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8. 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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James May's Shed Load of Ideas is a documentary TV series that premiered on Quest on November 11, 2025. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Poopchute", aired on January 20, 2026.
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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8 episodes · 1 season
2025 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 9 months ago
E8
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.
E7
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.
E6
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'.
E5
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.
E4
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.
E3
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.
E2
James and co invent ‘The Supermarket Trolley-Bike’, make some super cool clothes, create an addictive pub game and repair a broken train set.
E1
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
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The most recent episode of James May's Shed Load of Ideas, Season 1 Episode 8 "Poopchute", aired on January 20, 2026.
James May's Shed Load of Ideas has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
James May's Shed Load of Ideas first aired on Quest on November 11, 2025.
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