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Iain May(I)

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  • Cinematographer
  • Director
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Iain May
Iain May is known for Top Gear (2002), The Grand Tour (2016) and James May's Cars of the People (2014).
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    Known for

    Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in Top Gear (2002)
    Top Gear
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in The Grand Tour (2016)
    The Grand Tour
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    James May in James May's Cars of the People (2014)
    James May's Cars of the People
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    Jeremy Clarkson in Clarkson Supercar Showdown (2007)
    Clarkson Supercar Showdown
    7.7
    Video
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2007

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    Camera and Electrical Department

    • The Spirit of Yachting (2002)
      The Spirit of Yachting
      TV Series
      • helicopter camera
      • tivicat camera
      • camera operator
      • 2011–2024
    • Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in Top Gear (2002)
      Top Gear
      8.7
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • film camera operator
      • film camera
      • 2003–2022
    • Secrets of the Transport Museum (2021)
      Secrets of the Transport Museum
      8.2
      TV Series
      • additional shooter
      • 2021
    • Craig Fairbrass and Mem Ferda in Gunned Down (2017)
      Gunned Down
      5.1
      • russian arm operator
      • 2017
    • Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in The Grand Tour (2016)
      The Grand Tour
      8.7
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2016–2017
    • 24 Hours in A&E (2011)
      24 Hours in A&E
      8.1
      TV Series
      • lighting cameraman
      • 2015–2016
    • James May in James May's Cars of the People (2014)
      James May's Cars of the People
      8.4
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2014–2016
    • Journey to Le Mans (2014)
      Journey to Le Mans
      5.5
      • camera operator
      • 2014
    • Formula 1: BBC Sport (2009)
      Formula 1: BBC Sport
      8.5
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2012–2013
    • Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip (2013)
      Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • camera operator
      • 2013
    • Richard Ayoade in Gadget Man (2012)
      Gadget Man
      7.5
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2012
    • John Bishop's Sport Relief Hell (2012)
      John Bishop's Sport Relief Hell
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • additional camera
      • 2012
    • Clarkson: Powered Up (2011)
      Clarkson: Powered Up
      7.2
      Video
      • camera operator
      • 2011
    • Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger in The Only Way Is Essex (2010)
      The Only Way Is Essex
      3.2
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2011
    • Clarkson: The Italian Job (2010)
      Clarkson: The Italian Job
      7.5
      Video
      • camera operator
      • 2010

    Cinematographer

    • Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in Top Gear (2002)
      Top Gear
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018–2021
    • Joe and Caspar Hit the Road (2015)
      Joe and Caspar Hit the Road
      5.0
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015
    • Ben Collins Stunt Driver (2015)
      Ben Collins Stunt Driver
      4.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015
    • Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • director of photography
      • 2015
    • The Million Pound Bike Ride: A Sport Relief Special
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer (photography)
      • 2010
    • Paul Merrett in Ever Wondered About Food...? (2005)
      Ever Wondered About Food...?
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2005–2006

    Director

    • Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond in Top Gear (2002)
      Top Gear
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Director (film)
      • 2007–2011

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    • Alternative names
      • Iain Chicken Tikka Masala

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