James May: The Reassembler

James May: The Reassembler

2016 2 Seasons ⭐ 7.278
Documentary

When we look around our homes, sheds and garages we see an array of household objects that with one click of a button or twist of a knob will spring to life, and - most of the time - do exactly what we want them to. But how on earth do these objects work? To find out, James May (fuelled by endless cups of tea) heads into his workshop with thousands of little pieces to assemble some of our most beloved and recognisable objects from scratch to see what it actually takes to get them to work.

Seasons

1. Lawnmower

2016-04-04 • ⭐ 10.0

James is faced with the 331 pieces that make up a 1959 petrol lawnmower. The Suffolk Colt helped make mowing accessible to the masses by producing a smaller and affordable machine…

2. Telephone

2016-04-05 • ⭐ 10.0

James tackles a 1957 Bakelite dial telephone - 211 pieces, most of them very small indeed, must be reassembled in the correct order if this telephone is ever to ring again. From t…

3. Electric Guitar

2016-04-06 • ⭐ 10.0

James concludes his quest to truly understand everyday objects by putting them back together piece by piece with an electric guitar. 147 pieces must be reassembled carefully and …

Top Cast

James May
James May

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