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Post by lindenchase on Jun 27, 2011 15:40:03 GMT
I even seem to remember James mentioning this as an idea for a new programme. We should keep an eye of this one. |
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Post by amie8 on Jun 27, 2011 22:22:46 GMT
As James has a business interest in Plum Pictures, it's likely that his ideas will get consideration, even if they're not a vehicle for him.
Any female electricians or plumbers among us?
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Post by Wyvern on Jun 27, 2011 22:56:58 GMT
Strictly speaking I'm an engineer. And I was female last time I looked...
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Post by adrianmay on Jun 27, 2011 23:12:36 GMT
As James has a business interest in Plum Pictures, it's likely that his ideas will get consideration, even if they're not a vehicle for him. Any female electricians or plumbers among us? No! God, why am I so useless?! Maybe I can be that useless every mangirl that they teach how easy it is to learn these skills. Of course standing near James, I'm pretty sure I'd just smile, nod a lot, and hear nothing that was being said. |
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Post by liverbird on Jun 30, 2011 22:55:07 GMT
For information.... on Amazon there is mention of a tv tie-in book for Man Lab which is due out in September, I think. It costs £17.00. I would post the pic, but it won't let me :-( Spoilsports!
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Post by From Afar on Jun 30, 2011 23:27:09 GMT
As James has a business interest in Plum Pictures, it's likely that his ideas will get consideration, even if they're not a vehicle for him. Any female electricians or plumbers among us? No! God, why am I so useless?! Maybe I can be that useless every mangirl that they teach how easy it is to learn these skills. Of course standing near James, I'm pretty sure I'd just smile, nod a lot, and hear nothing that was being said. Ditto  |
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Post by amie8 on Jul 4, 2011 0:11:02 GMT
This little synopsis has appeared on the BBC Press office site:
"James May's Man Lab
Returning for a second series, James May's Man Lab sees James embark on a mission to help modern man relearn some of the vital skills that are in danger of being lost for ever.
This series sees James and his team embark on action-packed stunts including evading expert trackers while being chased across Dartmoor; taking a penalty kick in front of an 80,000 sell-out crowd; and finding his inner rock god by reforming a long-forgotten band and playing one of the summer's biggest festivals.
Working from his new and improved Man Lab HQ, James also learns practical skills that every man should know – from repairing electronics to building an indoor garden, and from cutting down trees to finding his creative side by painting a portrait.
Packed with quick tips and useful knowledge, the second series of James May's Man Lab promises to be bigger and better than ever before."
Sounds fun
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Post by pie on Jul 4, 2011 2:59:38 GMT
Sounds like ridiculous fun. ;D
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Post by aeromanda on Jul 5, 2011 22:03:27 GMT
Can't wait!  |
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Post by dit on Jul 19, 2011 11:38:16 GMT
Here's the info about the band and the festival. Interestingly, I seem to remember that he spoke to a member of the band who phoned into one of the radio interviews he did at the time he announced he was looking for bands to re-form. I remember James enthusing about the name! www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/james-may-to-introduce-band-at-high-voltage/(Also, we now know where James will be on Sunday!) |
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Post by grizabella on Jul 19, 2011 11:57:55 GMT
How I wish I could be there... On Saturday Michael Monroe Band and on Sunday James May.. Well, must wait for the live footage.
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Post by jacqui on Jul 19, 2011 12:44:00 GMT
Ah yes the Love Fungus band - what a great opportunity for them can't wait to see this program its going to be great! ;D Oh and look a Beer Festival too - what a coincidence  ;D |
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Post by dit on Jul 19, 2011 22:40:45 GMT
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Post by amie8 on Jul 19, 2011 22:45:46 GMT
Is that the guy who rang in to Christian O'Connell's show (I think)? I have a lousy memory these days and, sadly, I've had a change of computer and my podcasts didn't survive the transition. Anyway, if it's the same guy, I think that's rather sweet!
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Post by dit on Jul 19, 2011 23:04:55 GMT
I'm pretty sure it's that guy, though my memory's also a bit vague about it. I remember that James did seem really interested, as if it was exactly the sort of thing he was hoping for.
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Post by amie8 on Jul 19, 2011 23:14:32 GMT
How nervous do you reckon they are now?
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Post by dit on Jul 19, 2011 23:24:24 GMT
Well, various tweets from Mat McIvor (vocals):
So this is where I'm going to be on Sunday, on the main stage!!!
...it's being filmed by the BBC for the show we're on.
Still trying to get my head round it, but I know we're gonna have fun!
So it's all excitement at the moment, but I bet they're nervous by the weekend!
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Post by TheDaisy on Jul 20, 2011 8:29:53 GMT
Working from his new and improved Man Lab HQ, James also learns practical skills that every man should know – from repairing electronics to building an indoor garden, and from cutting down trees to finding his creative side by painting a portrait. My mum and I used to cut down trees. I must make sure I see that part, and see whether our way was any better ;D |
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Post by Wyvern on Jul 20, 2011 18:27:39 GMT
"new and improved Man Lab HQ..."Hmm... why do people say that? Something can't be new AND improved. Either it's an old something that's been improved, or it's a new something, in which case it wasn't previously less good TO improve. Unless they mean a new Man Lab HQ which is an improvement on the old one. Admittedly this does not scan as well, but it is one of my pet peeves. Sorry, James 
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Post by thenonsensefairy on Jul 20, 2011 21:11:28 GMT
Am I being impatient, or is this programme taking too long to get to us?
... I'm being impatient.
James is a busy man after all.
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Post by amie8 on Jul 20, 2011 21:42:09 GMT
Am I being impatient, or is this programme taking too long to get to us? ... I'm being impatient. James is a busy man after all. I've heard it's scheduled for around October, but don't quote me on that. |
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Post by liverbird on Jul 20, 2011 21:46:15 GMT
I do think the May Man should get on stage and get sweaty with the band. I'm sure he could bolt some Chopin onto a riff.
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Post by dit on Jul 21, 2011 13:36:14 GMT
The nerves are setting in for Love Fungus. Tweeted by Mat McIvor today: We're opening the main stage at this! > t.co/dSYpaNj Squeaky bum time! |
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Post by dit on Jul 24, 2011 11:30:44 GMT
He's at the High Voltage Festival. This pic was put onto the official site around 11.30, and sightings are starting to pop up - hopefully there will be more pics later.  the original  |
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Post by dit on Jul 24, 2011 11:57:17 GMT
I'll keep these going 'as live' as long as I can, but I have to go out in about half an hour! "The boys from @thundertowers getting involved with "James May's Man Lab!""  Apparently he's onstage now (12.50pm) Actually introduced the band at 1.00 |
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Post by dit on Jul 24, 2011 12:26:21 GMT
Introducing the band   |
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Post by grizabella on Jul 24, 2011 13:02:39 GMT
Thanks for posting these! Oh my, how I would looooove to see him in that setting! Band on stage is one of my absolute favourite things in the whole world. There's not many things that are as exciting as that. And add James to that equation....  |
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Post by crumbs on Jul 24, 2011 13:56:36 GMT
I can feel that 'ol feeling bubbling up again looking at these. Blimey. Very nice indeed.
I always think of James in a Classical music setting but James as a leather clad rocker? Very acceptable!
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Post by jacqui on Jul 24, 2011 14:42:33 GMT
I can feel that 'ol feeling bubbling up again looking at these. Blimey. Very nice indeed. I always think of James in a Classical music setting but James as a leather clad rocker? Very acceptable! I agree Crumbs ;D Its great he can pull off both genres ;D This is going to be a great series ;D Thanks for the pics Dit ;D |
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Post by morganstarr89 on Jul 24, 2011 15:02:46 GMT
The way he's standing on that stage reminds me of Slipknot lol.    (although, Corey Taylor has a much better singing voice. <3) |
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I love a man who can handle a gun 
