The latest episode of Friday Night With Jonathan Ross featured a special guest appearance from none other than James May. James, known for his role on the popular chat show Top Gear, sat down with Jonathan Ross to discuss a variety of topics.
One of the highlights of the episode was James sharing some humorous insights into his relationship with fellow Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson. According to James, Jeremy has some uncivilized sleeping habits, which made for interesting moments during their travels. James described Jeremy’s sleeping bag routine as a comical struggle, involving lots of swearing and struggling to zip up the bag completely. He even joked about waking up in the middle of the night and being startled by the sight of Jeremy, fully zipped up, twitching and muttering inside his sleeping bag. It seems sharing a tent with Jeremy was an experience to remember.
In addition to discussing his adventures with Jeremy, James also talked about his lifelong love for cars. He explained how his passion for motoring began with bicycles and eventually led to his affinity for cars. James shared his thoughts on the appeal of cars, acknowledging their absurdity but also noting that they bring joy and entertainment to people all over the world.
The conversation between James and Jonathan wasn’t limited to cars, as they delved into various other topics. James spoke about his fascination with space and his experience of reaching the “space equivalence zone” in a U2 spy plane. He discussed the awe-inspiring view of the Earth from that altitude, emphasizing the fragility of our planet and the importance of cherishing it.
Towards the end of the episode, James touched upon his new project, “James May‘s Toy Stories.” The show explores the possibilities of expanding traditional toys like Lego, Meccano, and more into larger-scale projects. In one episode, James revealed that they are building a life-sized Lego house, which he jokingly mentioned he might have to live in for a long weekend.
Overall, James May‘s appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross was filled with entertaining anecdotes and insightful discussions. From his amusing encounters with Jeremy Clarkson to his philosophical reflections on space and the environment, James provided both humor and thought-provoking moments throughout the episode. Fans of James and Top Gear are sure to have thoroughly enjoyed this lively chat show appearance.
