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James May's Shed Load of Ideas

James May's Shed Load of Ideas

★6.0(6)
November 11, 2025
→ January 20, 2026
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1 Season
8 Episodes
Documentary
IMDb

Overview

In "James May's Shed Load of Ideas," the beloved presenter fully leans into his persona as a modern-day, pragmatic philosopher. Freed from the world of high-octane automotive challenges, May returns to his natural habitat: a wonderfully cluttered shed. From this cozy HQ, he embarks on a series of intellectual and practical explorations, applying his signature curiosity and dry wit to everything from the history of mundane objects to grand futuristic concepts. The show is a testament to the fact that the subject is almost irrelevant; the true appeal is simply listening to James May think aloud. It's a comforting, witty, and deeply engaging series for anyone who finds joy in the art of thoughtful inquiry.

Episodes

Traffic Warden
Episode 1November 11, 2025

Traffic Warden

44min

James May is back to help fix Britain's biggest bugbears with simple solutions and ingenious engineering. Today, he builds a traffic warden-warning system

Supermarket Trolley-Bike
Episode 2November 18, 2025

Supermarket Trolley-Bike

44min

James and co invent ‘The Supermarket Trolley-Bike’, make some super cool clothes, create an addictive pub game and repair a broken train set.

Fly Tipping
Episode 3November 25, 2025

Fly Tipping

44min

The team make a trap for fly tippers and give Wiltshire its own dartboard. Plus, James invents 'The Herb Hat' for when food needs an extra flourish.

Cinema Seat
Episode 4December 2, 2025

Cinema Seat

44min

James, Sim and Tony reinvent cinema seating, attempt to stop cereal going soggy and repair a telescope. They also have an idea for beauty treatments.

Recycling Plastic
Episode 5December 9, 2025

Recycling Plastic

44min

James, Sim and Tony attempt to recycle milk bottles into a game for the pub, repair Peter's Victorian games box, and invent spray-on crisp flavouring.

Noisy Neighbours
Episode 6December 16, 2025

Noisy Neighbours

44min

James builds a sound-proof room-within-a-room to tackle noisy neighbours and attempts to fix local Piers' toaster. He also invents 'Cheese Chess'.

Hot Plate
Episode 7January 6, 2026

Hot Plate

44min

James builds a table to keep pub meals warm. Plus, he tries to repair a record player, chop salad in a fan, and solve the problem of door-holding.

Poopchute
Episode 8January 20, 2026

Poopchute

44min

James tackles uncollected dog poo, makes a new noticeboard for the church, plays a game of 'Tool Charades' and cooks curry in a washing machine.

Cast

James May

James May

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Sim Oakley

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Seb Tiley