James May

James May has established himself as a distinguished broadcaster, author, and journalist, renowned for his insightful contributions to motoring, science, and cultural programming. After establishing his distinctive journalistic style as a sub-editor for ‘The Engineer’ and ‘Autocar’ magazine in the early 1980s, James May transitioned to television, briefly co-presenting the original ‘Top Gear’ series in 1999. He then joined the critically acclaimed revived ‘Top Gear’ in 2003, co-presenting alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond until 2015. During his extensive tenure, May became widely known as ‘Captain Slow’ for his methodical approach, contributing significantly to the show’s global success.

His deep interest in science and exploration led him to present ‘James May’s Big Ideas’ in 2008 and undertake ambitious feats such as flying to the stratosphere in a Lockheed U-2 spy plane for ‘James May at the Edge of Space’ in 2009. Further demonstrating his range, May also presented ‘James May’s Man Lab’ from 2010 to 2013 and ‘James May’s Cars of the People’ from 2014 to 2016. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Lancaster University in 2010. From 2016 to 2024, May reunited with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond for the highly successful ‘The Grand Tour’ on Amazon Prime Video, extending their celebrated collaborative dynamic.

With the successful conclusion of ‘The Grand Tour’ in 2024, May continues to explore new horizons in broadcasting and business, building on a distinguished career marked by innovation, curiosity, and a unique perspective that continues to captivate global audiences across multiple platforms.