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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

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David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed: Series 1: Episode 14

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David and Jay meet 16-year-old Joe, who wants to fix the clutch on his 1969 motorcycle.

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades help 16-year-old Joe to fix his 1969 motorcycle. They also meet a vibrant group of yarn bombers.

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, which 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.

David and Jay then meet 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.

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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