James May and the Dull Men
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James May and the Dull Men, Phone Box

Season 1, Episode 3

James attempts to build a two-storey home in a phone box with the help of two dull men. He also uncovers and investigates the great baked bean conspiracy and invents a device that could allow our plants to tell us when they need watering.

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Scare Deer
S1 E1 • 44m • HDPG

James builds a life-size automated 'Scare Deer' to ward off the herd of deer wreaking havoc in his garden. He also tackles pencil wastage on his lathe and attempts to cook a curry in a washing machine - whilst also doing his whites.

Phone Box
S1 E3 • 44m • HDPG

James attempts to build a two-storey home in a phone box with the help of two dull men. He also uncovers and investigates the great baked bean conspiracy and invents a device that could allow our plants to tell us when they need watering.

Roundabouts
S1 E4 • 44m • HDPG

James sets out to prove the superiority of roundabouts to traffic lights by driving 11 miles through Milton Keynes without stopping. He also tackles toothpaste wastage and the problem of cheese and crackers never running out at the same time.

Deskercise
S1 E5 • 44m • HDPG

James attempts to make the world's first integrated desk/workout station. Elsewhere, Bic claim their pens have up to 3km of ink, so James puts that to the test too. Ever wondered if you can make spaghetti in a paper shredder? Wonder no more.

Sunbrella
S1 E6 • 43m • HDPG

Can James become merely adequate at hairdressing with just 10,000 seconds of training? He also attempts to make it summer all year round in an umbrella and gives the broken bits of pottery in his garden a new life.

Suncream Dispenser
S1 E7 • 44m • HDPG

If you're applying sun cream solo, how do you reach that bit in the middle of your back? James thinks he may have the solution. Noisy neighbours? He's got a plan for them too. And, can you play a record on a pottery wheel? James May has the answer.

  • About this episode
  • James sets out to prove the superiority of roundabouts to traffic lights by driving 11 miles through Milton Keynes without stopping. He also tackles toothpaste wastage and the problem of cheese and crackers never running out at the same time.
  • GenreFactual
  • Seasons1
  • ChannelHBOMax