

This week, the broadcaster agreed a financial settlement with Flintoff and said: “BBC Studios has reached an agreement with Freddie that we believe supports his continued rehabilitation, return to work and future plans. We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery.”

Flintoff recently made his first public appearance in nine months during The Ashes. He was sporting still severe facial injuries.

Watch below: Andrew Flintoff agrees reported £9m compensation with BBC after Top Gear crash.