James May has said he is open to the possibility of working with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond on new television projects in the future. The former Top Gear presenter, who guest-edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, addressed speculation that the trio had filmed their final edition of The Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video.
Speaking to Today presenter Justin Webb, May confirmed: 'We've filmed the last one, for now.' When asked about a potential reunion with Clarkson and Hammond, he said: 'I wouldn't rule it out, but you do have to bear in mind that we're all getting on a bit.' He added that there are two episodes of The Grand Tour 'in the bag', with one due for release soon and another later, but declined to confirm future plans, stating: 'I can't reveal that because the brutal truth is I don't know yet.'
May reflected on the end of an era, joking: 'I suppose that makes me technically unemployed.' However, he expressed optimism about the future of motoring programmes, noting: 'There has never been a better time for a car show. And the car show itself needs reinvention.' He cited topics such as autonomous cars, new power sources, and changing attitudes towards driving as opportunities for fresh content.
Addressing safety concerns on motoring shows following injuries to presenters, including Freddie Flintoff on Top Gear and Hammond's earlier crash, May said: 'I think we did used to take it very seriously, and continue to.' He defended the trio's driving conduct, stating: 'You never saw us driving stupidly on the roads.'
May also discussed cycling infrastructure and driverless cars during his guest-edited programme. He argued that roads are a shared space and that different users can coexist harmoniously with a change of attitude. On autonomous vehicles, he cautioned: 'I think the myth of the driverless car has gone a bit out of control... that is a very long way off.'
