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James May and the Dull Men

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.

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First Aired

2024-11-05
Last Aired

2024-12-24
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Quest

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Season 1

1. Scare Deer

James builds a life-size automated ‘Scare Deer’ to ward off the herd of deer wreaking havoc in his gar...More

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.Less

43mins 2024-11-05

2. Potholes

James takes on Britain's pothole problem with a homemade solution. He also attempts to build the world...More

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?Less

43mins 2024-11-12

3. Phone Box

James attempts to build a two-storey home in a phone box with the help of two dull men. He also uncove...More

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.Less

44mins 2024-11-19

4. Roundabouts

James sets out to prove the superiority of roundabouts to traffic lights by driving 11 miles through M...More

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.Less

44mins 2024-11-26

5. Deskercise

James attempts to make the world’s first integrated desk/workout station. Elsewhere, Bic claim their p...More

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.Less

44mins 2024-12-03

6. Sunbrella

Can James become merely adequate at hairdressing with just 10,000 seconds of training? He also attempt...More

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.Less

44mins 2024-12-10

7. Suncream Dispenser

If you’re applying sun cream solo, how do you reach that bit in the middle of your back? James thinks ...More

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.Less

44mins 2024-12-17

8. Hand Dryer

James takes on a hundred years of hand dryer struggles with not one, but three possible solutions. Els...More

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.Less