James May's Shed Load of Ideas
James May's Shed Load of Ideas
TV ShowReturning Series

James May's Shed Load of Ideas

6.6 / 10
2025
1 season
8 episodes
Documentary

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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Seasons

  • Traffic Warden

    1.Traffic Warden

    1.0
    11-11-202544m

    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

    2.Supermarket Trolley-Bike

    1.0
    18-11-202544m

    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

    3.Fly Tipping

    1.0
    25-11-202544m

    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

    4.Cinema Seat

    1.0
    02-12-202544m

    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

    5.Recycling Plastic

    09-12-202544m

    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

    6.Noisy Neighbours

    16-12-202544m

    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

    7.Hot Plate

    06-01-202644m

    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

    8.Poopchute

    20-01-202644m

    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.

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