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James May gives a Shepherd's pie masterclass as he continues to struggle with Top Gear unemployment

The former BBC presenter appears to be giving Jamie Oliver a lethargic run for his money in his Unemployment Tube series

Jenn Selby
Monday 06 April 2015 12:12 BST
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Those wondering how James May is coping with life after Top Gear – and without any sort of production budget whatsoever – wonder no more.

The former BBC presenter appears to be giving Jamie Oliver a lethargic run for his money in a badly lit new YouTube cookery episode that sees him give a “masterclass” in making a Shepherd’s pie.

“You join me in the emergency kitchen, or 'kitchenette' if you like, of my workshop area,” he begins, following an ‘awkward uncle at a wedding’ “Yo bros and sisters” intro.

The activity of choice was originally selected by his followers on Twitter last week, who were given a list of four equally mundane scenarios they could watch a jobless May do around the house that weekend:

Clarkson was sacked after an internal inquiry concluded he had assaulted a show producer following a “fracas” over catering arrangements.

So expect to see May taking on the monumental task of producing the perfect steak in an emergency kitchenette soon.

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