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The Best Episodes of James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1

Every episode of James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 1 - Traffic Warden
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Traffic Warden

    S1: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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 2 - Supermarket Trolley-Bike
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Supermarket Trolley-Bike

    S1: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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 3 - Fly Tipping
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Fly Tipping

    S1: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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 4 - Cinema Seat
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Cinema Seat

    S1: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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 5 - Recycling Plastic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Recycling Plastic

    S1: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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 6 - Noisy Neighbours
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Noisy Neighbours

    S1: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'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. James May's Shed Load of Ideas Season 1 Episode 7 - Hot Plate
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Hot Plate

    S1: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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Traffic Warden" is the best rated episode of "James May's Shed Load of Ideas" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Supermarket Trolley-Bike".