James May

When he’s not working on his own gin brand, or his latest book, or guest editing the Today programme former petrol head James May is perhaps best known as the thinking man’s car guy from Top Gear and Grand Tour.

His trademark wry humour and self-deprecation make him an interesting TV presenter, no matter what he turns his attention to and he’s an excellent travel guide on the various James May Our Man In... series.

Born in Bristol, one of four children, he spent his teenage years in South Yorkshire and as someone who studied music at university and who’s apparently a rather accomplished musician.

We asked James what his Inheritance Tracks might be.

Inherited: Dream Darling Dream by McGuinness Flint Passed On: Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Producer: Ribika Moktan