James May: Our Man in Italy is a 2022 travel documentary hosted by James May. The show is a tour of Italy taking him from Palermo in Sicily to the Dolomites. As a big Top Gear fan, I am usually a fan of almost everything the trio of Clarkson, May and Hammond do so it’s great to know that the show delivers in being a funny enjoyable experience.
The show is presented in typical top gear host’s style. May comes across as his normal funny, fuddy-duddy but neither the less charming self. James really helps to carry the show as he comes across as his traditional self and fans of top gear will certainly find this show amusing. The show dos does not present itself in an overly serious way. The series is funny whist also showcasing some interesting information about Italy.
James May really helps to carry the show. His likably and distinct personality as a presenter work well. His classic nature as portrayed in Top Gear is on full display here and really helps the series. In of itself the show is quite interesting with each episode showcasing different parts of Italy with the show coming of as a fun holiday.
Although the cinematography is nothing amazing it does do a good job of showcasing Italy as a beautiful country as expected by a travel program.
Overall, Our Man in Italy is a fun interesting show. Any fan of Top Gear should not give this one a miss.