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James May's Shed Load of Ideas
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James May's Shed Load of Ideas

Tue, Nov 11, 2025
  • Documentary
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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  • James May
    James May
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    Sim Oakley
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    Seb Tiley
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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Running · 8 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
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  • E1
    Traffic Warden
    Aired · Tue, Nov 11, 2025 · 60m

    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.

  • E2
    Supermarket Trolley-Bike
    Aired · Tue, Nov 18, 2025 · 60m

    James brainstorms a new invention, makes seriously cool clothes and creates an addictive pub game. Elsewhere, a vintage train set needs repair.

  • E3
    Fly Tipping
    Aired · Tue, Nov 25, 2025 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    Cinema Seat
    Aired · Tue, Dec 2, 2025 · 60m

    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.

  • E5
    Recycling Plastic
    Aired · Tue, Dec 9, 2025 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    Noisy Neighbours
    Aired · Tue, Dec 16, 2025 · 60m

    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'.

  • E7
    Hot Plate
    Aired · Tue, Jan 6, 2026 · 60m

    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.

  • E8
    Poopchute
    Aired · Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 60m

    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.