Seasons

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E1

Traffic Warden

Aired Nov 11, 2025

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.

60 min
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E2

Supermarket Trolley-Bike

Aired Nov 18, 2025

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

60 min
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E3

Fly Tipping

Aired Nov 25, 2025

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.

60 min
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E4

Cinema Seat

Aired Dec 2, 2025

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.

60 min
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E5

Recycling Plastic

Aired Dec 9, 2025

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.

60 min
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E6

Noisy Neighbours

Aired Dec 16, 2025

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'.

60 min
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E7

Hot Plate

Aired Jan 6, 2026

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.

60 min
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E8

Poopchute

Aired Jan 20, 2026

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.

60 min