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Cast
More from James May · Lead actor
Oz & James's Big Wine Adventure
2006 · 7.7
James May's Man Lab
2010 · 7.0
A Night with the Stars
2011
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish
2015 · 6.7
Top Gear: Patagonia Special
2014 · 8.6
Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure
2006
James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours
2016
Petrolheads
2006
Oz and James Drink to Britain
2009
James May's Shed Load of Ideas
2025 · 6.0
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Mysteries at the Museum
2010 · 8.8
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
How Do They Do It?
2006 · 7.5
Top Gear
1978 · 8.0
Drain the Oceans
2018 · 7.1
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy
2023 · 7.5
American Masters
1986 · 7.0
MegaStructures
2004 · 7.5
Finding Your Roots
2012 · 6.5
World War II with Tom Hanks
2026 · 8.1
The World According to Jeff Goldblum
2019 · 6.6
History 101
2020 · 7.1
James May's Great Explorers — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams James May's Great Explorers?
James May's Great Explorers is streaming on 5 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is James May's Great Explorers on Netflix?
No, James May's Great Explorers is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on 5.
Is James May's Great Explorers on Amazon Prime Video?
No, James May's Great Explorers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on 5 instead.
Where can I watch James May's Great Explorers for free?
James May's Great Explorers is available to stream free (with ads) on 5 in United Kingdom.
How many seasons are in James May's Great Explorers?
James May's Great Explorers has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.
Are all episodes of James May's Great Explorers out yet?
Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of James May's Great Explorers are out and available to stream.
Is there a Season 2 of James May's Great Explorers?
No — James May's Great Explorers ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.
