Sir David Jason's New BBC Series to Showcase North-East Festivals and Communities

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy and other north-east regions are poised to gain national attention in the new BBC TV series featuring Sir David Jason. "David & Jay's Touring Toolshed," co-hosted with Jay Blades, embarks on a journey to assist individuals, professional makers, and craft enthusiasts in enhancing their skills and projects.

Set to premiere on Monday evening at 6.30 pm on BBC 2, the series will run for three consecutive weeks, highlighting various community events and festivals.

In "David & Jay's Touring Toolshed," viewers will discover a different aspect of Sir David Jason, a cherished TV personality, as he shares his lifelong enthusiasm for crafting and repairing.

The program will follow David and Jay as they travel with their toolshed to various UK events, including air shows, steam rallies, county fairs, and vintage festivals. There, they'll engage with some of the UK's most skilled crafters and makers, as well as individuals in need of guidance with their creative endeavors.

Each episode will feature the pair visiting a specific craft, hobby, or engineering fair, interacting with hobbyists and crafters, and collaborating with expert guests to tackle challenging projects.

Highlights of the show include a visit to the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival and Cullen, which will be showcased in the third episode. This episode, set to air on Wednesday evening, was filmed in the north-east last summer.

Key Points:

• "David & Jay's Touring Toolshed" features Sir David Jason and Jay Blades.
• The series focuses on assisting craftspeople and hobbyists.
• Premieres on BBC 2, running for three weeks.
• The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy to be featured.