James May's Man Lab

laugh · 31-10-2010 9:12pm #1

On bbc now.

I thought it had the potential to be good but hasn't started so practically.

WolfForager · 31-10-2010 9:49pm

I've been enjoying it, easy viewing for a sunday night!

theCaffers · 31-10-2010 9:54pm

refreshing change to x factor

WolfForager · 31-10-2010 9:56pm

I want that picnic table >_>

phasers · 31-10-2010 10:28pm

I really enjoyed it, a bit of fun and educational too

I'm off to pretend I can play the guitar :cool:

Lump · 31-10-2010 10:33pm

I thought it was crap - a bit dumbed down.

John

mike65 · 31-10-2010 11:02pm

It would be a decent half hour diverson, if it helps to get menfolk wiring plugs safely and made aware of spring loaded bomb timers then its got a place, not sure Sunday 9 pm is it though. Feels more like Tuesday at 8 to me.

Akrasia · 01-11-2010 3:01pm

It was rubbish, really really bad IMO

Everything was too drawn out, every slot was utterly pointless, and in the end, he didn't even get blown up properly.

loyatemu · 01-11-2010 3:36pm

it was alright - I fell asleep towards the end...

I like May, he's an affable presenter, the segments were too lightweight though.

WolfForager · 07-11-2010 9:07pm

Anyone watching it this week?

bnt · 07-11-2010 9:40pm

I didn't see the first one, so I'm seeing it for the first time. I quite like that gentle way of getting the point across. Though I don't quite get how that dog works as a navigational aid ...

laugh · 07-11-2010 10:41pm

Bah I like the concept the more practical stuff but that is mostly glossed over, considering they said in old wiring black was live and red neutral last week their main focus is the little humorous in between bits.

mike65 · 07-11-2010 11:48pm

Lucikly the old colour scheme is largely obselete!

Interesting to see that the definitive rules for dueling "Code Duello" were written in Ireland

Poly · 08-11-2010 7:44am

Not a bad show, but they tend to dwell on the nonsense bits too long. I would've prefered to have seen the lads building the bar. They should just keep it to 2 items per show.

allanb49 · 08-11-2010 11:18am

I enjoyed it last week, recorded it and threw it on not knowing what it was, On the pc playing football manager not paying attention and next we're going to learn how to disarm a WW2 bomb, That made me smile

astrofool · 08-11-2010 12:06pm

I like James May, I like man things, seems a decent enough show, if not utterly groundbreaking.

It was a bit overdone and cheesy at times.

bnt · 28-03-2013 8:33pm

It's back for a 3rd season, and on right now - surprised no-one noticed. The best bit so far (to me) is the wine-tasting bluffer a.k.a. "the Plonker of Plonk".

mike65 · 28-03-2013 11:34pm

I had to dry my eyes during the win tasting spoofery. Oz and James are a brilliant double act esp when they have a stooge to use!

James May's Man Lab

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