Where to watch James May in the UK
Find every James May film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
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 care…
James May films streaming in the UK
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- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
- Top Gear (2002) as Self - Host
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- The Grand Tour (2016) as Self - Host
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- The F Word (2005) Cast
- The Grand-ish Tour (2026) as Self
- James May: Our Man in… (2020) as Self
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Perfect Pub Walks (2024) as Self
- Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz (2019) as Team Captain
- Top Gear: The Races (2016) as Self
- The Not Very Grand Tour (2025) as Self
- Top Gear: The Challenges 3 (2009) Cast
- Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish (2015) Cast
- Dara O Briain's Science Club (2012) as Himself
- A Night with the Stars (2011) as Participant
- James May: Oh Cook! (2020) as Self
- James May's Shed Load of Ideas (2025) Cast
- James May and the Dull Men (2024) as Self - Host
- James May's Man Lab (2010) Cast
- Top Gear's Top 40 (2011) as James May
- Driven (1998) as Self - Host
- Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Oz & James Drink to Britain (2009) as Himself - Presenter
- Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure (2006) Cast
- Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure (2006) Cast
- James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours (2016) as Host
- Top Gear: Australian Road Trip (2015) as Himself
- James May's Toy Stories (2009) as Himself - Host
- Top Gear: Polar Special (2007) as himself
- Top Gear: Top Fails (2012) as Self
- James May's Things You Need To Know (2011) as Himself - Presenter
- Top Gear of the Pops (2007) as Self
- Top Gear: Patagonia Special (2014) Cast
- Petrolheads (2006) Cast
- Top Gear: The Great African Adventure (2013) as Himself
- James May's 20th Century (2007) as Himself - Presenter
- Top Gear From A-Z (2015) as Self
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures 5 (2012) as Himself
- A Night with the Stars (2011) as Self
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures 3 (2010) Cast
- Top Gear: A Tribute to Sabine Schmitz (2021) as Self
- Top Gear: From A-Z (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures 4 (2011) as Himself
- James May: The Reassembler (2016) as Presenter
- Top Gear: Winter Olympics Special (2006) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Challenges 2 (2008) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Burma Special (2014) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Worst Car In the History of the World (2012) as Self
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2 (2008) as Self
- James May's Great Explorers (2025) as James May
- Top Gear: The U.S. Special (2011) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures Vol. 1 (2008) Cast
- Top Gear Festival: Sydney (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Top Gear: Supercars (2006) as Presenter
- Top Gear - Albania Special (2011) as self
- Top Gear: Romania Special (2010) as Himself
- James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain (2019) as Self - Presenter
- James May's Big Ideas (2008) as Self - Presenter
- James May's Cars of the People (2014) as Self - Presenter
- Top Gear: The Challenges 5 (2011) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Best of the Specials (2017) as James May
- Top Gear: The Great Adventures 2 (2009) Cast
- Top Gear: At the Movies (2011) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Races (2006) as Himself
- James May: Building Cars Live (2015) Creator
- Top Ground Gear Force (2008) Cast
- Top Gear: US Special (2007) as Self
- Top Gear: Winter Blunderland (2018) Cast
- Top Gear: Cars with Soul (2011) as Himself
- Top Gear: Supercars Across Italy (2012) as Himself
- Top Gear: The Big Send Off Special (2015) Cast
- Top Gear: The Challenges (2007) as Himself
- Top Gear: Apocalypse (2010) as Himself
- James May on the Moon (2009) as Himself - Presenter
- James May's Top Toys (2005) as Himself - Presenter
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Where can I watch James May films in the UK?
James May's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James May's most popular films?
Most-watched James May films currently: Top Gear: The Challenges 3 (2009), Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024), Top Gear: Australian Road Trip (2015), Top Gear: Polar Special (2007), Top Gear of the Pops (2007).
What TV shows has James May appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Graham Norton Show (2007), Top of the Pops (1964), Top Gear (2002), The One Show (2006), Have I Got News for You (1990).
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