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James May's Cars of the People

7.820142 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a…

Where to watch

The Roku Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Jan 24, 2016

Episode 2

Jan 31, 2016

Episode 3

Feb 7, 2016

Cast

James May

Self - Presenter

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James May's Cars of the People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams James May's Cars of the People?

James May's Cars of the People is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is James May's Cars of the People on Netflix?

No, James May's Cars of the People is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel.

Is James May's Cars of the People on Amazon Prime Video?

James May's Cars of the People isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch James May's Cars of the People for free?

James May's Cars of the People is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in James May's Cars of the People?

James May's Cars of the People has 2 seasons in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of James May's Cars of the People out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 2 seasons of James May's Cars of the People are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of James May's Cars of the People?

No — James May's Cars of the People ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.