James May's Shed Load of Ideas (2025)

Name: James May's Shed Load of Ideas
Genre: Reality-TV
Rating: 8.1
Cast: James May, Sim Oakley, Seb Tiley

Reality-TV

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.

IMDb rating: 8.1 (113 votes)
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Season 1 (2025)

9.38 avg 8 episodes 9.5 → 9.4 48 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Traffic Wardens	9.5	15
2	Supermarket Trolley-Bike	9.8	16
3	Fly Tipping	9.5	15
4	Cinema Seat	9.4	12
5	Recycling Plastic	9.0	10
6	Noisy Neighbours	8.8	11
7	Hot Plate	9.6	11
8	Poopchute	9.4	12