David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed

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Sir David Jason and Jay Blades tour the UK, meeting talented crafters and hobbyists.

Tinkering twosome Sir David Jason and Jay Blades traverse the UK. Meeting master crafters and passionate hobbyists, they showcase traditional talents and pick up a tip or two.

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Jay Blades

David Jason

Sian Gibson

Rosie Geiger

Phil Ashton

Dan Baldwin

Lou Brown

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David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed: Series 1: Episode 15

Episode 15

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Two friends need help with their boat, and David takes Jay to see his proudest project.

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?

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades have brought the Touring Toolshed to the stunning north east coast of Scotland to meet with talented tinkerers.

Their first guests are friends from the local 'men’s shed', John and Jimmy, who have brought a small boat with an engine they would like help with. David and Jay introduce them to engine expert Allan Robinson, who is keen to help them with the engine.

Meanwhile, David and Jay head off to meet local kilt maker Andrea to learn all about the traditional craft of kilt making and the history behind it.

Finally, David and Jay visit David’s house, where he has invited Jay to see one of his own creations. David reveals his mechanical toy called ‘Marvo the Mystic’ to Jay, who is amazed by the skill involved.

David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed: Series 1

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Sir David Jason and Jay Blades tour the UK, meeting talented crafters and hobbyists. At each stop, they help some, admire others and learn new crafts along the way.

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