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James May and the Dull Men

James May and the Dull Men
★ 7.0/10•2024•U•Documentary
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James May recently discovered the online phenomenon of ‘Dull Men’s’ forums. Now, from his Wiltshire home, shed and pub, he embarks on a glorious ‘summer of dull’. Inspired by these forums, James creates his own solutions to the questions he finds there.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 5, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Scare DeerE143m

Scare Deer

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.

Nov 5, 2024

Episode 2 - PotholesE243m

Potholes

James takes on Britain's pothole problem with a homemade solution. He also attempts to build the world’s first automated rain proof bench and finally fulfils a life-long ambition of making glue out of his own fingernails, but will he come unstuck?

Nov 12, 2024

Episode 3 - Phone BoxE344m

Phone Box

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.

Nov 19, 2024

Episode 4 - RoundaboutsE444m

Roundabouts

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.

Nov 26, 2024

Episode 5 - DeskerciseE544m

Deskercise

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.

Dec 3, 2024

Episode 6 - SunbrellaE644m

Sunbrella

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.

Dec 10, 2024

Episode 7 - Suncream DispenserE744m

Suncream Dispenser

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.

Dec 17, 2024

Episode 8 - Hand DryerE844m

Hand Dryer

James takes on a hundred years of hand dryer struggles with not one, but three possible solutions. Elsewhere he investigates the optimum number of chews for your food and invents a brand-new culinary sensation: Mac ‘n’ Choc.

Dec 24, 2024

Actors

James May

James May

Self - Host

Sebastian Tiley

Self

Sim Oakley

Self

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