James May's Man Lab
TV Show · Reality

James May is on a mission to save Modern Man. 10,000 years in the making; 10,000 years of endeavour in science and the arts and humanities; and within one generation man has been reduced to a feckless, bedwetting, parmesan shaving imbecile who revels in his own uselessness. Something has to be done.

2010 · 54m
Starring James May, Alexander Armstrong, John Sergeant
Director Tom Whitter

Season 1

  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    In this first episode, from the Man Lab HQ, the team build a functional, if not beautiful kitchen area before setting up a miniature railway delivery system within the lab. James shows us how to diffuse a WWII bomb and the way to melt an ice maiden’s heart through the lost art of serenading. Comedian Alexander Armstrong also pops in to take on the challenge of beating his personal best time for assembling flat-pack furniture. Please note, this version may differ slightly from the UK TX version.
    51m
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    James devises an ingenious way to rescue any Man Labber caught short of toilet paper. The team also works together to construct a bar, that despite some dodgy measurements, serves a proper pint. Outside HQ, James uses a variety of unorthodox methods to navigate across the English Channel without a sat nav, before settling a parking dispute the old fashioned way – with a duel. This time the celebrity guest is John Sergeant, who goes against the clock to change a car wheel. Please note, this version may differ slightly from the UK TX version.
    51m
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    In the last show of Series 1, Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis takes on a wallpapering challenge, the Man Lab orchestra prepares for its debut concert at famous London church St Martin-in-the-Fields, and with the experts build their own cinema, complete with popcorn and a Wurlitzer organ. The team also constructs a sky rocket, two men settle a 25-year-old quarrel by dueling sabres, and James uses modern technology to help a man on a first date. Please note, this version may differ slightly from the UK TX version.
    51m
  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    James and Oz Clarke break out of Dartmoor Prison and must navigate their way with a map and a compass.
    57m
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    A former teenage rock band are reunited for their first concert in 20 years.
    58m
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    James promotes new fashion for men.
    57m

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  • George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

Cast & Crew

  • James May
    Self
  • T‌W
    Tom Whitter
    Director
  • W‌D
    Will Daws
    Producer
  • S‌C
    Stuart Cabb
    Writer
  • Alexander Armstrong
    Guest Star
  • John Sergeant
    Guest Star
  • Neil Ruddock
    Guest Star
  • Hugh Dennis
    Guest Star
  • Oz Clarke
    Guest Star

About

James May's Man Lab

Reality

James May is on a mission to save Modern Man. 10,000 years in the making; 10,000 years of endeavour in science and the arts and humanities; and within one generation man has been reduced to a feckless, bedwetting, parmesan shaving imbecile who revels in his own uselessness. Something has to be done.

Information

Studio
BBC Two
Released
2010
Rated
14+
© 2010 ABC Australia

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