David Jason and Jay Blades's new show charms viewers

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades joined forces to create David & Jay's Touring Toolshed. (BBC)

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Sir David Jason and Jay Blades have generated positive emotions among the audience with their latest program, Touring Toolshed. The veteran actor, aged 83, known for his role in Only Fools and Horses, and Jay Blades, the presenter of The Repair Shop, have joined forces to traverse the nation and assist people with making, recycling, and restoring objects. Following its premiere on Monday night on BBC Two, viewers were impressed by the program, deeming it to be aptly released for the season.

Why, What, How?

People watching the program believed that David Jason and Jay Blades were a fantastic comedic pair. (BBC)

In the initial installment of David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed, the beloved TV personalities appeared at the Midlands Air Festival. A woman named Becky, who works as an addiction counselor, showcased a wooden animatronic figure that she had crafted by hand. However, she expressed her desire for the figure to have greater mobility. The duo additionally explored an aviation museum, where they encountered a 94-year-old former member of the military who restores vintage planes.

The audience was captivated by the bond that Jason and Blades exhibited on the screen.

Someone posted on the social network X (previously Twitter) to Blades: "I really enjoyed it. It was amazing. You can see that you have an exceptional rapport." Another person commented: "Excellent. They make an awesome comedy team. It's enjoyable, educational, and fantastic."

Someone wrote: I recently viewed the premier installment of #davidandjaystouringtoolshed and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It appeared that Jay and Sir David relished producing it. Kudos to @BBCTwo, @jayblades, and all those who contributed to presenting us with this wonderful TV series. It is precisely what one needs on a dreary January night." Another individual raved: "Hey Jay, I think it was fantastic. I adored the playful conversation between you both."

Some individuals were not as impressed with Blades' work. One person who was asked for their opinion responded with: "I'm sorry, but I cannot give it a perfect score. It seemed to be lacking in substance and had little content. Though I will watch it again since it is amusing and easy to watch, but I hoped for more." Another individual grumbled: "It's just the same old thing that we could've already seen. I think that's where our license fee hike went."

You can catch David & Jay’s Touring Toolshed on BBC Two every weekday evening at 6.30pm. Don't worry if you miss an episode, you can watch the entire series on BBC iPlayer.

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