James May's Shed Load of Ideas - Episode Guide

Season 1

Traffic Warden

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2025

Traffic Warden

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: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2025

Supermarket Trolley-Bike

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

Fly Tipping

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2025

Fly Tipping

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: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2025

Cinema Seat

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: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2025

Recycling Plastic

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: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2025

Noisy Neighbours

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: 1x07 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2026

Hot Plate

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: 1x08 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2026

Poopchute

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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