RICHARD Hammond has revealed that he will be launching a new TV series and has invited fans to be in the audience.

The presenter, who lives near Ross-on-Wye and has a car restoration business in Rotherwas, is starting a comedy science panel show.

The brand new show, which will be filmed at Pinewood Studios in Slough, will be about the "weird and wonderful world of science", ticketing company SRO Audiences said.

Unveiling details, Hammond, 52, tweeted: "Should you find yourself with literally nothing better to do, come see me and a team of funny celebs in action in a brand-new comedy science panel show; Richard Hammond’s Big Boom Theories.

"If you’d like to see a recording then book tickets here: sroaudiences.com."

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Having previously hosted Sky's science series Brainiac, Hammond will host the show where two teams of celebrities will go head-to-head.

SRO Audience said: "Richard is known for his love of popular science and spectacular TV stunts, so this is the perfect opportunity for him to have fun, experimenting with the nation's favourite comedians.

"There are two teams of celebrity guests, each with a comedy team captain, ready and willing to be put to the test. Expect fireballs, giggles galore and more than a glimpse of scientific silliness.

Richard Hammond's Big Boom Theories from Chimp Television will be recorded in February at Pinewood Studios.

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The James Bond and Carry On film franchises have both been filmed at the studios, west of London.

How to get tickets

Tickets, which are free, are now available on SRO Audiences, here.

The company handles ticketing for many popular shows, including ITV's Beat the Chasers with Bradley Walsh.

For Hammond's new series, people will have to submit their details and then wait to find out if they are successfully picked at random.

The site said: "If you do not receive tickets, we are sorry. We simply may not have space to offer a ticket to everyone who applies for this event"

It added: "For this show, all audience members will be required to show proof of a negative lateral flow test taken on the day of the recording.

"Masks are required throughout this event unless exempt and proof of exemption is required."

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