James May
James Daniel May (born 16 January 1963) is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. May is best known as co-presenter of the motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. May has presented a variety of other programmes on themes... Read full bio →
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The Grand-ish Tour
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May host three special shows looking back at their favorite Grand Tour moments. Their fading memories stretch from California to Mongolia to Italy and everywhere in between.
James May's Great Explorers
James May tells the stories of three of the World's most famous and infamous explorers - Christopher Columbus, Walter Raleigh and James Cook in an entertaining and innovative way that only James can deliver.
James May and the Dull Men
Follows a presenter solving everyday conundrums to make sense of modern life's chaos, like why a washing machine can't also be a cooker.
James May: Our Man in...
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He'll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
Big Trouble in Model Britain
Two-part documentary introduced and narrated by model railway enthusiast James May, following a year inside Hornby Hobbies - the iconic British toy-maker on the brink of collapse.
The Grand Tour
Jeremy, Richard and James embark on an adventure across the globe, driving new and exciting automobiles from manufacturers all over the world.
James May's Cars of the People
James May looks at every form of cars for the masses, their origins and their effect on history.
Top Gear: The Worst Car in the History of the World
Everyone has an opinion on bad cars. Now it's time to hear the ones that really count - ours. As it's the worst car in the history of the WORLD, we're out to name and shame the most rubbish car from a manufacturer which, frankly, should have known better. And we have a special, surprise fate in store for the car we pick as our biggest loser.
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 5
The gang embarks on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries.
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 4
Clarkson, Hammond and May travel across the Middle East in a £3500 sports car to reach Jerusalem, and encounter all the political minefields (and the real ones) the Three Wise Men didn't.
Toy Stories
James May travels all over Britain to show the origins of some toys, and creates amazing things with them.
Oz & James Drink to Britain
Writer Oz Clarke and journalist James May travel through Britain and Ireland to discover and sample all sorts of alcoholic beverages. Lively conversations ensue.
Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2
The boys headed to Vietnam for epic road trip across the country. Each of them were given 15 million dong (about US$ 1000) to spend on buying some wheels and must make it to the north of Vietnam.
Top Gear: Polar Special
Clarkson and May, in a seriously modified Toyota, take on Hammond and his dog sled in a 450 mil race to the North pole as they drive over thin ice to face in-tent hostilities, polar bear fear and desperate food fantasies.
Top Gear: Botswana Special
Jeremy, James and Richard each buy a used two-wheel drive car for £1500 and drive it for 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres) across Botswana from the Zimbabwe border across the Makgadikgadi salt plains and through the Okavango Delta to the Namibian border. The Stig's African cousin also makes an appearance.
James May's 20th Century
James May covers various inventions and discoveries over the past century and discusses their implications on our daily lives.
Top Gear: Winter Olympics Special
The boys are having their very own Winter Olympic Games in Norway by using cars for each event. Jeremy and James races each other in the biathlon event using SUVs. Jeremy takes the Volvo XC90 while James chooses the Audi Q7. Richard attempts to see which one can survive cold temperatures, a Citroen C1 or a man (that man would be Richard).