James May

James May
May in 2016
Born
James Daniel May

(1963-01-16) 16 January 1963 (age 61)
Other namesCaptain Slow
Alma materLancaster University
Occupations
  • Broadcaster
  • columnist
  • author
  • journalist
  • businessman
Years active1980 (1980)s–present
Employer
Known for
Height6 ft (1.83 m)
PartnerSarah Frater (2000–present)

James Daniel May (born 16 January 1963)[1] is an English television presenter and journalist. He is best known as a co-presenter, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, of the motoring programme Top Gear from 2003 until 2015 and the television series The Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video from 2016 to 2024. He also serves as a director of the production company W. Chump & Sons.[2]

May has presented other programmes on themes including travel, science & technology, toys, wine culture, and the plight of manliness in modern times. He wrote a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section from 2003 to 2011.

  1. ^ "My Secret Life: James May, TV presenter, age 45". The Independent. 27 September 2008. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  2. ^ "W. Chump & Sons Limited Company Register". UK Companies House. Retrieved 2 July 2024.