James May

James May

James Daniel May D.Litt B.Mus (born 16 January 1963) is an English television presenter and journalist. He is best known for his role as co-presenter of the motoring program Top Gear, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.

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 while driving. May has presented a variety of other programs on themes including science and technology, toys, wine culture, and the plight of manliness in modern times. He wrote a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph's motoring section.

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