James May

Watch as these bellowing beasts – the three kinds of ageing Englishman – roam the plains one last time

On The Grand Tour: One for the Road, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bow out of their Prime Video car show

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 05:00

Richard Hammond: ‘I have been unbelievably lucky’

The former Top Gear presenter on crashing at 513 km/h and making a new Grand Tour film

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 05:00

Armchair travel: Look east and discover Japan from home

Experience the Land of the Rising Sun from the comfort of the couch, with these films, cultural tours, documentaries and recipes

Sat May 09 2020 - 06:00

‘The Grand Tour’: Jeremy Clarkson and co’s lazy homophobia signals a dead end

The show moved to Amazon with great fanfare – and brought it's diet of schoolboy sniggering and “toxic masculinity” with it intact

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 10:04

If Netflix has changed TV, why is ‘Friends’ still so popular?

Donald Clarke: The 21st-century viewer wants to sink soothingly into a world they already know

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 09:45

‘Who Wants to Be a Milliner?’ – a classic Clarkson vehicle

Jeremy Clarkson might not be PC, but he is always innovating. Why not hatmaking?

Sat May 05 2018 - 19:24

The Grand Tour review: Three ageing men slowly come to terms with death

Clarkson is jowlier, May is puffier, and Hammond looks clenched and constipated

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 14:51

New ‘Top Gear’ review: now with more charm, less xenophobia

Post-Jeremy Clarkson, post-Chris Evans, the car show has a new cast of three

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 11:09

Big Brother’s Jedward represent a new stage in celebrity evolution

As they make a mockery of the other contestants in the Big Brother house, I find my heart swelling with national pride

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 14:10

Richard Hammond under fire for ‘ice-cream is gay’ remark

‘It’s all right, I don’t eat ice-cream. It’s something to do with being straight’

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 15:13

Amazon Prime Video service launches in Ireland

Customers can sign up for the service at an introductory price of €2.99 per month

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 10:15

Jeremy Clarkson says he was prevented from getting on plane

Ex-‘Top Gear’ host claims ‘Argentinian’ airport worker swore at him in Falklands row

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 14:22

Ford Fiesta: ‘Dumpy little hatchback’ celebrates 40 years

Top Gear’s The Stig puts geriatric motors through their paces as nerdy owners swoon

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 15:54

Amazon moves closer to becoming online car retailer

‘Amazon Vehicles’ section added to site ahead of Jeremy Clarkson motor show launch

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00

Former Top Gear presenters raise $5.5m for digital media startup

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May to launch Drivetribe in November

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 08:06

Chris Evans profile: Top Gear should have crowned career

TV presenter and radio DJ became household name as long ago as 1992

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 18:25

Chris Evans quits BBC flagship motor show Top Gear

Gave it my best shot, but sometimes that’s not enough, says co-presenter

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 18:25

Jeremy Clarkson apologises to former ‘Top Gear’ producer

Oisin Tymon settles £100,000 racial discrimination and personal injury claim

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 11:46

Seven-strong new Top Gear team to take on Clarkson crew on Amazon

Evans and Matt LeBlanc to be joined by Eddie Jordan, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris and newcomer Rory Reid

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 11:32

TV preview: top shows to look out for in 2016

A crucial Rebellion, a new Fall, another Catastrophe – the most promising new and returning TV shows will push the envelope while offering something for every taste

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 06:15

At lunch with Jeremy Clarkson

The famous petrolhead shares pecorino with Jeremy Paxman to discuss cars, cigarettes and Kristin Scott Thomas

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 20:45

Irish TV producer Oisín Tymon sues Jeremy Clarkson

Tymon is suing former Top Gear host Clarkson and BBC for racial discrimination

Fri Nov 13 2015 - 14:14

Jenson Button and wife may have been gassed

Engagement ring of Formula 1 driver and wife taken during St Tropez villa burglary

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 07:40

Clarkson and 'Top Gear' presenters sign with Amazon

Clarkson and “Top Gear” presenters May and Hammond sign with Amazon for new car show

Thu Jul 30 2015 - 12:56

Clarkson & Co wade into Amazon’s jungle

Cutting edge streaming TV for everyone’s favourite motoring dinosaurs: but will it sell?

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 14:56

Chris Evans could be the wake-up call for Top Gear

BBC confirms ginger car nut will be Clarkson’s successor

Wed Jun 17 2015 - 07:00

Chris Evans takes the wheel at Top Gear

BBC confirms that TFI host and recognised car fan will take the lead presenting duties

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 20:25

Jeremy Clarkson and crew roar into Belfast for live show

Former Top Gear presenter seemed unrepentant of BBC ‘fracas’ which ended his contract

Sat May 23 2015 - 11:57

Top Gear producer denies leaked email was a resignation statement

Andy Wiltman has denied reports that he quit hit show in wake of Clarkson’s sacking

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 10:19

‘Top Gear’ producer will not press Clarkson charges

Oisin Tymon just wishes to return to job in BBC as soon as possible, statement says

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 20:06

Clarkson dropped from ‘Top Gear’ as police assess BBC report

BBC director general says presenter ‘crossed line’ in unprovoked attack on Irish producer

Thu Mar 26 2015 - 10:09

Jeremy Clarkson will not have contract renewed, BBC confirms

James May says his role at Top Gear ‘requires deliberation and conversation’

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 20:07

BBC rules Jeremy Clarkson ‘pikey’ comment not racist

UK Traveller Movement ‘horrified’ by BBC’s ‘green lighting’ of the word

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 13:29

Jeremy Clarkson hints it may be time for him to leave Top Gear

Newspaper report claims presenter labelled colleague Oisin Tymon a ‘lazy, Irish c***’

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 11:40