James May's Shed Load of Ideas S1E7 — Hot Plate
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James May's Shed Load of Ideas•Season 1•Episode 7

Hot Plate

9.6/10 · 11 votesJan 6, 202644 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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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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Episode Summary

"Hot Plate" is episode 7 of James May's Shed Load of Ideas season 1. It scored 9.6/10 from 11 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 9.1). It aired on January 6, 2026.

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