James May
Self - Host
James May and the Dull Men (2024)
Season 1
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.
Released Nov. 5, 2024
Episode 43 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.relaxed
Production Companies: Plum Pictures
Network: Quest
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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, midnight
S1E2 - 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, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
Network: Quest
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 350 min.
Released: Nov. 5, 2024
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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