What it's been like working with James May for 10 years

[@Drivetribe]

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[@Wall-sp8ku]

First

[@James-oo1yq]

It's broken down 😕

[@BobMonkeypimp]

It's not a giveaway when you have to *buy* tickets.

[@James-oo1yq]

@@BobMonkeypimp Oh, I won't bother entering then ☹️

[@James-oo1yq]

@Podkova No...you left us in our time of need-:Boris

[@waxwinged_hound]

James looks like an eccentric physics professor. Or like he's about to build a time machine.

[@Venislovas]

Or Bohemian

[@dave131]

I just want him to scream Great Scott

[@pipimontana]

We all know better...

[@spaghettilegs9882]

Dr Weetos

[@heybos4640]

James Einstein Second

[@cormac5583]

Who wouldn’t want to work with James may the man is a legend

[@awsstudios]

Dude like I ToTaLY heard this rumor like he has a Ferrari which is like Orange can’t confirm even though been a subscriber for almost entire drivetribe :3

[@OliverWoodphotography]

I agree, could listen to the guy for hours.

[@Pocket-AA-Pro]

Someone who doesn’t like him probably

[@kane4013]

@@Pocket-AA-Pro I think you nailed it right there. That’s exactly the kind of person who wouldn’t want to work with James May.

[@crowther9143]

Agreed. Absolute leg-end is the bloke.

[@DJ_NOOB]

I have to say, I really liked Man Lab. It was quite fun to watch. I ended up binge watching the whole series in a weekend.

[@BaldMancTwat]

I don't know if they mention it in the video because I haven't watched it yet, but I'm pretty sure James is making a new "lab" show because I saw it on his IMDB in "pre-production".

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

A whole weekend to watch Man Lab? It's not that challenging...

[@andreipendle1778]

It had a really quirky appeal to it, didn't it? Kind of a `Mythbusters-meet-home-improvement` vibe. Ended up doing pretty much the same thing as you.

[@thekitowl]

Luckily got the complete series on dvd to complement the other May programs.

[@clumsygarage1578]

Honestly with the long hair he’s looking like “James May: our nan in Japan”

[@Lozh1993]

Hahaha

[@Angel_M777]

🤣🤣👍

[@pimpampet9202]

With the beard especially

[@pileofstuff]

I was thinking he was starting to look a bit Billy Connolly.

[@Tozzywozzy01]

I want 'Man Lab' back so badly, even if it can't be called 'Man Lab' any more. We need the return of James alongside Simmy, Rory, and TV's Oz Clarke.

[@thekitowl]

👍

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Non-Binary Transbender Lab?

[@falconater68]

Hear hear

[@clockwork9827]

am watching it now. revelling really

[@ERT_Andretti]

James is looking like Einstein and a wolf in one.

[@sz7568]

well... nice combination! but I have a very different vision for that! James is more like Einstein & and another physic professor! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ST-xd5yy]

He should play wolfeinstein then

[@sz7568]

@@ST-xd5yy 😂👍🏻

[@michaelmayo2489]

Not going to lie he looks like my dad with hair

[@markorollo.]

I can't see anyone else but Billy Connolly

[@Aurasmae]

It's great to see a bit of Tom. It's fun watching older Top Gear episodes and seeing him in the edge of shot whenever a cameraman or 'producer' is on screen.

[@mcmcnair97]

I cant speak for everyone... but id watch a 5min monologue of James May talking Japanese Porcelain

[@yabbadabbado4103]

Release the May cut!

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

He could talk bout paint drying and I'd still listen to it with amazement!

[@adaptorperish1322]

I like that about him. And I’d totally watch that too.

[@lonelyswordsman1177]

You know I'd actually be interested in seeing that long piece to camera they had in Japan that couldn't go into the show. It sounds legitimately interesting.

[@yusha27]

Me too. Hope they put it on KZbin.

[@LuGer212]

Tom seems like such a nice bloke, I see how he matches with James

[@thekitowl]

Shame Tom is reluctant to try James’s food.

[@specialrelationship]

@@thekitowl Only the peanut butter. He's sampled all the rest to my knowledge.

[@memfuse]

He's a nice fella irl aswell, i know him :)

[@imaner76]

Starts binge watching Man lab. Regrets nothing. Pure joy in catching up on missed Mayness.

[@thekitowl]

👍

[@mangoshake]

Our Man in Japan really showed that director-presenter relationship well. James admitting how they're desperate for content, Tom arguing with James about paintings, having to retake the Momotaro scene several times, the luxury train food fiasco, and the incredibly awkward Yamaha factory tour all felt real and the emotions really pushed through. I felt uncomfortable and tense watching nearly all of those. Brilliant.

[@jeffy210]

You could tell they were getting on each others nerves as the trip went on. I agree with the uncomfortable part.

[@noahu_photography7478]

James May: Is a qualified pilot. Also James May: I don't like heights of windyness...

[@bastiaan1150]

Being in an aeroplane is much different from standing on a tall building.

[@bluerex03]

One of my brothers worked for TWA, and he told us about a trip to Paris. The crew's Captain, a pilot with thousands of hours of flight time, refused to go on a tour of the Eiffel Tower because he was afraid of heights.

[@chappo4845]

@@bluerex03 I think in that case its a fear of falling, not necessarily heights. I'm no fan of risky high places - but have been a pilot myself. Apples and Oranges. Hard to fall from my strapped in seat. And to add, I'm happy to rock climb and abseil. Safety lines make all the difference.

[@lacko0819]

James is rocking that Richard beard, I love it!!

[@PyroBun_2844]

James’s hair is what happenes when we’ve been stuck inside for a year.

[@dragoonTT]

Become jaded from life

[@PyroBun_2844]

@@abhigejf or the new Dacia sandero

[@sz7568]

your hair will look like this in *a year* !?!? well your hair is growing fast for sure! 🤣

[@rickdaystar477]

His hair is making a statement of rebellion.

[@poochiepaws]

Great hair! 😍

[@wizardofboz]

I really want to see Rory cutting his own hair, and James getting so tired in the middle of a piece to camera that both he and the cameraman sit down before starting up again.

[@TheHutchy01]

Hearing that, that's another one where you go "Hang on, he's not just playing a character"

[@xxxenricop]

All of those pieces that were cut out because too slow for TV should go on KZbin!

[@dfross87]

It''s nice to see Tom as a more complete entity, rather than only as a consumer of old fashioned sandwiches.

[@his_majesty801]

"Meine Katze ist klug" - my cat is smart James May's German skills have always been impressive

[@kristian5821]

I caught onto that too, mein vater ist groß yh that’s all I know

[@natalie6117]

Of course you’re wet, Hans...you’re standing under a waterfall!!!

[@clockwork9827]

ohhh i thought it was: meine katz is krug - ... is champagne

[@kevinbuja4373]

6:03 You hit the nail on the head about American productions: quantity over quality.

[@yammmit]

Tom really hit the nail on the head about James being engaging to watch. I don’t think anyone else in the world is more interesting to listen to. James is such a great storyteller and excellent at explaining things.

[@rollingtroll]

James doesn't like windy days. We learned something today. Honestly I'd watch this for hours, loving it.

[@MisterAki43]

Ay, nice to see a video with Tom. I always enjoyed seeing him in Man Lab aswell :)

[@Rico_71]

Spilling tea over a mic, that's the most British incident that has ever happened Lol

[@Eoghan2488]

can we all take a minute and just admire how absolutely handsome James is with the goatee, hair assemble? the goatee suits him amazingly!

[@darrenhawkes598]

Please hurry with PT2! This is wonderful, I could watch these two chatting for hours!

[@sayeager5559]

All the Man Lab talk makes me wonder what Simmy is into these days.

[@makeshiftmonk]

Right, where is Simmy??? We want to know!!! :::=^)

[@natalie6117]

Simmy is a genius....I wonder what sorts of things he’s off engineering right about now 😊

[@cam_reed]

Nice to see and indeed hear from Director Tom!

[@TimHoppen]

I have to agree with Tom, James is an amazing story teller.

[@michaelwilson457]

Man lab is hands down my favourite series I've ever watched. Bring back James, Simmo and Rory (and occasionally Oz when he's half sober)!

[@MrCBiologyIreland]

Jame’s hair and beard final suit his persona. Perfect! Don’t change it. 🙂👍

[@kz-be3ri]

James looks like the chilliest history professor

[@jabetsgi]

more videos like this where you guys are just chatting with james, richard or jeremy. please and thank you.

[@paulpatterson3514]

Wow, James is morphing into Billy Connolly . .

[@fritsfmn]

i want to see the 5,5 mins of james, talking about Japanese porcelain

[@joegaffney1959]

James' hair is pretty cool. I say he should keep it!

[@dogtiredguitars]

I've absolutely loved all of May's extra shows. Man Lab was was particularly great.

[@thenewberrym.c.914]

I very much loved MANLAB and its raw feel. DO MORE MANLAB PLEASE!!!!!

[@natalie6117]

Petition for them to release the footage of the long piece-to-camera about porcelain, and also the one of Rory cutting his own hair! All in favor, say aye!

[@mrlucabinci]

You must do a video about James and Oz Clarke

[@jimmywall]

You dont need to apologise for James' audio, you should however apologise for James' goatee...

[@vishwaskp]

So nice to finally see both of you in front of the camera. I was watching man labs earlier n was thinking that when Tom helps out with lifting the kitchen slab was the first time I saw him! Hope I'm right.

[@caprise-music6722]

*Cars Of The People* *will be* one of the best car “documentary’s” I’ve ever seen

[@thekitowl]

We need Simmo back.

[@Graham_Wideman]

I'm not sure what you mean by "will be". The series is on Amazon, dated 2014.

[@DKGaming710]

James is just brilliant, a gift to television. One of the greatest presenters of all time, for me, he is the greatest!

[@rhull3939]

Close second to Clarkson in my opinion. What puts Clarkson ahead for me is the tone of his voice and his timing.

[@thekitowl]

I’d pay for a May TV channel.

[@vishalhazare4589]

@Mr. May - agree with him your enthusiasm for storytelling is unsurpassed! And super fun to watch!

[@chikken_soup]

I just finished watching a series of "Oz & James" and seeing how old he's gotten here reminds me how fast time flies by

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

And looking in a mirror doesn't remind you? Looking at your kids? Dead relatives' graves? Car design? Et cetera...shut up.

[@thekitowl]

Great series though.

[@jakeothy]

ManLab, top gear and toy stories are easily my favourite tv shows. Timeless and brilliant

[@thekitowl]

I’d add to that the Oz & James drinking holiday series.

[@BrockwellLanemodelrailway]

As a car and aircraft enthusiast I wish James would do a documentary on aircraft. He keeps teasing us with his knowledge, what with the Lightning t-shirts and boring Jeremy on detail differences between MIG-17s on top gear. He could present a cracking show about WW2 fighter planes or similar. Sure I'm not the only one that would enjoy his presenting skills applied to the subject.

[@adaptorperish1322]

Their small argument in Japan at Mt. Fuji was so cool, I wish it’d have lasted longer, I wanted to get into the dialogue more. I love intelligent rants! I also appreciated the little bits with the crew and some bloopers. They’re as much a part of it as the presenter and it’s nice to see them in the spotlight for a moment or two, you don’t usually see or hear about them in other shows at all, which is a shame.

[@ricardopinho630]

Do you want me to cut it triangularly or rectangularly?

[@peterdance9143]

Circularly would be nice. Have they ever cut the sandwiches triangularly? Seems like every episode I've seen its always been rectangularly. Perhaps triangularly is too much like a genteel afternoon high tea at Harrods or such like?

[@shannono8397]

Right there with May on wind, I don't like the wind. That bridge and bicycle ride scared me when I watched it, Totemo Abunai , I don't think I could have rode across.

[@JJPelszynski]

Total class. If May is talking to the camera, I will listen.

[@eurogryphon]

I enjoyed watching Man Lab and thought it was a fantastic and entertaining show. My favorite projects were the concrete kitchen and the integrated train that ran through the house. I was upset when I found out it wasn't being renewed for a fourth season.

[@raz0051]

I can listen to James for hours. He is very interesting to listen too.

[@specialrelationship]

Oh awesome! I like Tom and was sorta hoping there'd be a video of him and James talking about their experiences.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

Every time I see James every thing seems ok I like listening to him about anything

[@averagehummer1213]

I loved Manlab, I wish it could come back. What an awesome show.

[@gar125]

Cars of the people was absolutely fantastic. Thank you, loved it

[@KlaximumSkroeft]

Can't wait for more 'Our Man In...' James made my lockdown (Belgium, going on a year now) slightly more bearable.

[@ejharrop1416]

Nice to see the OAPs having a cup-a and nice friendly chat

[@nysios5159]

the audio is just phenominal, I here radio shack has top quality products now days.

[@callumbyng2354]

James is looking really well. Cant wait for more stuff from the trio

[@thekitowl]

I believe it’s off to Scotland next.

[@RendiRetnandito29]

i would watch this unedited, it's gonna be like a chill podcast

[@Games_and_Music]

I was happy to see it was the "end of part 1" as i was enjoying this conversation a lot when i saw it was nearing the end. Looking forward to more... POWAHHH!

[@sz7568]

ahhhh... well! it was a little bit different for me! I think I missed that part. actually I was just awake for only 15 seconds 😅

[@sz7568]

I mean... May talking, with an underwater voice, a nice background music & seeing people drinking tea a quite sunny day . . . 😅 and by the way! this is a record for me! last time I felt sleep in only 8.357 seconds! 😐

[@Games_and_Music]

@@sz7568 Haha, yeah it happens to me as well, i regularly wake up on the couch, and when i try to retrace to the moment where i fell asleep, i'm sometimes shocked to see how little i actually watched before i went K.O, but i don't think it was ever a matter of seconds!

[@dmreid9620]

Ah, finally we get to see this mysterious man who's in the background of all of James' shows. I was re-watching Toy Stories recently and there was the same Tom that was debating James about the meaning of art near mount Fuji about a decade later.

[@victor2845]

You ment ruined the part about the japanese trip.

[@preciadoalex123]

James in Japan was great! A few thought it was gonna be some sort of college lesson on Japan but it was very entertaining!

[@gordonlawrence1448]

"Man Lab" was one of my favorite series ever.

[@Flatnate]

Rory was awesome. I’d like to see him on something again. Lol

[@k13ehr]

The best of TG, I hate wind too, try biking across the Severn bridge in a gale, you get very respectful.

[@oddjobkia]

love this,,, James does not seem be putting on a show when he talks....

[@huwdavies6650]

Still waiting for James and Manlab to capture a Lighting Bolt!

[@dondominic7404]

Both of them looks very comfortable with each other.

[@futureboydesign1708]

I always just assumed Tom was like James May's boyfriend 🤣🤣

[@YvonneWilson312]

I think Jane would have something to say about that! 🤣

[@WeddingVegetables]

Who's Jane?

[@tK-be6ns]

Tom Whitter would love 'Tokyo Llama' on KZbin renovating a japanese farmhouse

[@david486038]

Would love to see the porcelain clip. Sounds fantastic! Please bring out a extended version of the programme.

[@pastfinderfrank]

I love Man Lab and miss it dearly. Reruns are fine but I so long for new content.

[@thekitowl]

👍

[@gonegoozling9034]

With you on the wind James. I also have a fear of it going back to my childhood. I am mostly in control of it but it has its moments!

[@blowenfuse]

Can we get a James May unedited series? In fact, can we just get all of them doing unedited programming? I often think you guys underestimate how much we love them.

[@joe2788]

Fantastic. You could make a loosely themed talk show with just two of them, the theme could change each month.

[@RahulKapoor9992]

I think we deserve a KZbin Channel for compilation videos of James May out takes from Tom for all his shows. like EVERY SINGLE CLIP of James May that didn't make the edit.

[@AbsoluteBarstool]

9:45 please put that on KZbin. That would be a fantastic thing to watch on its own.

[@martyb5058]

Cars Of The People was brilliant! First time I saw James outside of "that other show" and I kinda developed a man crush on him!

[@richardbeaton7324]

I can listen to James natter on for hours , And i've watched " The Reassembler series " , Tell Bim to do more like this when he can.

[@HansvanderVeen]

From the whole group, he was the best!

[@Games_and_Music]

Oh, and yes to anything that was cut out, throw it on DRIVETRIBE and we will gobble it up like it's a chunk of ....

[@bengoacher4455]

When you go on amazon and sure enough there is a comment saying that manlab is ahead of its time and will be studied at an academic level. Prehaps the time for manlab has returned?

[@01782644468]

The legend that is James May....as cool and nerdy as his older brother Brian. :-) :-) :-)

[@mrmoran0077]

I'd love to see a show presented by James and Professor Simon Holland, aside from being inevitably very interesting it'd be a spectacular hair extravaganza

[@Strommy777]

James is really rocking the Robert Plant look.

[@Bitterman5868]

James seems to be Mantling Sheogorath the Daedric Prince of Madness.

[@SigisTravelVideos]

James May, the Legend❗️

[@khalidalmulla515]

James carries both channels

[@sotkajarvi]

"What it's been like working with James May for 10 years" - SLOW! I'll get my coat!

[@ralfhenke8148]

Are these Pantone mugs you’re having your tea in? I like those. 👍

[@ravurlakshmankashyap2142]

It's very hard to see....he is getting old😐..... We always love you sir❤️❤️

[@georgemathieson6097]

I really want to see that "satsuma" clip on DriveTribe!!!

[@irone32]

Sound of May isn't because of tea but because of bad mic placement. It's pressed against his throat behind the sweater and hence muffled sound. Turn the clip the other way round and you will have better sound. Or on the inside of the sweater but further down

[@xiaochuanma8235]

still love the car of people series

[@steamboatbillywilly]

I loved Man Lab and Reassembler. I suppose they garnered a quieter but definitely loyal audience.