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James May

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 including science and technology, childhood toys, cars, food and drink, and the plight of manliness in modern times. In addition he has released a variety of DVDs and books with similar themes, and writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section. On Top Gear, May has the nickname "Captain Slow", for his careful driving style, a love of small, underpowered cars and habit of getting lost and distracted whilst driving. In a February 2007 episode of Top Gear he carried out a successful top speed test drive of a Bugatti Veyron at the Ehra-Lessien Volkswagen test track, reaching 407 kilometres per hour (253 mph). In July 2010 he repeated the attempt in the updated Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, reaching the vehicle's top speed of 417.6 kilometres per hour (259.5 mph), confirming that it had retaken the title as the fastest road car in production.

James May's Great Explorers

James May's Great Explorers

2025

as James May

James May and the Dull Men

James May and the Dull Men

2024

as Self - Host

Joan Rivers at the BBC

Joan Rivers at the BBC

2024

as Self (archive footage)

What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns

What "Top Gear" Needs To Look Like If It Ever Returns

2023

as Himself (in spirit)

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz

2021

as Himself

James May: Oh Cook!

James May: Oh Cook!

2020

as Self

James May: Our Man in…

James May: Our Man in…

2020

as Self

Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Top Gear - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

2019

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

2019

as Team Captain

James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain

James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain

2019

as Self - Presenter

Top Gear: Winter Blunderland

Top Gear: Winter Blunderland

2018

Top Gear: The Best of the Specials

Top Gear: The Best of the Specials

2017

as James May

Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition

Top Gear from A - Z: The Ultimate Extended Edition

2016

as self

James May: The Reassembler

James May: The Reassembler

2016

as Presenter

James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours

James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours

2016

as Host

Top Gear: The Races

Top Gear: The Races

2016

as Self

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

James May's Cars of the People

James May's Cars of the People

2015

Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special

Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special

2015

Top Gear: Greatest Hits

Top Gear: Greatest Hits

2015

as Himself

Top Gear: Patagonia Special

Top Gear: Patagonia Special

2015

Top Gear: Australian Road Trip

Top Gear: Australian Road Trip

2015

as Himself

James May's Cars of the People

James May's Cars of the People

2014

as Self - Presenter

Top Gear: The Burma Special

Top Gear: The Burma Special

2014

as Himself

Top Gear Festival: Sydney

Top Gear Festival: Sydney

2013

as Self - Presenter

Top Gear: The Great African Adventure

Top Gear: The Great African Adventure

2013

as Himself

Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World

Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World

2012

as Self

Dara O Briain's Science Club

Dara O Briain's Science Club

2012

as Himself

Top Gear: Top Fails

Top Gear: Top Fails

2012

as Self

Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy

2012

as Himself

Top Gear: The Challenges 6

Top Gear: The Challenges 6

2012

Top Gear: India Special

Top Gear: India Special

2011

as Himself

A Night with the Stars

A Night with the Stars

2011

as Self

A Night with the Stars

A Night with the Stars

2011

as Participant

Top Gear: At the Movies

Top Gear: At the Movies

2011

as Himself

James May's Things You Need To Know

James May's Things You Need To Know

2011

as Himself - Presenter

Top Gear: The Challenges 5

Top Gear: The Challenges 5

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: Cars with Soul

Top Gear: Cars with Soul

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: The U.S. Special

Top Gear: The U.S. Special

2011

as Himself

Top Gear: Middle East Special

Top Gear: Middle East Special

2010

as Himself

Top Gear: Apocalypse

Top Gear: Apocalypse

2010

as Himself

James May's Man Lab

James May's Man Lab

2010

Top Gear: The Challenges 4

Top Gear: The Challenges 4

2010

Top Gear: Romania Special

Top Gear: Romania Special

2010

as Himself

Top Gear: South America Special

Top Gear: South America Special

2009

James May's Toy Stories

James May's Toy Stories

2009

as Himself - Host

James May on the Moon

James May on the Moon

2009

as Himself - Presenter

James May at the Edge of Space

James May at the Edge of Space

2009

as Himself

Top Gear: The Challenges 3

Top Gear: The Challenges 3

2009

Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2

Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2

2009

Oz & James Drink to Britain

Oz & James Drink to Britain

2009

as Himself - Presenter

Top Gear: Vietnam Special

Top Gear: Vietnam Special

2008

Top Gear Australia

Top Gear Australia

2008

as Self

James May's Big Ideas

James May's Big Ideas

2008

as Self - Presenter

Top Ground Gear Force

Top Ground Gear Force

2008

Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1

Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1

2008

Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles

Top Gear - Planes, Rockets & Automobiles

2008

as Presenter

Top Gear: The Challenges 2

Top Gear: The Challenges 2

2008

as Himself

James May: My Sisters' Top Toys

James May: My Sisters' Top Toys

2007

as Himself - Presenter

Top Gear: Botswana Special

Top Gear: Botswana Special

2007

as Himself

Top Gear: Polar Special

Top Gear: Polar Special

2007

as himself

James May's 20th Century

James May's 20th Century

2007

as Himself - Presenter

Top Gear - Best of the Challenges

Top Gear - Best of the Challenges

2007

Top Gear of the Pops

Top Gear of the Pops

2007

as Self

Top Gear: The Challenges

Top Gear: The Challenges

2007

as Himself

Top Gear: US Special

Top Gear: US Special

2007

as Self

Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure

Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure

2006

Top Gear: The Races

Top Gear: The Races

2006

as Himself

Top Gear: Winter Olympics

Top Gear: Winter Olympics

2006

as Himself

Top Gear: Supercars

Top Gear: Supercars

2006

as Presenter

Petrolheads

Petrolheads

2006

James May's Top Toys

James May's Top Toys

2005

as Himself - Presenter

The F Word

The F Word

2005

Top Gear: Revved Up

Top Gear: Revved Up

2005

as Himself

Driven

Driven

1998

as Self - Host

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

1993

as Self

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964

as Self - Host

James May's Toy Stories - Airfix

James May's Toy Stories - Airfix

as Self - Presenter