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The Gadget Show World Tour

All Episodes 2012 - 2013

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  • 2012-04-22T23:00:00Z
  • 1h
  • 20h (20 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • Documentary, Special Interest
The long-running show returns in a new format - and while fans may be disappointed that Suzi Perry, Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley are no longer around, Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward remain, travelling the world to sample the latest gadgets in a different country each week.

20 episodes

Series Premiere

2012-04-22T23:00:00Z

1x01 Japan

Series Premiere

1x01 Japan

  • 2012-04-22T23:00:00Z1h

Their globe-trotting adventure begins in Japan's tech capital, Tokyo, where they build a robot to compete in the Robo Pro Wrestling tournament, attend a concert where the performers are computer-generated, shoot karaoke-style pop videos and test the resilience of laptop cases against a kendo swordsman.

2012-04-29T23:00:00Z

1x02 Europe

1x02 Europe

  • 2012-04-29T23:00:00Z1h

The dynamic duo test gadgets in the Alps and Monaco including the incredible Rollerman body suit.

2012-05-06T23:00:00Z

1x03 California

1x03 California

  • 2012-05-06T23:00:00Z1h

The team try out a revolutionary skateboard and a remote control boat in America's Golden State.

2012-05-13T23:00:00Z

1x04 Manhattan

1x04 Manhattan

  • 2012-05-13T23:00:00Z1h

Jason and Pollyanna arrive in Manhattan on a mission - to use the New York streets to test some of the most sought-after gadgets of 2012.

2012-05-20T23:00:00Z

1x05 United Arab Emirates

1x05 United Arab Emirates

  • 2012-05-20T23:00:00Z1h

Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward see what technology the Middle East has to offer on a trip to the United Arab Emirates. They compare consumer and professional fitness monitoring devices during a dune buggy ride, test high-end compact cameras in Dubai and try out a solar barbecue - although the food is not to everyone's taste. They also review the latest mobile-phone games, go flying underwater and embrace the national sport of camel racing, but with one slight difference - their animal is ridden by a robotic jockey.

2012-05-27T23:00:00Z

1x06 UK

1x06 UK

  • 2012-05-27T23:00:00Z1h

It's the home leg of The Gadget Show World Tour, and Jason and Polly are back in the UK testing out suitcases, tents, waterproofing for phones and a racing simulator that could change gaming forever...

Season Premiere

2012-11-05T00:00:00Z

2x01 Wales

Season Premiere

2x01 Wales

  • 2012-11-05T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Pollyanna are in Wales to test the latest quadbikes, batteries, headphones and iPad apps.

2012-11-12T00:00:00Z

2x02 Iceland

2x02 Iceland

  • 2012-11-12T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Pollyanna are in Iceland.

2012-11-19T00:00:00Z

2x03 Switzerland

2x03 Switzerland

  • 2012-11-19T00:00:00Z1h

Jason demonstrates his prowess with the ultimate Swiss army knife.

2012-11-26T00:00:00Z

2x04 Canada

2x04 Canada

  • 2012-11-26T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Polly get hands on with a new tech development Phablets - a hybrid of phone and tablet.

2012-12-04T00:00:00Z

2x05 Christmas Special

2x05 Christmas Special

  • 2012-12-04T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Polly are in London to test out some great gift ideas for Christmas this year.

2012-12-10T00:00:00Z

2x06 Cannes

2x06 Cannes

  • 2012-12-10T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Polly visit the South of France to test out some interesting Gadgets.

2012-12-17T00:00:00Z

2x07 Germany

2x07 Germany

  • 2012-12-17T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Polly visit Germany to test out everything from 3D Camcorders to a self driving car.

2012-12-31T00:00:00Z

2x08 London

2x08 London

  • 2012-12-31T00:00:00Z1h

Globe-trotting presenters Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward return to the UK as they hit the streets of London in search of yet more must-have tech. They start off by racing down the Thames on a rigid inflatable boat and testing a range of camera phones, before hopping ashore and trying out folding bikes and scooters and a skateboard that can go down stairs. The pair then commandeer a bus to take some unwitting punters on a tour using nothing but budget tablet computers, and put on hi-tech trainers for a spot of parkour

2013-01-07T00:00:00Z

2x09 Scotland

2x09 Scotland

  • 2013-01-07T00:00:00Z1h

In Edinburgh, Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward head to the top of the Forth Road Bridge to see which of them can capture the best landscape picture using compact-system cameras. They also test the low-light capabilities of the gadgets in Mary King's Close, a warren of streets under the city's Royal Mile. In the Grassmarket, the duo work on a food van and try to tempt passers-by with low-fat chips made using healthier deep-fat fryers. Pollyanna looks into ways to save cash on mobile tariffs, while Jason builds his own gaming PC to see how the price of a home-built one compares to a professional model. Accompanied by comedy musical group Johnny and the Baptists, the presenters then return to Edinburgh's streets to test three unusual music docks, and finally attempt to land a radio-controlled plane on the roof of a moving car

2013-01-14T00:00:00Z

2x10 Israel

2x10 Israel

  • 2013-01-14T00:00:00Z1h

Jason and Polly visit Israel, the tech capital of the Middle East. They begin their gadget adventures by testing two of the latest underwater cameras from in the stunning setting of the Red Sea.

2013-01-21T00:00:00Z

2x11 Best of Europe

2x11 Best of Europe

  • 2013-01-21T00:00:00Z1h

In our first of two highlight shows Jase and Polly show of their most recent exploits, beginning with products they sampled in Europe. In the Italian Alps, Jason gives a 31-wheel rollerblade suit a spin, while in Switzerland, Polly takes a death-defying leap from the Contra Dam to test smart TVs. Iceland is the scenic backdrop to a race between a remote-controlled car and a nitrous-fuelled four-wheel off-roader, while in Germany, they are offered a lift in a vehicle that drives itself. Finally back on home turf, they have fun creating paintball graffiti art in London, before setting off for Wales, where they send three tiny HD action cameras to the edge of space in order to film the stratosphere!

2013-01-28T00:00:00Z

2x12 Best of the World

2x12 Best of the World

  • 2013-01-28T00:00:00Z1h

In our second highlight show Jason and Pollyanna travel the world seeking out the latest consumer tech. They create a robotic jockey for a camel race in Dubai, and then test Blue-tooth headsets while riding jet skis on the Hudson River. Polly puts a set of mind controlled cat ears to the test, while Jason attempts to operate a mind controlled skateboard in California. They then create a fan powered skateboard to feature in the Kinnernet Convention in Israel. Finally in Japan they stress test laptop cases to near destruction, meet a telepresence Telesar 5 robot, and go on to build a fighting robot that they enter into a competition…..

2013-03-25T00:00:00Z

2x13 Future Special

2x13 Future Special

  • 2013-03-25T00:00:00Z1h

2013-03-31T23:00:00Z

2x14 Bank Holiday Special

2x14 Bank Holiday Special

  • 2013-03-31T23:00:00Z1h

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