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David and Jay's Touring Toolshed - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 1

Friends and fellow tinkerers Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are at the Midlands Air Festival, where they hope to meet and help passionate tinkerers and crafters.

Amateur automata maker Becky arrives at the Toolshed hoping to learn how to make her creations move more elaborately. Automata expert Chris Margett works with Becky and teaches her how to motorise her sculptures.

Friends and aviation enthusiasts Darren and Daren have turned their upcycling hobby into their occupation. They reveal some of their creations, which have been made by transforming old plane parts into pieces of art, and teach David and Jay the importance of polishing.

Finally, David and Jay head to the Midlands Air Museum to meet with 94-year-old Gordon, a true tinkerer and a volunteer at the museum who works six days a week restoring and maintaining the aircraft on display.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (29 min)

Episode 2

David and Jay are at the Kelsall Steam Festival in Cheshire, where they are on a quest to meet talented tinkerers.

First they meet with Steve, who has brought along a 1948 bus that he has lovingly restored. Hoping to learn how to make a traditional sign, he is partnered up with expert signwriter Kerri Williams, who is excited to help add stunning artwork to the back of his bus.

Meanwhile, David and Jay head off to meet another Steve who has been restoring old BBC outside broadcast trucks. They take a tour of the truck and learn about the importance of saving these vehicles.

Finally, the pair meet neon sign makers Tony and Sam at their workshop. They learn about what is involved with neon sign writing and are both invited to have a go.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (29 min)

Episode 3

David and Jay arrive in the fishing village of Portsoy in north east Scotland, where they are visiting the Scottish Traditional Boat Show.

Retired doctor Becky shares her passion for basket weaving. Becky reveals that she would love to learn how to improve her baskets, and David and Jay introduce her to expert basket maker Helen. They work together to troubleshoot the cause of Becky's basket making woes and fix some bad habits.

Meanwhile, David and Jay head to the harbour to meet with a local rowing group who want to share their boat that they have made. And finally, the pair head to the nearby village of Cullen to meet Craig, a traditional cooper. He chats about his craft and demonstrates how a barrel is made - before Jay is challenged to have a go himself.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (29 min)

Episode 4

David and Jay are at the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, an agricultural show which attracts hobbyists of all different kinds.

They meet motorhead Lee, who has brought along a beautiful VW camper van that she has lovingly restored. She hopes to learn some upholstery skills so that the interior of her camper van looks as good as the exterior. Expert Leigh-Anne is confident she can teach Lee some essential skills.

Meanwhile, David and Jay head off to meet talented amateur bag maker Trimmell. Trimmell hopes to learn some blacksmithing skills, and pro blacksmith Charis gives him a crash course in blacksmithing.

Finally, the pair meet Kevin Nicks, who has brought a selection of amazing machines to show David and Jay such as Britain's fastest shed, the world's longest mobility scooter, the world's fastest wheelbarrow and a motorised armchair, which David takes off in.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 5

David and Jay are at the Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally in Cheshire, where they are on a mission to meet like-minded tinkerers.

They meet with 17-year-old Dougie, who has a passion for restoring old farm vehicles. He arrives with his latest project, a Ferguson Massey tractor called Fergie that he wants to make sound as good as it looks. Mechanical expert Allan teaches Dougie how to take apart his engine and what to look for.

Meanwhile, David and Jay meet with Dionne, who is mad about mosaics. She reveals some of her proudest works and gives the pair a brief tutorial on how to cut glass and tiles and the basics of mosaic work.

Finally, David and Jay head off to meet a couple who are passionate about lawnmower racing. After a demonstration, they reveal what draws them to this extreme sport.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (29 min)

Episode 6

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are at the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire, ready to meet talented tinkerers.

First, they meet with cosplay enthusiast Holly, who has big ambitions to make a tricky leather Star Wars costume. Holly needs some expert advice and is introduced to textile expert Leigh-Anne.

Next, David and Jay venture across the festival to the timbersports stand to meet two champions who demonstrate this wild and exciting sport.

Finally, robotics enthusiast Keegan Neave calls by the Toolshed with his passion project – a robot called NE-5. David and Jay get a full demonstration of what it can do.

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 7

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are with the Touring Toolshed at the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall, Coventry. This is an event with plenty of air displays and attracts enthusiasts of all kinds.

Their first guest is David, a model plane enthusiast who has a retro model plane that he would love to get back in the air. They discuss his love of model aeroplanes and partner him up with expert Alan, who is confident he can help David to repair his Astro Hog aeroplane.

Next, they meet with Lucy Hancock, the niece of comedian Tony Hancock. She has brought a giant teddy bear with her that once belonged to Tony. Lucy explains that the bear needs some TLC, and the pair introduce her to upholstery expert Leigh- Anne, who is delighted to help Lucy with some basic mending skills.

Finally, David and Jay go to meet two Reliant car enthusiasts who have brought along their restored Reliant cars to show David and Jay.

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (29 min)

Episode 8

David Jason and Jay Blades are in north east Scotland to meet and help talented and struggling tinkerers.

First, they travel to the home of Rupert and Karen, who have lovingly made their own miniature railway around their garden near Fraserburgh. They explain that they would like to create an accessible wheelchair-friendly carriage for the train. Expert Roger is keen to help them.

Next, David and Jay park up beneath the Cullen viaduct, where they meet with talented local potter AJ Simpson, who has come to teach them some pottery skills. Together, they embark on a fun pottery crash course and attempt to make caricature pinch pots.

Finally, the pair meet with father and son Derek and Oliver, who want to show off their extraordinary lockdown project – the 200ft long Cullen Tapestry.

Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 9

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades have brought the Touring Toolshed to the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire. This is a large agricultural show and attracts enthusiasts with all sorts of traditional and rural crafts and hobbies.

Their first guest is a veteran from Wales called Paula, who longs to learn some carpentry skills so that she can make a memorial bench for veterans. She'd partnered up with talented wheelwright Phil Gregson, who promises to help with her very special carpentry project.

Meanwhile, David and Jay meet with leatherwork master Nigel Armitage. The pair roll their sleeves up and learn the basics of leatherwork. Together they make a leather bottle tub using traditional techniques.

Finally, David and Jay meet with talented glassblower Terri. She shares some of her passion projects – incredible sculptures made from glass. David and Jay are in awe of her talents and discover the skill and involved and the personal reasons behind Terri turning to glass as her creative output.

Episode 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 10

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are with the Touring Toolshed at the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall, Coventry. This is an event with plenty of air displays and attracts enthusiasts of all kinds.

Their first guest is motorcycle enthusiast David, who has brought along a rare World War II dispatch bike. He would love help in getting the motor running and is partnered up with expert mechanic Allan Robertson.

Meanwhile, David and Jay meet Summer Fisher, an award-winning model aeroplane pilot who competes in model display competitions. After showing off her self-built model airplane and discussing the sport, Summer invites the pair to have a go at flying the simulator.

Finally, Jay heads off to meet some of the display pilots. He meets with the pilots of the Turbulent Air Display, a stunt team who are performing at the air festival.

Episode 11

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 11

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades MBE are at the Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall, Coventry. This is an event with plenty of air displays that attracts enthusiasts of all kinds.

Their first guest is Chris, an avid 'hacky racer'. Hacky racing involves making an improvised race vehicle at a strict budget, and Chris is partnered up with expert mechanic Allan Robinson to help replace his race car's alternator with a motor.

Meanwhile, pensioner and model cart maker Dave brings along some of his incredible homemade cart models. Longing to learn the art of gold leafing, he's partnered up with professional signwriter Kerri Williams, who is delighted to help teach Dave.

Jay heads into the festival to meet with a group of hot air balloonists who are so passionate that they make their own balloons.

Episode 12

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 12

 

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are in the stunning north east coast of Scotland to meet with talented tinkerers.

Their first guest is Caorann, an engineer who loves surfing so much that he makes his own surfboards. David and Jay introduce Caorann to Eben Rautenbach, a professional pyrographer who is thrilled to be able to help Caorann learn the art.

Next, David and Jay head to the Portsoy fishing village to meet with Ali Beedie, an expert boat builder who wants to show them around his restored boat, the Reaper. They learn about its history and what is involved with restoring a boat of its kind.

Afterwards, back at the toolshed, David and Jay meet with Michael and Maria, who present an impressive collection of automata which they have lovingly collected and restored. David is delighted, as he is passionate about automata and excited to learn about this rare collection.

Episode 13

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 13

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades have brought the Touring Toolshed to the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire. Their first guests are friends Gordon and Andy from Cheshire, who have brought with them a historical gun cart that they have been trying to restore. They are teamed up with expert Phil Gregson to learn more about wheelwrighting.

Meanwhile, David and Jay head over to their next guest, Shilpa, a floral designer who has come to teach David and Jay how to create a living wall on the side of the Toolshed. They talk about all the reasons why living walls are a great idea for those with limited outdoor space and have some useful tips and tricks.

Finally, they meet with an amateur stone carver who has brought along some of his proudest projects to show David and Jay.

Episode 14

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 14

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades are at the Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally in Cheshire. Their first guest is Joe, a teenager who is passionate about bikes and motorcycles and who has come to the Toolshed with his dad Charlie. He has brought with him his Honda Dax motorbike that he has been restoring and has come looking for help with learning more mechanical skills. David and Jay partner him up with professional mechanic Lou Baker.

Meanwhile, David and Jay meet with their next guest, Greg McNeil. Greg is a photographer with a love of Victorian tintype photography, and he's come to share his passion with David and Jay. He offers to take a portrait for David and Jay to demonstrate the art form.

Finally, David and Jay head to Northwich to meet with a vibrant community group called the Northwich Toppers, who make knitted items to decorate the local community. David and Jay meet them at the village hall, join them during one of their sessions and are gifted with a knitted tribute.

Episode 15

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2024 (28 min)

Episode 15

Sir David Jason invites Jay Blades home to show off his proudest project, Marvo the Mystic. Back at the Toolshed, can they help two friends with their boat engine troubles?

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