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New presenter Ortis Deeley joins the team as they travel from Edinburgh to London. Along the way, the hosts undertake a series of challenges, putting hi-tech tandems, wireless navigation systems, digital cameras, location-based games and portable media players to the test.
Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward head for the Brecon Beacons to test some of the latest electronic vehicles. How will they stack up against the demanding terrain and could a new car hire scheme revolutionise the way we travel? Next, the pair head to Skegness for a day by the seaside, each armed with a smart camera: complex devices that make most digital cameras look old hat. To round off the holiday fun, Bradbury builds his own version of mind-control game Mind Over Melon and invites people to blow up watermelons using just their brainwaves. What could possibly go wrong?
Entertainment show. On which format does music sound best? CD, vinyl or MP3? Jason Bradbury invites the band Stereogram to listen to their latest single on all three formats, and asks which sound they prefer. Apple Mac has launched an entry-level home computer for just £339. Jon Bentley investigates what you get for your money, what extras you need to buy and decides whether or not it is good value for money. Suzi Perry looks at the survival box which is strapped to the underside of every U.S. fighter pilot's ejector seat.
Jon Bentley showcases the latest photo-editing software and puts it to the test by recreating famous images - from the poster for The Shining to the 1966 England World Cup squad. Suzi Perry investigates the history of video game company Atari. Jason Bradbury tries to go a day without using any gadgets, and Tom Dunmore reviews the latest MP3 players on the market.
The team investigate the growth of online gambling, and discover some of the dangers it poses. Jason Bradbury finds out about `telepresence' - teleconferencing using virtual reality to recreate an environment, which has proven useful not just in business, but also to the police and surgeons. The new Bose Wave Music System CD player is also put to the test.
Jason Bradbury investigates the future of communications with the aid of BT's research and development team, and meets futurologist Ian Pearson, who speculates on the likelihood of such innovations as TV screens implanted in contact lenses. Jon Bentley puts the most advanced torches on the market to the test and Suzi Perry discovers the history of the metal detector.
Jon Bentley reports on how easy it is for hackers to obtain personal information from old computers, Suzi Perry investigates gadget companies' efforts to make their products appeal to women, while Jason Bradbury tries to build a hovering skateboard for £150. Plus a look at the latest in speaker systems
Featuring a laptop buyers' guide with Jason Bradbury, a laptops group test with Jon Bentley and Tom Dunmore's pick of the latest USB devices.
Suzi Perry road-tests three mountain bikes, while Jon Bentley finds out if the iPod deserves its status as the biggest-selling MP3 player on the market. Tom Dunmore picks his favourite mobile phones, and Jason Bradbury visits the Isle of Man to discover a new breakthrough in telecommunications.
Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry visit Sky's high definition television operation ahead of this summer's launch of the cinema-quality service and Tom Dunmore looks at digital cameras. Plus, Jason's guide to Bluetooth technology and the Dualit toaster goes head to head with its rivals.
Jon Bentley tests cameras by photographing wild animals in South Africa and Jason Bradbury investigates anti-theft devices. Suzi Perry celebrates a classic set of mixing decks before showcasing the latest version, while Tom Dunmore examines digital radios.
Jason Bradbury visits computer games design company Red Storm Entertainment as they work on their new releases, and Jon Bentley examines wireless digibox the `sky gnome'. Suzi Perry presents a celebration of the pinball machine, while Tom Dunmore showcases the latest personal video players.
Jason Bradbury and Jon Bentley visit Europe's biggest consumer technology show Cebit, where they find computers that can detect the user's attention and clothes with built-in tracking devices. Pete Tong tries out the latest in digital music mixers designed to inspire bedroom DJs.
Jason Bradbury investigates Internet TV broadcasts and creates his own programme to transmit online. Jon Bentley tests out 3G mobile phones, and Suzi Perry compares the formats competing to be the successor to DVD when high-definition TV is launched
Tom Dunmore tests the latest camcorders, and Jon Bentley investigates digital piracy. Jason Bradbury examines Wikipedia, investigating claims that it is an unreliable source of information, and Suzi Perry celebrates Meccano. Plus, converting music recorded on cassettes so it can be played on an MP3 player.
Suzi Perry travels to Mexico to test a device for divers who can't swim, before trying out waterproof cameras in the Caribbean. Plus, tricks for taking perfect holiday photos, essential gadgets to use on vacation, and tips on finding bargains abroad.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry have their own gadget triathlon to see who can best control a powerboat, drive fastest and fly highest.
Jason Bradbury is challenged to live life as a pensioner. Using a specially designed 'old suit', can he still live his normal gadget-filled life?
Searching for the best value computer, Suzi sets out to discover how much RAM she can buy for 500 pounds.
Jason and Suzi test the world's toughest laptop against one of the hardest laptop bags on the market. To see which one can take the most knocks, they play a spot of laptop tennis. Jon cooks with celebrity chef Aldo Zilli to see which is the best gadget oven out there.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury are set the challenge of travelling to Norway and buying a local delicacy. The catch is that Suzi can only use cash to buy whatever she needs and Jason can only use gadgets. Jon Bentley, meanwhile, isn't even getting out of his chair - he tests three gadget chairs for a whole day each in a pub. And we launch our campaign to persuade government and local councils to provide free WiFi access for everyone right across the UK.
Suzi and Jason compete in a personal transport triathalon and Jon tests a range of small flat-screen LCD televisions for use in the kitchen or bedroom.
Jason, Suzi and Jon explore the world of robotics. After examining some of the most advanced examples in the world, they head out to the shops to buy what they can for a special triathlon. Elsewhere, Jon tests digital cameras and Jason builds a mind writer.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury test satellite navigation devices; Jon Bentley goes on assignment to test digital cameras; and we reveal the results of the latest Gadget Show survey. Who knows most in the gadget world?
Jon Bentley and Jason Bradbury face off in a video challenge, testing camcorders by filming their own movie chase scenes; Jon tests car stereos with the band G4 and Suzi Perry lives it up in the south of France with one of the most exclusive and indulgent gadgets you can buy: a personal submarine.
The fifth series of Britain's leading consumer technology show draws to a close with a Christmas special. Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury try to find the perfect gift.
Kit out your house for next to nothing, Binoculars with Chris Ryan, The Critical List - mobile phones.
Free WiFi for all, the campaign continues, What's on TV?, The Critical List - DAB radios, Digital bridge cameras
Working party - on compact HiFis, MP3s - 'Tested to destruction', The Critical List - toys!, It's all in the Mindwriter
Wild Challenge, The Critical List - MP3s.
iTrip, Spy Gadgets - the hunt for PS3, HDD camcorders, The Critical List - sounds creative.
Laptops - PC vs. Mac, Sky vs. BT vs. Virgin, The Critical List - juicers.
Queueing for the PS3, Digital SLR cameras, Razors - it's a cut-throat business, The Critical List - toy weaponry.
Gaming PCs vs. Consoles, iPod Shuffle, The Critical List - watches, Live search maps.
Skateboarding, Digital DJ, Microsoft Vista, The Critical List - 'smart' clothing.
Camcorders - 'Tested to destruction', Surround-sound headphones, The Critial List - digital cameras.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury pit the Nokia N95 and Apple's iPhone against each other in a series of challenges, testing their durability, multimedia functions and sat-nav capability. Jon Bentley investigates the trend toward miniaturisation, looking at a range of goods employing the tiniest technology
Suzy Perry and Jason Bradbury compare the durability of a range of rugged digital cameras in the challenging environment of Iceland, while Jon Bentley teams up with athlete Iwan Thomas to test the latest hi-tech running shoes
Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry showcase technological toys, putting a range of outdoor gadgetry to the test and looking at the latest in combination cameras - devices designed to both shoot videos and capture still images. Plus, Suzi campaigns for honesty in broadband advertising
The technophiles pit Sony's PlayStation 3 against the Nintendo Wii, compare Freeview personal video recorders and look at a revolutionary speedboat that can dive below the waves and jump out of the water.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put HD camcorders to the test, while Jon Bentley investigates music phones with the help of Radio 1 DJs Bobby Friction and Nihal. Plus, the team scrutinises the latest gadgets for the kitchen, including a kettle that can boil water in just three seconds and a chip fryer that uses just one teaspoon of olive oil.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry compare the first two HD camcorders on the market, while Jon Bentley tests a range of mobile printers after a spell of photography at Longleat Safari Park. Also under scrutiny are the latest DAB radios and a revolutionary new digital instrument.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry present a gadget gift guide, complete with advice on securing the best price. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley looks at a variety of televisions, determining the best boxes in a range of categories.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put rugged watches and multimedia players through their paces, and test the durability of a range of batteries. Elsewhere, Jon Bentley tours the R&D facilities of cutting-edge companies to see what the future holds for the world of technology - including a gadget that charges other devices wirelessly.
Jason and Suzi record a movie; Jon tries out the sleek new MacBook Air; and Jason's water-rocket car returns.
The presenters hit the countryside, heading for the hills with a phone that claims to be the toughest in the world. They also put the latest generation of hand-held GPS devices through their paces, see how a range of tents stand up to the elements and race around in some of the coolest off-road kit available. They also test the three main PVR services available and Jason finds out what is on offer at the London Toy Fair.
Suzi and Jason shop 'til they drop to see who can buy the most gadgets for a grand. Jon Bentley hits the Alps with champion skier Graham Bell to test some hi-tech skiing jackets that are wired for MP3 players and mobile phones. The team also examine whether the whole gadget revolution has passed insurance companies by, and take a look at the top five laptop bags available on the market.
Jason and Suzi are challenged to design a gadget; Jon spends the day with entrepreneur and businessman James Caan, testing the newest BlackBerries and other PDA devices; Jason goes to Europe's largest technology show, CeBIT, and Suzi tests the most popular camera phones on the market.
Jason and Suzi put the very latest robotic mops and vacuum cleaners to the test and whip up a meal using the latest cooking gadgets; Trevor Nelson joins Jon to test the newest iPod Nano; Jason hits the slopes riding a PowerBoard and Suzi investigates the very best camera phones on the market.
Jason and Suzi test new mobile phones, night-vision binoculars and satellite navigation systems whilst on the move; Jon investigates the best TVs on the market; Jason finds out about the new sporting craze of dirt surfing; and Suzi tracks down the best gizmos for office warfare.
Suzi and Jason have a speed race on the latest high-end road-racing bikes and take to the water to try out some motorised aquatic scooters. Jason visits Canfield University to try out a full-sized remote control Hummer.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury test the toughest walking boots on the market and play the video game Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 using the latest wireless laser gun technology. Jon Bentley tries out universal remote controls, and the top five gadget alarm clocks and mini laser tanks come under scrutiny.
The presenters turn their attention to music, testing a new music-based computer game, the latest in high-tech headphones and some expensive speakers. Elsewhere, Jon examines a range of domestic weather stations; and Jason looks at some of the best computer games on the market.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury compare green gadgets with their less environmentally friendly equivalents, while Jon Bentley tests the best pseudo-surround sound speaker systems on the market with the help of movie reviewer James King. Plus, a list of the top five coffee machines. Last in series, a new run begins next week.
In this edition, Suzi and Jason focus on the world of sport as they test a range of athletic gadgets.
Jon and Suzi test their newshound instincts and a range of media tools as they post entertainment reports on the web. Elsewhere, Dallas looks at survival gadgets; and Jason examines an in-car computer.
Jason and Suzi review computer games that claim to whip both body and mind into shape. Elsewhere, Jon reveals what camera accessories have made it onto his top-five list; and Dallas tries out a jet-powered version of the dangerous street luge.
Jon Bentley and Suzi Perry test the durability of heavy-duty torches by examining how they handle a cliff-dive and a clash with a 30-tonne truck, and check the credentials of two popular single-lens reflex cameras, the Nikon D60 and the Canon EOS 450D. Meanwhile, Dallas Campbell attempts to break the Scalextric world speed record.
Suzi, Jason, Dallas and Jon head to the countryside to test a range of outdoor gadgets. They drive off-road vehicles including quad bikes and go-carts, try out the best in binoculars and put a pair of laptops through their paces. Elsewhere, Suzi gets to grips with frisbees and Jon hunts down the best mobile phone deals available.
Jason and Jon explore an array of high-definition TVs. Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies teams up with Jon to test a range of high-tech running gear. Dallas visits a robot version of the Olympics in San Francisco; and Suzi names and shames her top five stupidest gadgets.
The presenters test the latest in getaway gadgets, including underwater cameras, hard wearing luggage and seaworthy vehicles.
Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley and Dallas Campbell. Jon and Jason play with some of the cleverest gizmos around; Jon finds out how to keep abreast of current events while on the go; and it is crunch time for one of the most important kitchen gadgets.
Suzi Perry, Jason Bradbury and Dallas Campbell test outdoor equipment in the last episode of the series, putting a range of backpacks and laptops through their paces and trialling skateboards, skis and skates. The new Apple iPhone is also compared with the HTC Touch Diamond and there is a countdown of the top five gadgets from the series.
Jason and Suzi test different modes of personal transport, the latest in satellite navigation and the toughest of travel cases; Dallas meets a robotic spy; and Jon and Suzi review personal entertainment gadgets.
Jason and Dallas take technology into the great outdoors; Jon Bentley reviews media-centre PCs; and Suzi asks a celebrity dentist for her thoughts on electric toothbrushes.
Suzi and Jason play spy games as they get to grips with the best in surveillance technology. The Hairy Bikers help Jon test food processors and Jason takes a look at the top five skateboards.
Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley blow up a selection of external computer hard drives with gunpowder to assess their physical toughness, before testing the latest inflatable movie screens and taking on a photo enlargement challenge. Jason Bradbury sets out to find the most impressive fireworks on the market and Dallas Campbell visits cinema special effects studio Industrial Light and Magic in San Francisco.
Jason and Suzi put recording technology to its ultimate test as they each tape a song. Elsewhere, Dallas achieves super strength with the help of a high-tech exoskeleton, Jon examines a number of folding bicycles, and Jason provides a rundown of the best internet radios available to buy.
The team assesses the latest outdoor technology by comparing the performance of analogue transmitters with cutting-edge digital devices in poor weather conditions. Thermal underwear is rated in extreme temperatures, and radios designed to withstand the rigours of a building site are fired from a home-made catapult. Jon Bentley goes in search of the best broadband deal in Britain.
Suzy Perry and Dallas Campbell assess the latest party gadgets including portable karaoke machines, cocktail makers and digital graffiti walls. Jon Bentley joins Lady Victoria Hervey at London Fashion Week to test the best cameras on the market, and Jason Bradbury provides a rundown of the top five computer games available
Suzi Perry tries to wean Jason Bradbury off his beloved Apple Mac products by getting him to test alternatives to iTunes, the iPhone and MacBook. Jon Bentley assesses voice-recognition software on speed, accuracy and ability to recognise multiple voices, and Dallas Campbell test-drives an unusual eight-legged vehicle, the Honda-powered Mondo spider.
Jon gets the help of an impressionist to try out some home phones. Suzi lists her favourite watches available on the market.
Suzi and Jason look at the best Christmas gadget gifts around. Jon tries to find which television is the best high-definition one available. The Gadget of the Year 2008 is revealed.
Suzi and Jason try and make it in to the Guinness Book Of Records. Jon takes a look at the best washing machines available. Dallas takes a look into the future by seeing what gadgets are currently being developed.
Jon tries out the latest mobile phones available. Jason and Dallas travel to Austria to test the latest ski equipment.
New series of the consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley. Suzi and Jason are gripped with Oscar fever as they put to the test a range of special-effects technology. Elsewhere, Ortis examines 3D TV, Jon looks at the best home-phone deals available and Jason visits the London Toy Fair.
Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Gail Porter, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley. Gail and Jason are thrown in at the deep end as they test wet suits, bikes and relaxing computer games. Elsewhere, Jon examines new-fangled TVs and Ortis encounters an automaton.
Scientific special of the consumer technology show. Jason Bradbury and Jon Bentley attempt to score a 'supersonic goal', employing all manner of techniques to break the sound barrier with a football. Elsewhere, Gail Porter undertakes a range of experiments in the kitchen, and Ortis Deley heads to the States to check out wireless power.
Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Gail Porter, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley. Gail and Jason compare iTunes with its new rival, Spotify, before using Facebook and Twitter to organise a 'flashmob' event at Somerset House in London. Elsewhere, Jon takes a tour bus full of sightseers around Stratford-upon-Avon to try out the very best camera phones on the market; and Ortis compiles his top five Wi-Fi routers.
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry take part in one of their most complex challenges to date, constructing a full-sized remote-controlled vehicle capable of competing in a banger race. Jon Bentley heads for New York to put touch-screen phones to the test, and Ortis Deley swims with a colony of robotic penguins in Germany
Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley explore whether it is possible to lead a totally wireless life, using Lamborghinis, powerboats, electric cars and trains above and below ground to race from London to Plymouth. On reaching their destination, the duo travel across a quarry via advanced motorbike and personal hovercraft. Meanwhile, chef Simon Rimmer tests hi-tech ovens and Jason Bradbury checks out a selection of free online games
Websites come under the spotlight as Jason Bradbury learns how to cook and Ortis Deley sets out to play the guitar, both using only online tutorials and resources. After one month, the presenters' progress is assessed by chef Antony Worrall Thompson and NME's news editor Paul Stokes. Meanwhile, Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley compare the technology for sale in London and Seoul, South Korea, and journalist Dawn Porter
Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley. Suzi and Jason compete to come up with the best application for a smartphone, Jon teams up with writer and presenter Danny Wallace to check out the latest car safety features and Ortis tests a mountain of headphones.
Consumer technology show presented by Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley. Jason and Ortis race across Derbyshire, Suzi heads off to Switzerland to check out the latest concept cars and Jon teams up with Dame Kelly Holmes to give the latest fitness gadgets a workout.
In this episode of ‘The Gadget Show’ Jason and Suzi are set a challenge to design and build a gadget that will appeal to animals as well as humans. Who can produce the most innovative and ingenious gadget for pets? From a doggy treadmill to a flushing cat toilet, the duo endure animal mayhem as they test a selection of outlandish inventions in order to get some inspiration for their own builds. Despite being allergic to dogs, Jason opts for an automatic ball-launcher that takes the arm-work out of playing ‘fetch’ with a pooch. The idea is that the dog retrieves the ball and places it into the launcher. It is then hurled 30 metres and the process begins again. Because of her love of cats, Suzi decides to build a gadget for moggies. She always wonders where her cat goes when it disappears through the cat flap, so she develops a GPS tracking device and camera for cats to wear on a harness. Jason heads off to a dog show to see if his device has the audience begging for more, and Suzi tests her purr-fect invention with TV vet Scott Miller and his cat. Which invention will be a hit with the pets and their owners? Also this time, Ortis heads into the woods with ex-special forces hard man Mike Hawk to test the best pocket tools on the market. Jon, meanwhile, trawls through the top online photo-printing services available.
Jason and Ortis join forces to build an amazing power-tool racer. Following a thorough trouncing in 2008’s Silverline Power Tool Drag Race, they decide to enter again this year. This time, however, the boys really mean business! Firstly, Jason and Ortis assess the competition. They take a good look at the vehicles that have been victorious in previous years and research the technology behind their success. They also evaluate how their team came so hopelessly unstuck last year. Deciding that chainsaw-powered vehicles are the way to go, Jason and Ortis enlist the help of ace engineers Stewart Pilley and Matthew Ward. They then track down three Stihl 8.7bhp chainsaw engines, and set about constructing a cutting-edge chainsaw-powered go-kart that might place glory within their grasp... The team decides to source an old go-kart from a karting centre and strip it down. Ortis and Jason take out the engine, seat, steering wheel and existing wheels. The rear axle is also removed from the chassis and the gear ratio is calculated specifically for the chainsaws. Lastly, they paint the kart, add new wheels and fit protective plastic to the chassis. Race day finally arrives and Ortis and Jason head to Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset to see just what their go-kart is made of. Will Jason, Ortis and their chainsaw-powered go-kart blow the competition out of the water? Or will they be humiliated and defeated once again?
Suzi Perry visits the Rinspeed HQ in Germany to drive their latest creation, a hydrofoil car, while Ortis Deley goes for a spin in the new Sand-X dune bike in Dubai. Continuing the transport theme, Jon Bentley takes to the streets of Paris without the aid of a sat-nav to test the navigational tools of multimedia devices like phones, and Jason Bradbury straps a jet engine to the hoverboard he built in series five
Ortis Deley accompanies Jason Bradbury on a trip to the high-altitude glacial resort of Saas-Fee in Switzerland, where they test a range of skiing gear in an alpine race. Ortis also visits Dubai to explore a fully automated home fitted with hi-tech equipment, and Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley provide a rundown of the five best family computer games
Christmas Special
New series. Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry fight for survival using hi-tech tools when they visit the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi - one of the most inhospitable locations on Earth. Jon Bentley tests the latest generation of e-readers on the beaches of the Caribbean, and Ortis Deley gives his opinion on some of 2010's most anticipated gadgets
Comedian Dom Joly challenges Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley to take part in a money-saving task, in which they demonstrate economic ways to run expensive pieces of technology. Meanwhile, Jason Bradbury scours the London Toy Fair for this year's must-have devices, and Jon Bentley weighs up the benefits of upgrading to Blu-ray
Two members of the team compete to shoot rival pop music videos, but while Suzi Perry has use of a full professional crew and equipment, Jason Bradbury has to do it all himself using consumer gear. Jon Bentley tests the latest smartphones on the market, asking if any have what it takes to steal the mighty iPhone's crown, and there is also a look at the top five mobile phone apps. Ortis Deley heads to the Czech Republic to try out the Snow Glider, an aerodynamic sleigh that boasts a rear-mounted propeller
The team try and avoid capture using a variety of the latest gadgets. Jo Whiley and Jon try out three of the best music streaming systems. Suzi takes a look at the best kettles available.
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury are challenged to create a mind-boggling illusion that will be judged by magician Paul Zenon. Ortis Deley travels to Barcelona to meet Reem-B, an advanced robot that can walk, grasp objects and communicate with humans, and Jon Bentley reviews the latest home cinema technology. Plus, a rundown of the five sexiest gadgets available
Ortis Deley and Suzi Perry use a combination of tracking devices, satellite photography and information readily available on the internet to locate Jon Bentley. Former Olympic 100m champion Linford Christie assesses the latest sports shoes available, and Jason Bradbury drives one of the world's fastest race-car simulators. Plus, a selection of digital cameras is subjected to extreme testing
Jason Bradbury and Ortis Deley are challenged to create two of the toughest robots money can buy. Jon Bentley travels to the Caribbean to test SLR cameras, and Suzi Perry encounters a human-powered submarine in a swimming pool. Plus, the presenters try to decide on their top five sexy gadgets
The presenters go up against experts in a variety of fields to see whether advances in technology can help amateurs beat professionals. Jason Bradbury uses a video game to compete against an elite Special Forces veteran, Suzi Perry challenges former world-champion swimmer Karen Pickering to a few lengths, and Jon Bentley pits his self-diagnosis skills against Dr Dawn Harper from Embarrassing Bodies. Plus, Ortis Deley takes on pool champion Gareth Potts
Ortis Deley joins Suzi Perry in a cookery challenge, visiting a London restaurant boasting one of the country's most technologically advanced kitchens, and pitting gadgetry against the skills of promising chefs from a leading school. The presenter also tests karaoke console games with singer Craig David, and Jon Bentley investigates the importance of backing up data
Ortis Deley competes against Jason Bradbury to design and produce a toy that will be judged by a panel of industry experts, and he also test-drives the Yike Bike - a unique mode of transport resembling a small penny-farthing. Indie band the Twang helps Suzi Perry review MP3 player docks, and Jon Bentley puts home massagers through their paces with Hollyoaks stars Kevin Sacre and Melissa Walton
As the technology magazine show celebrates its 150th episode, Suzi Perry dons a leather catsuit to re-create one of the famous `bullet-time' sequences from 1999 sci-fi thriller The Matrix, using only a domestic camcorder. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley teams up with seasoned LA paparazzi to test the latest digital cameras, and Jason Bradbury tries to break the land speed record in a vehicle powered solely by water
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry are challenged to complete an impromptu marathon across London using a variety of technological aids, and Jon Bentley puts the iPad through its paces. Meanwhile, Ortis Deley heads for Barcelona to examine a prototype that could make the gesture-operated computer technology of sci-fi thriller Minority Report a reality
Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley are challenged to put a selection of unknown devices to the test in a series of surprise challenges, each of which will push their presenting abilities to the limit. Among the tasks attempted are a race in super-speedy pedal cars, cracking the world's toughest memory stick, and a face-off with darts champion Phil Taylor
The team examines obsolete pieces of technology in the gadget graveyard, and organises a sports day using a Nintendo Wii, an Easyglider, Usain Bolt's trainers and a medieval catapult. Plus, Jon Bentley visits Pisa to put noise-cancelling headphones to the test, and Jason Bradbury presents his top five pointless-but-fun websites
Challenged to escape from a kidnapper, Ortis Deley helps Suzi Perry pit smartphones against various alternative products, and also takes a death-defying plane ride to test the latest camcorders. Meanwhile, Jason Bradbury hits the half-pipe with skating champion Nick Lomax to try out the best inline skates
Ortis Deley and Suzi Perry each use a variety of gadgets to convert a disused barn into the perfect holiday destination, with Hollyoaks family the Valentines judging their efforts. Jason Bradbury joins chef Simon Rimmer to put home barbecue equipment to the test, and Jon Bentley heads to Los Angeles to put the latest sunglasses through their paces
The team provides a round-up of the best devices of the past 12 months. Jon Bentley recalls the training shoes he tested with Kelly Holmes, and Jason Bradbury revisits his virtual car race against ex-Formula One driver Johnny Herbert. Plus, Ortis Deley's memorable encounter with Larry the robotic dog, and Suzi Perry's stint as pop video director for the band Fightstar. Last in the series
New series of the consumer technology show. Suzi and Jason mount a promotional campaign to advertise the show using cutting-edge technology. Jon tests the iPhone 4
This week, Suzi and Ortis race to the top of a mountain, Jason reports on cutting-edge gaming from Las Vegas, and the presenters get to grips with the latest coffee machines.
In this episode's challenge, Jason and Suzi go head to head in a competition to produce the best cinema trailer. With cutting-edge amateur recording equipment at their disposal and acerbic Radio 1 film critic James King judging, the stakes are high. While Jason discovers an astonishing camera capable of filming in 360-degree wraparound vision, Suzi opts to embrace the 3D fad. Suzi makes the potentially risky decision to build her own camera system, but she scores a coup when she lands the world’s only ‘emotion jacket’, designed to allow viewers to share in the intense sensations experienced by on-screen characters. Elsewhere, Ortis looks into the murky world of black ops warfare and top-secret research projects. Top of his list is the Little Dog project, run by the US military’s secretive DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) arm. The Little Dog is an incredibly advanced four-legged robot capable of giving chase to targets over rough terrain. Can Ortis persuade the creators to divulge the secrets behind this awesome new technology? Meanwhile, in Singapore, Jon and new girl Pollyanna road test the team’s top five in-ear headphones. Pollyanna soon finds herself being catapulted 200 feet in the air at 125mph on the end of a bungee rope – all in the name of research. Finally, Jon dons his whites and ventures into the kitchen with top chef Jean-Christophe Novelli to try out three of the best dishwashers on the market. But will any of the timesaving devices live up to the fiery Frenchman’s high standards?
Jon Bentley endeavours to rescue some wet electronic gadgets, Suzi tests waterproof jackets and Jason and Ortis build their own speedboats.
Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley join forces to turn a traditional seaside bed and breakfast into an automated hotel. Their new-look establishment will be packed with state-of-the-art gadgetry designed to fulfil a guest’s every need. A real-life tourism inspector will then judge their efforts. Jon Bentley and Pollyanna Woodward head off to Singapore for the spectacular annual River Festival to test out the best one-touch camcorders on the market. Closer to home, Jason Plato takes to the streets and hops on buses, taxis and rickshaws to select his top five computer games to play whilst on the move. Also, Ortis slaps on his Speedos to check out the PowerSki Jetboard – a powered surfboard capable of speeds of 40mph. Ortis’s unusual choice of surfing destination is Sweden, which has ample quantities of the ‘flat’ water for which the board is designed. Unfortunately for Ortis, however, things do not go entirely to plan.
- Ultimiate Tested to Destruction - Top 5 Gadget Games - Whole House Music Streaming - DTV Shredder (Off-Road Skateboard Hybrid)
A 'Gadget Show' football special to celebrate the start of the Uefa Europa League. Pollyanna kicks off with a report on the Robocup - the most extraordinary football contest in the world. Competing against each other are fully autonomous robots, operating entirely without human control. Will the automatons have the footballing skills to pay the bills? Since the outcry over England's disallowed goal in the World Cup, goal-line technology has become a hot topic. Ortis gets together with former international referee Graham Poll to see if it is possible to remove the man with the whistle and run a game refereed entirely by technology. Meanwhile, Pollyanna takes aim at Jason in a series of gadget football games, as the pair choose their top five ways to play off-the-pitch soccer. Elsewhere, Jon is joined by renowned football commentator Alan Parry to select the best high-definition projectors available on the market. And Suzi indulges in some of the most expensive gizmos on the planet to choose the top five gadgets only a footballer's wife could afford.
The 'Tested to Destruction' segment returns for another adrenaline-charged outing. Suzi and Pollyanna take a fast car and some powerful guns in order to subject seven tough gizmos to some extreme situations - all in the name of research. Elsewhere this week, Jon and Polly take a day trip to France to test some compact cameras. The latest models on the market come complete with interchangeable lenses, but can the tourists figure out how to use them to their advantage? In this episode's challenge, Ortis and Jason venture into the office in a bid to transform the bland environment into a fun, productive space - using only their own gadget ideas. The boys enlist a top design agency to help them on their quest, and add flair to their new concepts. Finally, Jason runs down another top five. This week, he turns his thoughts to gadgets that revamp old technology and give it an entirely new purpose.
The presenters take each other on in a demanding cross-country race over land, sea and air.
Jason and Jon debate the pros and cons of 3D television. Polly and Ortis put cloud computing to the test, and Jon visits the robot equivalent of the World Cup.
The presenters have four surprise challenges sprung on them in just one day. With golf, computer gaming, lawn mower racing and world record attempts all on the cards, the team must pull out all the stops to triumph.
Suzi examines cheap netbooks, Polly and Ortis scour the web and the high street for techie bargains, and Jon climbs behind the wheel of a swanky car to test some cut-price sa
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Jason and Ortis test a martial arts simulator and a flight simulator respectively. Jon explores mobile phone tariffs and Polly looks at the best new apps available to download.
Suzi and Jason go head to head in a gadget-based musical challenge, Jon remakes a classic film in order to test the latest in mini projectors, Ortis tests a special bike and Polly looks at the best bags on the market.
In a Gadget Show first Jon, Suzi and Jason set out to make the Gadget Show themselves! The web is filled with programmes made by enthusiasts – but what’s the best tech to shoot and cut your own programme? The team take matters into their own hands and takeover the show to make it themselves using only gadgets and tech found on the high street.
This week all five presenters square off in challenges not against each other – but against professionals, expert in their chosen field.
This week Ortis and Woodward race across London in their own high-octane, gadget-packed take on the classic game of Monopoly. Going head-to-head using the latest urban personal transport –from skates and scooters to state-of-the-art electric transport – and the latest 'augmented reality' navigation technology, it’s a race which takes them across the city via each of the railway stations on the Monopoly board. With each leg, the race picks up pace, with their urban transport getting faster and more powerful. But, it’s not all plain sailing – as if having to tackle the dreaded London traffic wasn’t bad enough, they’re also subject to random forfeits from the notorious 'chance' cards, which could give their opponent a head start – or even spell out an unexpected trip to jail.
This week, The Gadget Show presents its Christmas special and reveals this year’s must-have gadget gifts! No matter who you’re buying for, this is the only festive technology guide you’ll need. The gang have been hunting high and low for the most hi-tech, unique, intelligent, crazy and downright desirable gadgets of the season! Jason and Ortis compete to find the best gadget for girls and enlist the help of the Aston Villa ladies football team to help. Meanwhile Suzi and Pollyanna seek the advice of chart-toppers Scouting For Girls to find the best gadget for boys. Then, it’s the ultimate challenge as they pair up and compete to find this year’s essential, ultimate, must-have gadget. They take a look at some of the standout products of the year and throw in a few surprises. And the lucky recipient? The Gadget Show’s own Jon Bentley – the man who’s seen it all and is the toughest to impress with gadgets at Christmas time.
The Gadget Show hits the snowy slopes of Switzerland for another action-packed winter challenge. Jason and Ortis gear up to test the very latest hi-tech clothing, navigation gadgets and snow transport in a race which takes them to the very top of Mount Titlis in the ski resort of Engelberg.
This week, The Gadget Show is back with a brand new series and its our first where the gang performed in-front of a live studio audience. Ortis and Pollyanna head to South Africa testing photo cameras and video cameras in very extreme conditions. And, our Live Studio audience get hands on with a whole load of robots in a raging robot race. It’s going to be really wild show!
This week on The Gadget Show Suzi and Ortis are using to gadgets to help them Get Rich Quick, Jon is joined by the fabulous Flawless to test Sports MP3 players and we bring you the Top 5 Tech you should be looking out for in 2011.
This week on The Gadget Show, Jason and Pollyanna get dirty in a Gadget Rally; Ortis ascends one of London’s tallest buildings, to test the latest pedometers. And Jon gets is joined by Jessica Jane Clement to test the best ways of getting your gadgets back if they’re nicked. Thanks to all of these guys who made it all happen!
This week on The Gadget Show, Jason and Suzi are going virtual, Jon is testing All-In-One Home Cinema systems with Jonny Herbert, Ortis is off being a big kid checking out the latest toys at this years Toy Fair and Polly is off Florida to test an underwater scooter.
This week on The Gadget Show Pollyanna and Jon test the latest Smartphone’s to find the ‘King of the Smartphone’s, Guy Martin from The Boat that Guy Built tests Mountain Bikes on Cannock Chase, Ortis takes a hind end bike for a ride and Suzi is in Bed with Alarm Clocks to find the Top 5.
This week on The Gadget Show Jason and Ortis put everything on the line as they each face a seemingly impossible challenge; can Ortis build a Gravity Racer and can Jason build a Jet Powered Luge? And, on top of that, Jon tests Freeview + HD boxes with the help of Mrs Bentley and Suzi surfs the web to find the Top 5 Websites.
This week on The Gadget Show Suzi & Pollyanna have the task to beat a team of human paintballers using tech, Jon tests Bread Makers with Paul Hollywood, Pollyanna jets off to the US to drive a car blindfolded and Ortis, poses for a professional photographer to find the Top 5 Digital Photoframes.
This week on The Gadget Show Suzi and Jason get inventive by creating the cleverest, trickiest and most utterly addictive games that they can! Jon gets to grip with the more glamorous side of zoo-keeping … as he puts the latest pressure washers to the test! Ortis and Pollyanna check out the travel apps you shouldn’t leave home with out and Pollyanna also test drives a hydrogen-powered bike!
This week on The Gadget Show Suzi, Jason, Jon, Ortis & Pollyanna went into the unknown! They were given four challenges to complete in The Gadget Show, Surprise Special!
This week on The Gadget Show, the stage is set and the house lights are down – but how will Ortis and Pollyanna fare when they hit the big stage at Gadget Show Live and put on a tech-inspired music performance in front of 5000 people? Also, Jon Bentley teams up with star of, ‘How Clean is Your House’, Aggie Mackenzie, to test the latest robotic vacuum cleaners. And, if you missed Gadget Show Live this year, we’re bringing you the highlights, including our top 5 gadgets at the show and highlights from the exhibition’s gaming and future tech zones.
The presenters use the latest gadgets and gizmos to pit themselves against animals in the man v beast challenge. Jon attempts to outrun a falcon, Polly races a racehorse, Ortis goes head to head with a sniffer dog and Jason challenges a cat's agility.
This week on The Gadget Show Suzi and Ortis we’re given 24 hours to turn a run down warehouse into 2 high-tech nightspots to impress Kirk Norcross from The Only Way is Essex, Jon tested the latest toning shoes, Pollyanna got to grips with the Flyrad and Jason got gaming to put together his top 5 gaming Apps.
Polly and Jon scour Europe for the best tech deals and Jason tests out the best gaming laptops.
Jon takes to the skies above London in an iconic Goodyear blimp to test the latest entry-level DSLR cameras. These cameras are a cut above compacts, and the first step an amateur might take toward professional photography - but how will they cope when put to the test on Jon's aerial photography challenge?
Jason and Ortis use different technology when they compete against one another in a triathlon. Suzi and Pollyanna spend some time at a spa. Jon looks at some of the more unusual inventions.
Suzi Perry and Pollyanna Woodward put camping technology to the test and invite former Big Brother housemate Nikki Grahame to decide whose den is the most enticing. Jon Bentley is joined by news reporter Martin Stanford to try out tablet computers, and the team evaluates wave-riding water vehicles
The team reflects on its favourite moments from the show's 15th run, including Suzi Perry's creation of a remote-controlled robot army and Jason Bradbury's world-record attempt on a jet-powered luge. Ortis Deley and Pollyanna Woodward also recall their photography challenge in South Africa, and Jon Bentley looks back at his technology tests. Last in the series
This week on The Gadget Show we kicked off the series with Ortis and Pollyanna heading off to Morroco to make a movie using consumer video tech, Jon jetted off to Italy to test the latest folding bikes and Suzi was putting a smile on the faces of some gadget volunteers to find the Top 5 Toothbrushes.
Pollyanna checks out a powered exoskeleton, and Suzi sweeps up the best mini vacuums on the market.
The gang shop for the best gadget that you can buy for £100 and road test the latest 3D camcorders.
Jon takes a crash course in surfing and hits the waves to test the latest wetsuits. Meanwhile, Ortis goes on the hunt for the most effective shredders on the market.
This episode looks at gadget experience days, 3DTVs, gadget toasters and whether expensive cables give you value for money.
Suzi and Ortis try to give the paperback a 21st-century makeover as they create their own interactive e-books. Pollyanna takes a look at the different latest waterproof cameras available. Jon attempts to find the country's best and fastest broadband deals.
Pollyanna and Ortis try out some of the latest kitchen gadgets and later set up rival stalls at a music festival to sell what they have created. Jason finds out the best ways to get internet throughout your home. Suzi names her top camera accessories.
Ortis and Pollyanna end up getting their hands dirty after they are given the task of becoming car valets for the day. Jon, Jason and Pollyanna attempt to get their heads around the latest wireless headphones. Suzi takes a look at some of the best tablet apps available.
Ortis tries once again to race the world's fastest pedal bike. Jon steps inside one of the show's famous power tool drag racers. Suzi looks back to the show's early days.
The presenters take part in a Surprise Special in which they have no clue what challenges they will be doing.
Jason and Suzi attempt to take gaming on to next level. Ortis looks for the five toughest USB sticks available on the market.
Ortis and Suzi become creative as they create their own gadget bags. Jon is helped by a sound designer to test out some soundbar speakers.
Jason, Ortis and Jon take part in three of the most ambitious tests the show has ever tried. Jon takes a look at the latest fitness console games with the assistance of Matt Willis. Pollyanna travels to America to find out more about the most exciting hovercraft the show has ever seen. Suzi shares the websites she thinks that everyone should be taking a look at.
Jason, Jon and Pollyanna compete in Britcar 24 but while the other cars are racing round Silverstone, the presenters will be driving on a race simulator re-creating the track. Ortis takes a look at the latest hi-tech microwaves. Suzi explains how to create a photo book.
The presenters take part in a is a budget special, where they have to go to extraordinary lengths to find the best technology for the lowest price.
Polly and Ortis find themselves being challenged to use different gadgets and technology to learn a new skill. Jon takes a close look at consumer rights. Jason takes a look at the latest and best in-ear headphones.
The presenters reveal which Christmas presents should be at the top of your list this year. Polly and Suzi get the help of The Soldiers, whilst Ortis and Jason get help from the cheerleaders Cheer Force Ten as they compete to find the best gadgets.
In this special winter edition of the show Jon and Polly hit the slopes. Suzi is snuggling up indoors. Jason does a bit of Christmas shopping.
The presenters look into the future of tech, including 4G, the Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and a new military helmet that enables fighter pilots to lock onto targets by looking at them.
Jon Bentley rejoins the team as does newcomer Rachel Riley. Noise-cancelling headphones are tested at Birmingham's Spaghetti Junction. Pollyanna is in Canada to take a look at the Maverick flying car. Jon is in Manchester to put three action cameras through their paces with the help of the British BMX team. Danny Dyer offers his views on movie-streaming services.
Rachel and Jason take a look at the latest 4K television technology with the help of Got To Dance champions Chris and Wes. Pollyanna takes a look at state-of- the-art watercraft in California, Jon gets some celebrity help to test the latest convertible laptops for the new Windows 8 operating system.
Rachel and Jason try out some backlit e-readers whilst Pollyanna gets behind the wheel of The Human Car. Jon tries some walking boots on a hike in the Lake District and comedian Al Murray learns more about soundbar technology.
Rachel and Jason are in the chair this week as they team up with top cosmetic dentist James Russell to put the latest electronic toothbrushes through their paces. Polly comes face-to-face with the Mantis, the biggest all-terrain hexapod robot in the world. Jon Bentley is in Amsterdam testing out the latest batch of Android smartphones.
With 2013 already shaping up to be the year of the gamer, the team hooks up with superstar gamers KSI and Ali-A in LA at the biggest gamers’ expo on the planet – E3 – to find out how good these next-generation consoles really are. Back on home soil, Rachel and Jason enlist the help of ex-con Michael Fraser as they rig the studio with the latest home security technology.
Rachel and Jason head to a Birmingham BMX track to test the best in RC Motorbikes before putting the winner through its paces on a home built 'Loop da Loop' but will their bike and craftsmanship be enough to get them another place in the record books? Polly is on the east coast of America visiting twin brothers Geoff and Michael Howe, who have set up a business building military-grade armoured vehicles. After becoming the youngest duo ever to receive a military contract, and making the world’s fastest tank, they have clearly impressed the US Army. Will their ‘Swat Bot’ and Amphibious ATV pass muster with Polly? Jon Bentley is on the hunt for a bargain telly, looking at the 1080p HDTVs that cost under £300. With entry-level sets now boasting high-end features like 3D and TV-on-demand, are the manufacturers cutting corners or can Jon really bag a bargain? Janet Street Porter goes on a jaunt around south London, asking whether we still need to shell out for a satnav.
Rachel and Jason are investigating the nation’s wi-fi woes. Why do so many of us have trouble connecting, and what can we do about it? With new routers being released by BT and Virgin, could our connection issues soon be a thing of the past? Triple-jump gold medallist and keen cyclist Jonathan Edwards dons lycra and gets on his bike to take a look at cycle computers – technology that is fast growing in popularity. Polly is in Hungary, checking out the Mammuth Rewarron, the world’s first one-third scale, radio controlled car. Will it be a mammoth enough ride to get to the top of Polly’s leader board of thrills? With tablets of all shapes and sizes released on what appears to be a weekly basis, there is more choice than ever.
Rachel and Jason take a look at camcorders and ask whether we really need them anymore, now that we all carry one around with us built into our mobile phones. Consumer champion Dom Littlewood makes a guest appearance to test the best ways of staying safe online and stopping your personal data being snooped upon. From the tracking of our likes and dislikes to the more malicious hackers who try to get inside our hard drives, Dom has all the info to help ward off unwelcome online attention. Polly heads to Greece, where she ploughs her way through the rugged landscape just outside Athens in an all-terrain super car – the Korres P4. Is it powerful enough to catapult its way to the top of her leader board of thrills? Jon Bentley is off to Hemel Hempstead and its famous magic roundabout to test lawnmowers. In recent years, lawnmower technology has sprung forward –with the days of two-stroke engines or electric cords trailing through the kitchen window now long gone.
Jon Bentley takes a look at the world of photo books – all in the aid of surprising Rachel to commemorate her first series on the show. But how will the books look good enough for Miss Riley to take home and put on her mantelpiece. Rachel and Jason build a gadget that we all want to own – a personal flying machine.
Rachel and Jason take a look at the Google Glass wearable computer before taking a road trip to discover out whether 4G is really everything that it is cracked up to be. Pollyanna tests a Quadski whilst Jon puts three DSLR cameras to the test.
Jon looks at some of the best free- to-air TV services before making his way to Geneva, Switzerland and the European HQ of the UN to test translation apps. Jason and Rachel make a portable BBQ that is small enough to fit in your pocket. Iwan Thomas takes a look at the latest in running apps.
Jason and Rachel create a pair of tech Halloween costumes and then test them out by giving the public a scare in Birmingham. Jamie East uses a different range of budget cameras at the TV Choice awards whilst Jon takes a look at how to get better sound from flat screen TVs on a budget. Pollyanna gets the chance to drive the Batmobile in America.
Rachel and Jason test the tastiest electronic toothbrushes on the market. Polly pushes a mechanical Mantis around and Jon picks out the smartest android smartphone.
Blockbuster smartphones, fitness bands and road bikes.
Judge Jules tests four leading DJ apps in Ibiza.
Dick and Dom turn on the tech in the kitchen.
The gang look at techy treats and must-have toys.
The team attempt two world records, while Jon looks at how tech has evolved since show began in 2004.
The team turn a robotic version of Jason Bradbury into a stand-up comedian.
Jason and Rachel test the Xbox One and the Playstation 4.
Jon looks back on the best gadgets of the past 12 months.
This week the team test smart watches and in-car gadgets.
Ortis joins Rachel and Jason to reveal why the desktop PC has gone the way of the dodo.
The team put tablet cases to the test.
Jon and Jason decide which home cinema system is worthy of an Oscar.
Jon, Jason and a plethora of gadgets take on Ortis and Amy in a four-part physical and mental challenge.
In this episode, Jason, Amy and Ortis join forces in the first gadget build of the series. This time, they turn their attention to the world of gestural control. After getting their hands on a rather clever ring that tracks human motion to the tiniest degree, they have the neat idea to marry the technology up to a construction digger and use it to knock down a building. Britain’s favourite pooch, Pudsey, joins the presenting team for one week, bringing along his owner Ashley to help him test some doggie gadgets. These include a rather peculiar device that promises to do away with the pooper scooper. Jon is in his element testing the latest mirrorless cameras, a technology that has made the trusty DSLR look rather bloated. Will the newer format produce great pictures too? To find out, Jon spends a day at the UK’s leading air show and conducts a video test 12,000ft above the Northamptonshire countryside. Finally, Ortis has another report from South Korea, finding out what the future will be like when the gadgets finally take over. Jason joins the growing trend for beards, although his interest is purely professional. He will be doing some gadget testing to find out which clipper cuts the cleanest.
The team use the latest technology to try to beat some human experts at their own games.
Ortis shines a light on some tech aimed at making cyclists more visible and safer.
The team take a look at curved TVs, health check apps and the next move in Nintendo gaming.
Jason and Rachel uncover some of the most exciting and stylish wearable tech innovations around.
The team look back to the first series to see what technological evolution has done to the world of gadgets.
The team find out if the latest music-making technology can help them top the charts.
Amy takes a look at an all-purpose emergency rescue vehicle with a difference.
Jon, Jason and lots of gadgets take on Ortis and Amy in a physical and mental challenge.
The team look at mirror-less cameras and gadgets for man's best friend.
Ortis is in Seoul checking out bluetooth speakers.
This episode is filmed entirely by the team themselves using consumer kit!
In a special edition, the team are looking at exoskeletons.
Jason and Amy race souped-up lawn mower against a quad bike with airless tyres.
The team test technology while taking on sporting pros
Jason and Jon the hottest question on the planet – which is the best phone money can buy?
Union J throw a gadget-laden party.
As Christmas nears, Jason goes behind the scenes at Amazon.
Jon tests the latest mobile tablets and Jason takes part in a triathlon to test fitness technology.
Ortis travels to Manchester to visit the home of graphene.
Amy travels to Kansas City, home of the tallest water slide in the world, where she tests three leading waterproof headphones. Ortis is in Japan looking at new innovations in karaoke.
The team get thrifty in a budget special.
Amy Williams creates a 360-degree rig whilst Jason projects his image as a hologram as the duo battle it out to come up with the ultimate selfie. Jon learns whether e-books or the real thing offers the best reading experience.
In an April Fools special. Jason and Amy have to try and hoax the public by creating a multisensory installation inside a coffee shop. Jon Bentley takes a look at a selection of curved televisions and Ortis takes a look at a range of odd gadgets in Tokyo.
The presenters use technology to help their chances of beating professionals at their own game.
Jason & Amy check out the Airwheel Q3, the latest auto stabilising unicycle! - See more at: http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/news/series-20-episode-7-airwheel#sthash.7uMtyLAg.dpuf
Jon learns which Bluetooth in-ear headphones hit the spot.
The team are in Stratford-upon-Avon to take a look at the newest ideas in transport, racing across Shakespeare country in vehicles including offroad trainers and horse-racing simulators.
The presenters are at a country estate where they install all the latest gadgets in different rooms in the house.
The team take a look at the latest and greatest smartphone deals. A dragon leaves his den to take a look at Kickstarter-backed tech.
With summer just around the corner the show is packed with all of the best tech that the viewers at home will need when the sun is out.
The programme is back to review the latest technological devices on the market, including a behind-the-scenes look at gaming channel The Diamond Minecart. Ortis Deley travels to California to check out a new bionic eye implant designed to help blind people regain their sight, and Jon Bentley tests out a smart watch. Amy Williams and Jason Bradbury also host
Consumer show showcasing the latest tech. Jason and Ortis take on the British swimming team, Jon looks into new hi-res music formats, and Amy tries out an intense workout machine.
The team take a look at virtual reality headsets.
Jon looks at the latest smartphones. Jason takes on a group of ex-special forces soldiers, and Yue Xu drives a car which can speak to other vehicles.
Jon Bentley tests a product intended to replace both a laptop and tablet, questioning whether it really can offer the best of both worlds. Ortis Deley and Amy Williams taking on a professional car valet at his own game, hoping their state-of-the-art equipment will secure them victory. In the US, Yue Xu visits CES, the world's biggest technology exhibition, where she goes behind the scenes to reveal the gadgets ready to take 2016 by storm, and the team spends a day in the company of a man carving himself a career out of playing football video games.
Ortis and Jon take on Amazon Prime at transport tech, Yue Xu looks at the future of food, and inventor Colin Furze opens his top secret bunker.
Jon kits out Mitz Patel with the latest romantic gadgets.
Otis and Jason nab the latest crime-stopping gear.
Action-packed consumer show presented by Jason Bradbury, Amy Williams, Ortis Deley, Jon Bentley and Yue Xu. Ortis and Jason enforce the law, Jon goes on a gadget diet, and there's a look at the best all-action cameras on the market.
Action-packed consumer show presented by Jason Bradbury, Amy Williams, Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley. In this 'Money Is No Object' special, the gang delve into the world of luxury technology and find out how the other half lives.
What are the greatest gadgets of all time? Is it the Walkman, a microwave, a computer game or something completely different? The team argue for their favourites as they countdown to number one.
In Sweden, Jon Bentley tests out 360-degree cameras, while Ortis Deeley quizzes the big players who populate Stockholm's answer to Silicon Valley.
Jon suggests ways to keep hackers at bay, Yue and Ortis investigate the latest 3-D printers and Jason gets on his tech-laden bike to race a Bentley Bentayga.
The gang run a fine-tooth comb through the dizzying world of dog grooming, Jon weighs up the merits of HDR TV and Ortis checks out some unreal hologram tech.
Can tech turn out a better wedding cake than Bake Off winner Mark Tilling? Jon Bentley and his tech testers check out the latest camping gear.
Amy and Jason take on landscaping pros the Benton Brothers, Jon trains his ear on a £100,000 turntable and Ortis tries out Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
Ortis and Jason hone their survival skills against Aldo Kane, Jon reviews photo apps, and Jason tries to create a device that can pass itself off as human.
Jason and Jon try to prove that virtual reality can be an accessible pastime, Amy samples a VR-enhanced dining experience, and Ortis explores the surface of Mars.
Ortis and Amy test the best ice cream-related gadgets, Ortis tries the latest in follow-me drone technology, and Jon gives three flagship smartphones a whirl.
The team put supposedly indestructible devices to the test.
Action-packed consumer series. Ortis and Jon showcase the year's best Christmas buys, from student-friendly gifts to those beyond the reach of all but millionaires. Plus, Jason runs the latest toys past discerning schoolchildren, and Amy shows some Dudley office workers how to party, Gadget Show-style.
Action-packed consumer series. Jason reveals how to cash in on the soaring retro market by flogging those not-so-current gizmos. Jon and Amy try to get more TV entertainment bang for their buck, and Ortis and Jon test brand new mid-range devices against their pre-loved premium equivalents.
Craig Charles steps into the hot seat to deliver his verdict on the Nintendo Switch, Jon gets his hands on a Samsung 360 camera and Georgie Barrat kicks off her season-long experiment to transform an amateur football team using the latest tech.
Craig gets his hands on a drone made of magnetic blocks that can be reconfigured in seconds, Georgie sees which tech is helping to create Olympic boxing medalists and, in the first of a series-long feature, Ortis helps a pair paramedics de-stress.
Britain's Got Talent 2014 finalists The Addict Initiative are on hand to help Jon Bentley test the latest wireless earbuds, Georgie Barrat uses technology to focus on improving nutrition for Monkey Tree FC, and Ortis learns about immensely powerful quantum computers
Craig turns up some smart headphones, Ortis gives two paramedics a high-tech spa day, Jon makes his call on the latest Chinese smart phone and Georgie visits the New York Toy Fair.
Ortis discovers how smart fabrics can stop drivers from nodding off and spot the onset of diabetes. Jon tests three coffee machines costing £100, £600 and £3,500 respectively. With the same high-quality beans going in, will the gizmos make any difference to the end product?
Georgie attempts to get in the record books with a marathon VR session, John and Ortis pit two updated cameras against each other, and Ortis helps two paramedics to maximise their breaks.
Jon Bentley tests a new 4k Blu-ray format against its streaming equivalent. Ortis Deley helms a fire engine with the power to reduce the temperature of a burning building from 700C to 7C in just 6 seconds. Plus, Georgie Barrat takes Monkey Tree FC to the FA's hi-tech training facility.
Georgie Barrat visits an uber-cool technology hub in New York. Opened just a few months ago, New Lab is located at a former shipyard now housing a flock of start-up gadget companies behind some groundbreaking products. Plus, Ortis Deley uses the latest tech to upgrade the lives of overworked paramedics, Jon Bentley finds out if a new type of tablet can transform its users into digital artists, and gaming guru Jordan Erica-Webber gets stuck into a brand new virtual reality game. Presented by Craig Charles.
Georgie uses the latest brain-boosting apps and games to give struggling football team Monkey Tree FC the edge, Jon gets the full picture on the latest camera drone and Ortis samples a 3D printer that can cook!
Georgie peeks behind the curtains at Hursley House, a Hampshire stately home housing IBM's super-computer, Watson. Plus, the latest housework tech and Jon tests a fixed wing drone.
The time has arrived for Georgie Barrat to see how far Monkey Tree FC have come from avoiding relegation, as she finds out which tech worked best - as well as deliver one final push. Jon Bentley pits the Amazon Echo against the Google Home to see how they match up to being a music player, personal assistant and home automation controller. In London, Ortis Deley gets the lowdown at the world's best virtual reality show. As well as the latest consumer gadgets, he visits a series of VR worlds that show how advanced technology will be used in the not-so-distant future.
The gadget gang present the best tools for the summer music festivals, and Georgie visits Bermuda to see how the BAR racing team are combining tech with human ingenuity to win the America's Cup boat race.
The G Team help magician Tom London improve his YouTube videos. Ortis is in Malta to test a millionaire's dream underwater toy. And, Jon evaluates Dyson's addition to the robotic vacuum sector.
Jon taste tests some tea-making tech, Georgie follows a trail to Italy that leads to a personal cargo-carrying robot, and The G Team deliver a crash course in dash cams.
Craig Charles flies the most affordable ever drone. Jon Bentley tests out IKEA smart lighting, Georgie Barratt meets rock band The Hoosiers as they test out portable music tech and Ortis Deley reveals the coolest gadgets at Europe's biggest consumer electronics show.
Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat host a special edition from EGX, the UK's biggest gaming event, attended by 75,000 excited fans. Jordan Erica Webber unboxes the brand new Microsoft Xbox One X and gives her first impressions of one of the headline-grabbing launch titles. The team also gives its first impressions of Sony's brand new Playlink system, which is designed for social gaming. Plus, Jon examines research suggesting that gaming can increase reaction times, improve hand-eye coordination and help team-working skills.
Three model testers try out the latest high-spec toothbrushes under the watchful eye of Britain's Young Dentist of the Year, before Jon Bentley puts a £20 budget model through its paces to see whether everyone is simply pouring money down the sink. Recent developments in battery technology have resulted in a glut of brand new e-bikes, so the G Team rides three of the newest models to find out which one the canny commuter consumer should choose. Plus, Ortis Deley sees what the future holds at the Virtual Reality Show in London.
Jon Bentley assesses the worth of a range of kits now available at less than £200 that claim to tell their users which exercise, lifestyle and diet is best suited to their genetic make-up - and whether they are susceptible to certain illnesses. The G Team attempts to match personal trainer and model Em Furey with the perfect gadget for her job. Plus, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley use the power of tech to try to make better cocktails than an award-winning drinks mover and shaker.
Presenters Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat take a road trip from Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Along the way, Georgie demonstrates retro-game sensation the SuperBoy S, Jon tries out the board game Beasts of Balance, while Ortis thinks a smart ukulele is the way to keep Craig amused. Then, to drown out the drone of the motorway, they try and impress the Red Dwarf star with some state-of-the-art noise-cancelling headphones. After a pit stop at the town of Chepstow for a gadget-filled picnic, it's on to their seaside destination where even more gadgets await.
Virtual reality giants Oculus Rift give the team exclusive access to products not yet on the market, including a brand new VR platform designed to help film makers. The Fitbit smart watch goes up against the Apple Watch S3 in a test to see which has the best fitness tracking features, and the G Team help a student who wants to use tech to throw the perfect house party.
Jon Bentley looks into the multitude of navigation apps on the market. Georgie Barrat is in San Francisco, going behind the scenes of a company that makes what is likely to be one of the most popular toys this Christmas, the Anki Cozmo.
It's Christmas! The team present a comprehensive guide to the best Christmas tech presents, and show off all the gadgets needed for a brilliant festive experience. Finally, Craig uses tech to create the ultimate Christmas party.
Jon Bentley analyses the quality of smartphone cameras. Ortis Deley visits the development studios of Far Cry 5 in Montreal to see how the video game is made. Meanwhile the G-Team's latest assignment involves finding indoor training bikes and tech to help a keen cyclist get fit.
In Hong Kong, for the opening round of this year's ePrix season, Ortis pilots a Formula E car, while Georgie is driven round the circuit in an AI-controlled car. In the UK, Craig andJon Bentleycheck out three of the best electric cars on the market.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat travel to Nevada to visit the world's biggest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. The events boasts upgraded drones, upgraded VR headsets, upgraded televisions and a stream of new robots to help around the house. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley joins Craig Charles in a `versus' challenge to see if cutting-edge tech can put them on a par with professional decorators. Jon and Craig have access to the finest aids that tech has to offer, while the professionals have to rely on experience, skill and traditional tools.
The television's days may well be numbered as one of 2018's breakthrough gadgets could prove to be the laser projector, which promises better image quality than traditional projectors, offers bigger screen sizes, yet doesn't take up much space. Jon Bentley conducts a scientific test by pitting a brand new model against a top-notch TV in front of a select audience. Plus, another visit to CES in Las Vegas to look at the more unusual offerings from the world's tech companies. Presented by Craig Charles.
Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley head to Las Vegas to test 360-degree cameras, where two new models from action-cam manufacturers GoPro and Garmin promise improved software that allows users to edit their own panoramic masterpieces. Jon Bentley asks couples to test out smart tech bathroom scales, while consumer champion Harry Wallop offers more tips on tips saving cash on tech. Plus, Jordan Erica-Webber has the week's biggest gaming news. Presented by Craig Charles.
The gang ditch the studio to put the latest outdoor gadgets to the test. From staying dry against the elements and using a supercharged torch for tea-making, to dodging paintballs and hunting Bigfoot, who will come out on top?
With the help of an 'ethical hacker', Jon investigates how easy it is to gain remote access to our smart devices. The G Team compare three gadgets for cleaning cars, and Ortis races an uphill cycling champion using tech.
Jon Bentley plugs in the latest ear buds that can translate in real time, the G Team come to the aid of a boxer looking to reach the next level with the help of the latest gear, and Georgie and Ortis report on the latest advances in robotic innovations on Earth, and Mars...
Nest and Hive have both recently released brand new indoor security cameras. Jon Bentley tests them out by putting together his very own jewellery heist - with the help of a former burglar, a closed jewellery shop, a bag full of doughnuts and a stakeout vehicle from where he will monitor the performance of each camera via its smartphone app. The G Team assists golf tutor Amanda, who needs tech to help herself play better and track the progress of her clients. Plus, Jon and Georgie Barrat find out if the latest advances in sewing tech are enough to let people to make their own clothes from scratch.
Jon Bentley gets an earful of the latest advance in home cinema audio, the G Team team rustle up a sampling menu featuring three very different styles of barbecue, and domestic chores are given a gadget makeover.
Craig Charles introduces a special edition dedicated to the fastest tech in the world. Last year, Richard Browning went viral with a video of him flying with his jetpack body suit. He since set a Guinness world record for fastest speed in a body-controlled jet engine-powered suit. Ortis Deley becomes one of the first people outside the company to see the suit in action up close - and try it on. Plus, Georgie Barrat offers solutions for wi-fi speed gripes and learns about drone racing, and Jon Bentley looks into high-speed computer processing in the cloud.
Jon Bentley tests out new remote-controlled underwater drones by taking a selection to the shark tank at Liverpool's Blue Planet Aquarium. Georgie Barrat is in Sweden to try a new technological approach to the surfboard and the G Team try to help a keen runner training for a charity marathon later in the year.
Craig Charles hosts a technological World Cup house party, with gadgets to impress Adebayo Akinfenwa, the best 4K HDR TVs, the five best football games ever, and even a home-made football anthem.
Jon Bentley takes an electric Nissan Leaf on a road trip to test it out, and meets a couple of potential electric car customers on the way. The G Team have an assignment to create the perfect pool party with brilliant gadgets. Meanwhile Craig and Ortis Deley use tech to raise money as buskers.
Jon Bentley heads to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset to put three leading noise-cancelling headphones through their paces, testing for performance, comfort and sound quality. Gaming expert Jordan Erica Webber reports from the world's most prestigious video games festival, gamescom, while Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat head to Berlin's massive consumer tech exhibition, IFA, for a look at the newest launches and latest products. Plus, Jon, Ortis and Georgie reform the G Team to help dog-lover Rachel, who wants some innovative tech ideas for her beloved pooch. Presented by Craig Charles.
Episode 2 Georgie Barrat offers a bride-to-be a virtual reality experience ahead of her big day, while Jordan Erica Webber reports from the UK's biggest gaming fair and Jon Bentley puts a miniature camera to the test in a safari park. Plus, a report from the IFA tech exhibition in Berlin, examining the future of smart home technology.
The G Team is given a budget of £1,000 and challenged to come up with three home cinema options for a bunch of millennials who want the excitement of the big screen without leaving their living room. With yet another iPhone launch from Apple, Jon Bentley takes a look at some of the more unusual Android alternatives, which include the Oppo, the LG soundbox and the return of the Blackberry. Craig Charles and Ortis Deley report from the Green Meadows Festival in Peterborough, where they test out the latest in DJ tech.
Craig Charles and the team test a variety of tech designed to beat the winter blues. Georgie Barrat visits Wales to meet astronomer Mark Thompson, who helps her try out the latest stargazing apps and telescopes. Ortis Deley tests a range of specialist low-light cameras, and Jon Bentley puts a selection of nocturnal running and cycling equipment through its paces. Plus, a voice-activated board game and a spectacular holographic display.
The G Team aid a father and son with some cool new tech to enhance their computer gaming experience. Jon Bentley tries out smartphone alternatives. Ortis Deley investigates how SkyMagic use synchronised drones to put on spectacular displays. Jordan gets a hands-on demonstration of the new Forza 4 game.
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Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley put rugged tech to the test, dunking speakers into shark tanks, freezing mobile phones and dropping shatter-proof hard drives from great heights in a bid to determine which piece of hardware will prove the most indestructible. Plus, Jordan Erica Webber visits the studio behind the new blockbuster Just Cause 4 console game, to learn how the developers brought a digital 1024 square kilometres of country - complete with vehicles and extreme weather - so vividly to life.
While the G Team help music lover Gary out with some new tech, Jon tests out smart watches on an assault course, and Jordan reviews the latest in the Battlefield series.
In a Christmas special, the team have some ideas for stocking fillers, four mini-me presenters share the ideas for children's gifts, and tech is used in an attempt to turn Craig into a cracking Christmas cook.
The G Team are on the hunt for the latest baby tech to aid stressed-out new parents. Jon teams up with David Whitely to put the latest tablet offerings up against the all-conquering iPad Pro. Ortis tries out a new Farming Simulator game - how does it compare to the real thing?
The team turn a house into a smart home, Jon checks out which washing machine is the cleverest cleaner, and Eddie the Eagle straps on the latest snow tech.
Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat visit the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where rollable television screens and foldable phones are just two of the mindboggling technological advances on offer. Matthew Griffin explains why 11K TV, robotic skin, domestic holograms and cancer-diagnosing apps may well be available in the next few years, while Harry Wallop reveals how to acquire one of the biggest phones of 2019 - the Samsung Galaxy S10 - at the best possible price. Plus, gaming guru Jordan Erica Webber identifies the video games to look out for in the year ahead.
For fans of smart assistant speakers, there are now several options available with screens attached. Jon Bentley recruits two families to carry out long-term tests, hoping to grasp what the latest offerings are like to live with. Jess, who lives with her boyfriend on a canal boat in the West Midlands, invites the G Team to come up with three space-saving solutions to increase the living area in her rather cramped abode. Plus, European junior rally champion Chris Ingram finds out how the latest superrealistic driving video game, Dirt 2.0, compares with the real thing.
Jon Bentley tests the latest fully wireless headphones with the help of a parkour specialist, a rising rapper called Lady Sanity, and a top British athlete. Ortis Deley travels to Finland at the invitation of gaming giant Ubisoft, whose Scandinavian office has produced the latest version of the hit multi-player die-and-retry motocross game `Trials Rising'. Plus, a look at the new Amazon Alexa, a bicycle with the Alexa smart voice-assistant built in, and tips on how to make cheap calls abroad during Brexit and beyond.
Jon Bentley considers getting some serious skin bling, as he, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat stop off at the Vivid Ink parlour. Could the latest thing in electronic artistry help the resident needlesmiths become still more creative? The team also assesses the work of scientists at the world-renowned California Institute of Technology, who are now using augmented reality to allow people to see with their ears and cybernetics to help them walk on just one leg. Plus, a report on the latest full-frame mirrorless cameras from Nikon and Canon.
The team take a look at some of the latest gadgets to help with running in the aftermath of the London marathon, and there is also a report on a prestigious gaming awards ceremony. Plus, Georgie Barrat visits a secret laboratory in Liverpool where people get to live out their gadget-making dreams, and Jon Bentley records a podcast which will be available for download immediately after the show.
Craig Charles, Georgie Barrat and Jon Bentley heading into the wilderness to see if gadgets can make the great outdoors even greater, begining by trying to help comedian Shappi Khorsandi and her dog Taylor get into hiking using tech. Plus, Jon puts the world's first indestructible bike helmet to the test, Georgie goes cliff diving in Wales to see if it is possible get a decent action camera for under £100, and naturalist Mike Dilger reveals how to get back in touch with nature by using all manner of wild gadgets and gizmos.
Craig Charles asks the G Team to spruce up his get-up using tech - without a drop of botox in sight. Jon Bentley heads to football club Forest Green Rovers to give their pitch a once-over using three of the hottest robotic lawnmowers around, just in time for the grass-cutting season, while YouTuber Theo Baker goes behind the scenes at the finals of the Premier League's recent Fifa tournament, meeting some of the greatest players to ever pick up a controller along the way. Stateside, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat test out a brand new virtual world gaming experience.
Glaswegian funksters Shaka Loves You get some gadgets to keep their creative juices flowing while they are on tour, Jon Bentley photographs some high-end cars with the latest mirrorless cameras, and Ortis Deley challenges a drone to keep up with a Porsche.
Jon Bentley acquires three top-notch smartphones recently landed from China, so sets out to determine which - if any - is worth considering come upgrade season. Ortis Deley is hands-on with an exciting new gizmo that promises to transform the future of Hollywood special effects, while Jordan Erica Webber looks at one of the most anticipated video games this year. Plus, former England rugby star James Haskell asks the G Team for their help to cook an indulgent three-course meal to impress his new wife, Chloe Madeley.
The team test three high-end and high-tech gizmos for a pair of real-life lottery winners, while Jon reviews three of the most popular cordless vacuum cleaners around. Plus, Inbetweeners star and gaming fanatic James Buckley is joined by his best `fwend' to take a look at three retro games consoles.
In a special edition of the show, Craig Charles, Ortis Deley, Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat try to find out whether technology can help them beat professionals at their own games. Craig takes on a champion pool player, putting his faith in gadgets to help him rack up a point for the team, while Georgie dons a hard hat to see if she can out-perform a group of builders. Jon is tasked with creating a floral display for a high-end hotel, and Ortis tries to win a place on the famed blue-badge tour guide training programme.
Jon Bentley spends his day learning how to become a top beatboxer while testing out the latest portable Bluetooth speakers on the market. Google is turning 21, so in celebration, Ortis Deley delves into the company's archives to see how it came to be one of the world's most successful tech brands, before gazing into the future to see what the next step in the journey could be. Plus, Craig Charles examines the latest innovation from legendary guitar-maker Fender, and Jordan Erica Webber reviews the hottest hardware.
Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley head to South Uist in the Outer Hebrides, where they check out the latest in land yachts, test long-range photography tech, employ underwater drones while whale watching and use a translation app.
Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley meet a couple who won a million pounds on the lottery. Rather than blow the lot on a big house, a flash car and an exotic holiday, Daniel and Charlotte kept quite a lot back to spend on expensive gadgets, and want the G Team to help them decide what to splurge on. Plus, Ortis continues his quest to get the iconic wheels of steel by Technics Turntables into his tech Wall of Fame, and the programme helps celebrate the 21st birthday of search engine Google. Last in the series.
Georgie heads to a tech fair in Germany, Jon road tests the latest dash cams, and the G Team pack their suitcases full of tech on a trip to world's best B&B.
The G Team tests a gaggle of gardening gadgets against former Blue Peter gardener Lee Connelly, compares folding e-bikes, and reveals how Apple are now looking into the games market.
The G Team find a new environmentally friendly gadget for a vegan cafe owner, Ortis tests a futuristic quadrofoil, Jon finds the best budget metal detector, and Georgie champions the GoPro.
Georgie Barrat heads to Alton Towers to test action cameras on a rollercoaster, Ortis Deley considers whether the JVC camcorder deserves its place in history, while Jon Bentley assesses the future of 5G. The G Team answers the call of a serial singleton who has been unlucky in his hunt for love - can the latest tech help find him the perfect partner at last? Plus, gaming expert Jordan Erica Webber takes a first look at Nintendo's latest foray into the fitness world.
Members of the G Team pitch the latest survival tech to former Royal Marine sniper Aldo Kane, while Jon Bentley pounds the pavements with a TV journalist for the day to test out the latest big screen smartphones. Over in California, Georgie Barrat discovers why the electric scooter company's success hasn't yet made it this side of the pond, before Ortis Deley gets an exclusive try himself during their first UK trials. Plus, this week's Wall of Fame sees Jon pitch for the UK's best-selling computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi.
Jon Bentley and BBC 1Xtra DJ and part-time TV reviewer Sideman Allday find out how tech can help avoid overly pricey TV subscriptions. Georgie Barrat appraises Segway's latest personal transport kit, which `follows' people around even when not being ridden. Ortis Deley heads for the hills to test out Google's latest mapping innovation, which allows anyone to record `street view' themselves. Plus, the G Team goes back to university, hoping to teach a group of second-year students how to cook with three of the hottest kitchen gadgets around.
Craig Charles and the team celebrate the 400th edition of the technology programme, with Georgie Barrat building a birthday cake out of smartphones and 3D-printed buttercream. Jon Bentley heads to Paris to put the latest sat-nav devices through their paces, while Ortis Deley compares tech available when the show began in 2004 with the Apple iPhone 11. For the grand finale, the presenters embark on a mission to reclaim a world record they once held - for the longest jump by a remote-controlled car.
Georgie Barrat sees if she can cut it as a market trader, selling fruit and veg. She is trying to drag one of the oldest trades in history into the 21st century, and is hoping her tech will raise her to the standard required by the market manager. Ortis Deley employs tech in a bid to match a professional chauffeuring service. His celeb client is Theo Paphitis, who is more used to being whisked around in a £100,000 Range Rover. Will Ortis' offer of the cheapest new car in Britain stuffed with tech provide an equally comfortable ride, or will the Dragon declare himself out?
Superstar DJ-and-producing duo Sigma help Jon Bentley test out the latest in multi-room speakers just in time for the party season. Elsewhere, the G Team shows its flexible side limbering up with comedian and self-confessed yogi Suzi Ruffell to test out the latest yoga tech. Georgie Barrat bags herself an exclusive coaching session with gamer Brendon Lewis, while back in the studio Harry Wallop drops by to help viewers bag the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
With a nod to the season of goodwill and gifts, the team highlights some of the more innovative products available this Christmas. Georgie Barrat is on cooking duties, aided by a raft of kitchen tech and by Jon Bentley as her sous chef. But will either be of any help with getting Christmas dinner on the table in time? Meanwhile, Ortis Deley and Craig Charles are in charge of putting on a hi-tech party, and have invited round plenty of friends and family - including the UK's oldest identical twins. The gang also acquires the ultimate Christmas tree.
Jon Bentley, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat go to the aid of a young family to see which tech for toddlers will come out on top. Jon also tests some budget tablets and laptops, ascertaining whether a mere £250 can secure enough grunt to power through a selection of normal daily tasks. Ortis turns locksmith for a day as he finds out how safe new smart locks are, while Jordan Erica Webber gives presenter Craig Charles a first look at Google's new gaming service.
Georgie Barrat tests out the world's first VR bungee jump, while Jon Bentley heads back to primary school to see which dishwasher is best for removing congealed gravy and custard. Back in the studio, Craig Charles discusses money-saving tips with journalist Harry Wallop, while Jon, Georgie and Ortis Deley unbox one of the most exciting pieces of tech to hit the shelves this year.
Jon Bentley takes Google's latest laptop - the Pixelbook Go - on a day's work experience at one of the world's foremost news websites, the Mail Online. The G Team assists some NHS nurses who want to see how gadgets can get them improve their sleep patterns when working night shifts. Plus, Craig Charles attempts to turn a house into a smart home using off-the-shelf DIY kits and Georgie Barrat hunts down the must-haves for 2020 at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas.
Craig Charles assesses Samsung's much-anticipated folding Galaxy Z Flip, while Jon Bentley gives Gogglebox star Sandra Martin three affordable 65-inch televisions to check out. Ortis Deley spends the day with his three-year-old daughter at London's annual Toy Fair where they explore the hottest techy playthings on offer for 2020. The team also revisits 1971, a year when floppy disks were not only a thing but were actually floppy and Craig continues his attempt to turn a house into a smart home. Plus, Harry Wallop has his latest tips on how to save money using tech.
Jon Bentley road-tests one the hottest smartphones on the market, the Samsung Galaxy S20, and reveals whether it's worth its premium price tag. Georgie Barrat gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Las Vegas, finding out how Sin City is reinventing itself in to one of the most technologically advanced places in the world. Plus, Ortis Deley reveals how 1995 defined the tech world of today, while a new feature sees Craig Charles attempt to turn a house into a smart home using so-called `easy fit' DIY kits.
Ortis Deley delves into the world of 8KTV, bagging an exclusive behind-the-scenes invite to BT Sport's 8K preparations, before checking in with one of its hosts, Gary Lineker, to see what he makes of the new tech. Jon Bentley joins forces with Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Selasi Gbormittah to put three smart ovens through their paces. Plus, the G Team turns its attention to the feline world, heading to a cat cafe to see what man's furry friends make of cutting-edge gizmos designed to keep them amused.
Jon Bentley gets his hands on three of the latest soundbars, which promise to bring high-end cinematic audio to any self-respecting living room. Georgie Barrat heads into the rugged mountains of north Wales to take a ride on the world's longest zip line, while testing out a robust new drone ready to take to the skies - even in the wind and rain. The G Team jumps in at the deep end with three gadgets aimed at helping an aspiring swimmer take vital seconds off a lap time. Plus, Craig Charles tries to set up a wireless security system.
Jon Bentley goes on a seaside break with an inexpensive DSLR camera to see if it can capture the essence of a great British holiday, while Craig Charles learns to play the piano with help from a smart speaker. Ortis Deley goes behind-the-scenes at a leading e-sports team's training camp to find out how these new stars of the gaming world prepare for a major event. Plus, the G-Team dusts itself down to find the cleaning gadgets that promise to make household chores a breeze and Jordan Erica Webber dives into the world of gaming.
At the moment the 2020 Olympic Games were supposed to be starting in Tokyo, the presenters limber up to see if tech can put them on a par with elite athletes from four different events. Ortis Deley heads to the home of the next generation of British sport, Loughborough University, to take on a female weightlifter with the help of robotics. Plus, Craig Charles teams up with the fastest drone pilots in the country to try to outpace a group of medal-winning sprinters in a 4x100 metre relay.
Jon takes three battery-powered lawnmowers for a spin on a Ryder Cup golf course to find out which one is top of the leaderboard.
Georgie spends a day at one of the world's most futuristic farms. Jon tests three gadget prams.
The G Team equip a pair of backpackers with the latest gear. Otis goes off road in the Ukraine. And Craig turns on some voice-activated home lighting.
Jon kits out an old car with some of the latest after-market gadgets. Jordan's got a rundown of the best rebooted retro video games. Georgie unboxes an electric bike that you build yourself.
Craig, Jon, Georgie and Ortis go on holiday with a shed load of the latest tech for a camping adventure.
Craig Charles continues his mission to create the ultimate smart home, while Georgie Barrat acquires FitBit's latest smart watch, which not only will track a person's workouts but says it can help predict illness and alleviate stress. Ortis Deley recounts the tech story of 1975 - a year that Microsoft got their first gig, Ceefax hit TV screens and, thanks to the humble sandwich toaster, grilled cheese butties became an instant hit in the UK. Plus, Jon Bentley's bags himself an exclusive invite to what is shaping up to be the only major tech expo in 2020 - IFA in Berlin.
Jon Bentley compares three budget-friendly coffee machines against a model worth over £15,000, while Craig Charles arms his house with a techy smart lock. Ortis Deley gains behind-the-scenes access to a company that makes drones for the British military. After taking a couple of the devices for a spin, he finds out how this top-secret tech could soon be in drones available to the public. Meanwhile, Georgie Barrat and the G Team advise a tennis coach who wants to see if gadgets can give her players the edge.
Jon Bentley enlists the help of comedian Jo Enright to get to grips with three printers that promise to take the hassle out of putting ink onto paper. Georgie Barrat gets her hands on FitBit's brand new wearable, the Sense, which not only tracks how fit a person is, but can also monitor stress and even predict illness. While Ortis Deley delves deep into the tech archives, Harry Wallop reveals a techy way for freelancers to save time and money.
Craig Charles is challenged to fit another bit of cutting-edge smart home tech to his humble abode - this time voice-operated blinds. Jordan Erica Webber lands herself the ultimate flight simulator rig to give Microsoft's latest edition of their flying game series a thorough shakedown. Jon Bentley jumps into the world of online video, testing out of the latest vlogging tech with YouTube star TechFlow. Plus, it's Georgie Barrat's turn to travel back to a tech year in time.
Ortis Deley spends the day shooting an epic movie trailer with some of the best camera kit around, Georgie Barrat and the G Team help a drag artist revamp their look using tech, while Jon Bentley hops into bed with The Sleep Geek to try out the top techy mattresses. Plus, Harry Wallop explains how to avoid falling into the trap of paying for services after the free trial period has ended.
Craig Charles hosts a special edition of the show dedicated to AI, looking into how this technology could change life in the future. Ortis Deley is challenged to compose a new theme music for the show using nothing but artificial intelligence, and Georgie Barrat pays a visit to Ocado Technology to check out the latest advances in robotic technology. Plus, The Chase's Paul Sinha offers tips on the best AI assistants on the market.
Jon Bentley finds out whether it's Huawei or the highway for the Chinese smartphone brand since losing the rights to use Google's hugely popular apps and Ortis Deley teams up with a rally champion to race Porsche's latest electric supercar. Plus, Georgie Barrat and the G Team come to the aid of an AirBnB host who wants a tech makeover and Jordan Erica Webber takes an exclusive look at the latest innovations in PC gaming.
Film-maker and director Philip Bloom joins Jon Bentley to test two of the latest innovations in consumer Steadicam technology. Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley head to the coast and take to the waves on a hydrofoiling surfboard, which the manufacturers claim takes just 30 minutes to master. Host Craig Charles is tasked with installing a home security system, while Harry Wallop reveals how tech can be used to cut the cost of holidays.
Jon Bentley and Craig Charles contemplate whether a model of phone of similar specification to a flagship device at double the price can compete on performance. Jordan Erica Webber takes an in-depth look at one of the most anticipated gaming devices of all time - the Xbox Series X. Harry Wallop reports from the front line of tech, seeing how the cashless society is gathering pace in the UK and looks at how we will not only be cashless soon but walletless too.
Jon Bentley visits a theme park to find out which instant camera is the best value for money now the format has recently seen a resurgence. Georgie Barrat goes behind the scenes to find out how consumer tech and VR headsets are being used to bring the real world to life. The G Team answers the calls of a couple who want tech to bring them closer together, while there's another money saving tech tip from Harry Wallop.
Georgie Barrat bags yet another exclusive invite as she goes behind the scenes at a company that's using virtual reality to bring the real world to life. Jon Bentley builds his very own drive-in movie theatre to test big pictures from the latest micro projectors, while Jordan Erica Webber assesses Sony's next-generation console, the PS5. Plus, Craig Charles tries out some voice-activated Christmas tree lights
Jon Bentley flexes his testing muscles down the gym, putting the latest smartwatches through their fitness paces with the help of the world's fittest woman Sam Briggs. Craig Charles and Ortis Deley go head to head in a new challenge segment, putting Apple's recently released iPhone 12 against its three-year-old cousin the iPhone X, to find out if the latest model is a must-buy or not. Plus, money-saving tips from Harry Wallop and the latest gaming news courtesy of Jordan Erica Webber.
Jon Bentley tests a pair of top noise-cancelling earbuds with the help of a drum and bass legend, before getting his hands on Apple's brand-new Pro Max headphones. Craig Charles tries to get a smart lighting system playing properly with his television in a bid to experience the ultimate immersive home cinema. Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat face-off in this week's challenge, pitting high-end against entry-level cooking tech, with the results judged by a revered food critic. Plus, a piece of tech from the archives - the humble 35mm camera - is reappraised in the modern age, and Jordan Erica Webber previews the big gaming releases of 2021.
Jon Bentley takes to the skies, testing out consumer drones that not only promise to be friendly to the domestic pocket, but are easy to fly and can record top-notch video. Armed with a budget and a premium Sonos soundbar, Jon and Georgie Barrat battle it out to see if there's as much difference in performance as the price tag suggests. Plus, Ortis Deley brings a rundown of his top five bike accessories and Harry Wallop demonstrates how claiming compensation can be as simple as a click of a mouse. Presented by Craig Charles.
Georgie Barrat compares 1998's Nokia 5110 against Samsung's brand new S21 in a bid to assess far mobile phone technology has moved on in 23 years. Jon Bentley is on double duty, first finding out which smart video doorbell is the best value, before going head to head with Craig Charles pitting corded and cordless vacuum cleaners against one another. Plus, Ortis Deley helps an interior designer who wants to see how tech can help in giving her home a much-needed makeover.
Jon Bentley sees how three budget 5G smartphones fare on a whistle-stop tour of Liverpool. Along with Ortis Deley, Jon also looks over some astronomy-related tech. Georgie Barrat assesses the best headphones available for under £50, while Harry Wallop looks an app that promises to not only help people save on the food bill, but also prevent waste. Craig Charles offers a rundown of the hottest deals from the tech world and a brand-new competition that is anything but budget.
Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley see if now's the time to upgrade to an 8KTV. A chef tries to create fine dining cuisine using the latest consumer microwaves. Georgie Barrat's got a tech solution to help a viewer tear his eight-year-old child away from his games console. And Craig Charles learns how to install an automated dog feeder into a smart home.
Jon Bentley takes TV duo Dick and Dom on a day-trip to find out which is the best 42-inch TV. Plus, Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat test washing machines. Craig Charles tests a piece of tech used to train dogs, and impressionist Luke Kempner attempts to overhaul his online streaming game.
Craig Charles and Ortis Deley go camping to find out if you need to spend a fortune on high-end tents, sleeping bags and stoves to have a premium outdoors experience. Jon Bentley tests microwaves, and there is a feature on a lunchbox that can not only store your lunch, but heat it up as well.
Georgie and Jon find out if whether Apple's new MacBook Air lives up to its hype. Jon is joined by Stuart Maconie to put some of the latest hiking tech through its paces.
Craig, Jon, Georgie and Ortis look at the latest technology. Can a free camera app protect homes effectively? Budget smart speakers and gaming monitors are also tested out.
This week, Ortis and Georgie put Apple Fitness up against a big-name competitor to see if it's the ultimate techie workout solution.
Action-packed tech consumer series hosted by Craig Charles. Jon and Georgie check out new BBQs, asking whether you should buy gas or charcoal?
Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley return with more tech advice and reviews. In this first episode, Jon puts three big-brand budget phones to the test - the Apple iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Google Pixel 4a. Georgie dives into the world of TVs, and with prices recently tumbling for high-end sets, she compares the popular OLED models with Samsung's own QLED tech.
Jon takes to the skies to put Apple's highly impressive AirPods Max to the test, and Harry Wallop shares tips to save money on bicycle insurance. Meanwhile, George and Ortis go head-to-head in a battle of Android smartphones, and Craig tries his hand at some smart home tech, but how will he fare when attempting to make chicken wings in a pressure cooker?
Jon Bentley tests four of the latest electric cars and Craig Charles uncovers a new piece of tech that claims to aid weight loss and help people work out more efficiently by simply using the power of your breath. Ortis Deley goes head to head with Jon as they find out if you can save a packet by repairing your broken and worn-out tech, and Georgie Barrat tackles another techie Top 5.
Ortis tests out a pair of Rayban's latest smart shades, and Jon compares three bits of tech that promise to deliver big sound to your movie experience. Meanwhile, Craig jumps into the world of virtual reality with the Oculus Quest 2, and George tests out pressure washers on a farm.
Jon Bentley becomes an influencer for the day as he heads to the UK's only social media house to test out the latest Wi-F tech, while Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat compare a budget smartwatch to one of the market leaders. Craig Charles checks out innovative tech that helps people drift off to sleep with ease.
Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat come up with an idea to test out smart lightbulbs, while Craig Chrles is tasked with making his wine taste sublime - using the Kelvin K2, which not only tells when wine is at the optimum temperature, but also what should be eaten with it and even what glass it should be drunk from
Craig's rolling up his sleeves on a building site to help Georgie test a pair of rugged phones that promise high-end performance. Jon spends the day with TikTok star Akafi Ali to test budget webcams, and Ortis offers a Top 5 rundown of voice-activated tech, including the world's first coffee machine that not only brews coffee but orders it too
Jon finds out if the iPad is still the best tablet on the market, and Jordan has a review of the latest new console to hit the shelves, Nintendo's Switch OLED. Elsewhere, Georgie and Ortis battle it out in another challenge, answering an age-old problem - are branded drills, saws and sanders better than the cheaper, unbranded versions?
Jon tests three entry-level short-throw projectors to see which is best for those cinema sessions, and Craig has found a gadget which claims to make our teeth whiter. Ortis and Craig go head to head in this week's challenge - can a portable speaker almost half the price of the Sonos Roam kick it with the big brand?
Jon and Georgie test out the iPad Pro against the MacBook Air, while Ortis presents a rundown of his favourite smartphone accessories. Craig has uncovered another gadget with bold claims - the world's smallest vacuum - which could revolutionise the way people pack for holidays, and Jon heads to a classic railway with a long-standing member of the BBC Radio 4 Archers team to test eReaders
Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley look at the tech available this Christmas, from eBikes to Bluetooth speakers, and stocking fillers to smart-home gadgets. With the big day only weeks away, Craig will be telling four magical tales featuring Georgie, Jon and Ortis in the starring roles, and answering all the big tech questions for 2021
Georgie and Ortis battle it out for the final techie challenge of 2021, as they put the GoPro HERO10 up against DJI's recently released Action 2 camera with the help of the monkeys at Twycross Zoo. Meanwhile, Jordan's got answers to all the big gaming questions just in time for Christmas, and Craig gets to grips with a gadget that prints smartphone photos at home
We delve into the history books and see just how far the world of tech has come as we celebrate the run-up to the show's coming of age, after nearly 18 years on TV.
Georgie goes treasure hunting with former star of the show, Annabel Croft, as we put Apple's AirTag up against two contenders to see which is best.
Ortis is in the testing hotseat, and the saddle as he takes 3 commuter bikes for a ride with the help of two world record holders to find out which is best.
This week, it's Vax versus Bissell. Which is best when it comes to stubborn carpet stains? Ortis and Georgie have the answer. Jon's gone to the salon, testing 3 techy hairdryers.
Jon joins the world's best turntablist to test out on ear headphones; Georgie and Ortis make the best biscuit using the latest baking tech.
Georgie is joined by Donald Trump, Michael McIntyre and Sir Ian McKellen.
In honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the team decide to celebrate all things British, including Ortis Deley, who finds a healthier way to cook fish and chips using tech. Jon Bentley is joined by guest presenter Maddie Moate to see how consumer tech made in the UK compares with the market leaders from overseas, and Craig Charles checks out an innovative British invention as he tests out a pair of musical gloves.
Jon looks at some of the newest flagship smartphones aboard one of the Royal Navy's oldest flagships, HMS Victory. Meanwhile, Ortis is joined by Paralympian Libby Clegg as they put two fitness bands through their paces, and shares a a way for viewers to save a bit of money on their food-shopping bills.
Football commentator and presenter Pien Meulensteen joins as guest host as she helps to test televisions perfect for children's bedrooms. Elsewhere, Jon is joined by professional adventurers the Turner Twins, who break down the latest navigation tech as they traverse the harsh terrain of Alton Towers.
Ortis takes on champion rally driver Chris Ingram in an epic racing challenge.
Jon and Ortis go head-to-head in the battle of the streaming sticks, but which will come out on top - Roku or Fire TV?
It's time to break out the factor 50, blast out your Bluetooth speaker and get your app-connected shades on. Ortis finds out which fridge freezers you should buy to keep those choc ices from melting. It's the Gadget Show with a summery twist
Ortis and Georgie help turn a bland home office into a superfly gaming den, and ask whether people really need to spend top dollar to get great running earbuds. Elsewhere, Jon meets up with social media star Arshdeep Soni to test out the best smartphones for social media, and Harry Wallop is on hand to offer some top tips on how to save money on spiralling energy bills.
Ortis and Georgie help a party-loving couple upgrade their speaker set-up and ask whether anyone needs to spend big on a smoothie maker to get the best results. Jon tests dumbphones - an increasingly popular option for people wanting to step away from smartphones - and resident money-saving guru Harry Wallop looks at an app that could save people money when buying petrol
Ortis and Georgie show a hectic household how they could make their lives easier by exploring the latest smart blinds, see whether spending big on a toastie maker is needed to get great-tasting results, and have a look at a cutting-edge yet budget-friendly robotic vacuum cleaner. Elsewhere, Jon puts two pushchairs to the test, while resident money-saver Harry Wallop shows how to save cash on train tickets
Households across the nation hope to make their lives better with tech. Step up Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat, who show them the latest time, energy and money saving gadgets.
Ortis and Georgie show some new parents the best baby monitors, see whether you need to break the bank on a soundbar to get great results, and try out a new dashcam.
Ortis and Georgie show their guests some tech to help deal with high blood pressure, test out the latest soup-makers, and check out an eco-friendly turntable.
Ortis and Georgie help a family upgrade their home security, test out waterproof jackets and review a range of tech that should help make home decorating a breeze.
Ortis and Georgie show their guests some automated tech to make domestic chores easier, test out the latest voice-controlled speakers and check out a cutting-edge smart projector.
Ortis and Georgie check out glamping gadgets and explore how to learn a language using tech. Harry tests an app that might help save money on electricity bills.
Ortis and Georgie demonstrate tech that could improve working from home; Jon tests pet vacuums; and Harry tries an app that might save money on subscriptions.
Ortis and Georgie see if tech can make an easier school run, Jon compares dishwashers, and Harry tries a website that claims to save money on food.
Ortis and Georgie test the best torches on the market, review VR gaming headphones, and try and see if they can please some coffee connoisseurs.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat assess a top-performing toaster and an innovative iron, while Jon Bentley reviews the iPhone 14. Plus, Harry Wallop offers money-saving tips.
Road-testing gadgets including the latest cameras and TVs, a gaming monitor which frees up the TV, noise-cancelling headphones and a sustainable electric toothbrush.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat throw a house party, showing their guests the latest in DJ and speaker gear. Jon Bentley compares a premium and budget doorbell.
Tested this time: ways to grow plants at home, workout trainers, and a versatile bread maker. Plus hedge trimmers compared, and a cheap coffee maker assessed.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat assist a family looking for ways to upgrade their garden get-togethers for the summer. Jon Bentley pits the iPad against a budget competitor.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat demonstrate an array of gadgets to make baking a breeze to a household of students, test out the latest hairdryers, and check out budget smart speakers.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat help a family to spend quality time together. Three air fryers go head to head in a blind test and Jon Bentley tries out a pair of robotic vaccums.
Tested this time: travel cases and a walking routes app, security cameras, and a smart water dispenser saving on plastic bottle use.
Ortis and Georgie advise a couple who need gadget help at home - from an automated way to do gardening to a new way to watch TV. Jon tests food processors.
Ortis and Georgie test Bluetooth boomboxes and check out a slow juicer. Jon looks at fitness bands, and a tablet is tested that could be an real bargain.
Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat offer a smart solution to lost keys, and a new way to work out without pricy gym fees, while Jon Bentley tests two microwaves.
Ortis and Georgie show a single mum how gadgets could give her a helping hand. Plus the best value electric BBQs, and online shopping tips.
