Find It, Fix It, Flog It

Max McMurdo and Simon O'Brien travel to Woking in Surrey. There they discover a sidecar they intend to convert into a boat as part of their latest project and a water cylinder that Simon is considering turning into a fashionable lamp.

The episode follows Max McMurdo and Simon O’Brien as they're travelling to Woking in Surrey. Set against the town’s familiar streets, the pair embark on a small‑scale adventure that blends DIY curiosity with a touch of local colour. Their presence drives the programme’s informal, hands‑on style and a willingness to repurpose everyday objects. In the heart of Woking they stumble across an old sidecar, which they decide to convert into a functional boat. The discovery prompts a series of practical steps, as Max and Simon assess the vehicle’s structure and sketch out how it could be reshaped for water use. Their plan centres on adapting the sidecar’s frame to float safely. During the same outing they also locate a water cylinder, an item Simon eyes as the basis for a contemporary lamp. He examines the cylinder’s dimensions and material, contemplating how lighting fixtures could be integrated without compromising its original form. The idea reflects a blend of practicality and modern design sensibility. The duo’s activities in Woking showcase a hands‑on approach to reimagining ordinary objects. By turning a sidecar into a boat and considering a water cylinder as a stylish lamp, Max and Simon illustrate how everyday items can be given new purpose. Their collaborative effort underlines the programme’s focus on inventive, low‑budget projects.