Since going their separate ways, Mr Hammond’s 66-year-old former co-star purchased The Windmill pub in Asthall near Burford for around £1,000,000. It was widely reported at the time of opening that Mr Clarkson had banned both of his former co-stars from the watering hole. “I went there [to James May’s pub],” said Mr Hammond. “No, I haven’t [been to Jeremy’s pub]. I think he's already banned James.”