James May (L) has recalled the ‘regrettable’ incident that led to his, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond’s time on Top Gear coming to an end (Picture: PA) James May has spoken about the ...

The BBC didn’t need to sack Jeremy Clarkson from its hit car show Top Gear, says his former co-presenter James May.

James May has hit out at the BBC for dropping Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear when it did. May first started working with ...

“I thought it was very unfortunate and I don’t actually think our Top Gear had to end because of it,” said Mr May. “I think it could have been patched up and put down to a bit of high ...