“Modern man is in crisis. He has degenerated from the redoubtable pillar he became through centuries of refinement and slipped resignedly into the popular depiction of himself as a witless under-achiever, incapable of looking after himself or those around him.”

English television presenter, author and journalist

James May is an English television presenter, author and journalist. Born James Daniel May, he is best known for co-presenting the motoring programmes Top Gear from 2003 to 2015 and The Grand Tour from 2016 to 2024, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He became widely familiar to audiences through those series, where his dry, measured style set him apart. May also served as a director of the production company W. Chump & Sons, adding behind-the-scenes work to his television career.