8.0/101 votes#1 - Defuse an Unexploded Bomb
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2010
The first of a new series that sees James May on a mission to save modern man - from themselves. From his Man Lab HQ, James and his team set out on a series of action-packed challenges that will help modern man relearn some of the vital skills, once cherished by his forefathers, that are now in danger of being lost forever. In this episode, we learn how to defuse an unexploded bomb, build a kitchen out of concrete, how to serenade a woman, transform a fishfinger sandwich, and create the world's first motorised picnic table.
Director: Al Campbell
Writer: James May
8.0/101 votes#2 - Navigate the Seas
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2010
James navigates the high seas the old-fashioned way - instead of SatNav, he must avoid sand banks and shipping lanes using only a compass and a dog as navigational tools. Plus, James engages in a duel over a parking space, starts an orchestra and builds a pub. And in Celebrity Man Skills, John Sergeant changes a tyre.
Director: N/A
Writer: James May
8.0/1030 votes#3 - A Massive Hunt
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/17/2020
The intrepid trio find themselves back on four wheels for their latest adventure. Armed with sports cars, Richard, James and Jeremy think they are in for a cushy road trip as they arrive on the exotic island of Reunion and race on the world’s most expensive piece of tarmac. But a bizarre challenge propels them to Madagascar where they must tackle the world’s toughest road.
Director: Phil Churchward
Writer: James May
7.7/1027 votes#4 - Lochdown
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2021
Confined to the UK by Covid, Jeremy, Richard and James embark on a Lockdown Special to find out just why American 70s cars never took off in Britain. At the wheel of a Cadillac Coupe De Ville, a Lincoln Continental and a Buick Riviera in stunning Scottish surroundings, the three hosts undergo many mishaps and adventures before embarking on one of their toughest challenges yet.
Director: Phil Churchward
Writer: James May
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"Defuse an Unexploded Bomb" is the best rated episode written by James May. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Al Campbell. It aired on 10/31/2010 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Navigate the Seas".