
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.

The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007

The One Show
TV • 2006

Top of the Pops
TV • 1964

Top Gear
TV • 2002

Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV

The Grand Tour
TV • 2016

Shooting Stars
TV • 1993

The F Word
TV • 2005

This Morning
TV • 1988

James May: Our Man in…
TV • 2020

Perfect Pub Walks
TV • 2024

Dara O Briain's Science Club
TV • 2012

Top Gear: The Races
TV • 2016

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
TV • 2019

James May's Man Lab
TV • 2010

James May: Oh Cook!
TV • 2020

Top Gear: The Burma Special
MOVIE • 2014