Series synopsis
James May's Big Trouble in Model Britain is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Four on March 6, 2019. It ended on March 13, 2019. It stars James May.
James May follows a year inside Hornby Hobbies – an iconic British toymaker on the brink of collapse.
Premise
James May follows a year inside Hornby Hobbies – an iconic British toymaker on the brink of collapse.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James May as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | March 6, 2019 | March 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hornby director Simon Kohler assesses the decline of his beloved company during his four-year absence. Master modeller Jim is given the biggest build of his modelling life. |
March 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Hornby number two Simon Kohler takes on two of his biggest rivals in a dramatic showdown. Meanwhile, the company hires their first female product designer. |
March 13, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Four |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |