The Gadget Show Episode Rating Graph
Jun 2004 - Jul 2023
Jun 2004 - Jul 2023
6.8
Browse episode ratings trends for The Gadget Show. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The Gadget Show's 464 episodes.
S36 Ep4
9.3
19th Oct 2022
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.
S36 Ep1
8.6
28th Sep 2022
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.
S31 Ep8
8.5
31st Jul 2020
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.
S30 Ep9
8.5
29th Nov 2019
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.
S15 Ep10
8.5
18th Apr 2011
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.
S15 Ep5
8.5
14th Mar 2011
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.
S31 Ep2
8.4
19th Jun 2020
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.
S31 Ep3
8.3
26th Jun 2020
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.
S20 Ep8
8.3
3rd Nov 2014
In a special edition, the team are looking at exoskeletons.
S15 Ep12
8.3
2nd May 2011
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.
S15 Ep8
8.3
4th Apr 2011
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!
S15 Ep6
8.3
21st Mar 2011
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.
S15 Ep2
8.3
21st Feb 2011
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.
S15 Ep1
8.3
14th Feb 2011
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!
S23 Ep1
8.2
19th Feb 2016
The team take a look at virtual reality headsets.
S31 Ep4
8.2
3rd Jul 2020
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.
S35 Ep8
8.1
29th Jun 2022
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.
S36 Ep5
8.0
26th Oct 2022
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.
S34 Ep4
8.0
20th Oct 2021
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.
S33 Ep4
8.0
26th Feb 2021
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.
S33 Ep2
8.0
12th Feb 2021
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.
S33 Ep1
8.0
5th Feb 2021
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.
S31 Ep12
8.0
28th Aug 2020
Craig, Jon, Georgie and Ortis go on holiday with a shed load of the latest tech for a camping adventure.
S19 Ep2
8.0
3rd Mar 2014
The team put tablet cases to the test.
S16 Ep20
8.0
24th Dec 2011
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.
S15 Ep14
8.0
16th May 2011
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?
S15 Ep9
8.0
11th Apr 2011
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!
S32 Ep3
7.9
9th Oct 2020
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.
S24 Ep7
7.9
18th Nov 2016
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.
S31 Ep1
7.9
12th Jun 2020
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.
S20 Ep7
7.9
27th Oct 2014
This episode is filmed entirely by the team themselves using consumer kit!
S33 Ep11
7.9
30th Apr 2021
This week, Ortis and Georgie put Apple Fitness up against a big-name competitor to see if it's the ultimate techie workout solution.
S31 Ep5
7.8
10th Jul 2020
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.
S19 Ep1
7.8
24th Feb 2014
Ortis joins Rachel and Jason to reveal why the desktop PC has gone the way of the dodo.
S33 Ep6
7.8
12th Mar 2021
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.
S33 Ep3
7.8
19th Feb 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.
S24 Ep10
7.8
9th Dec 2016
The team put supposedly indestructible devices to the test.
S33 Ep7
7.8
19th Mar 2021
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.
S31 Ep6
7.8
17th Jul 2020
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.
S21 Ep7
7.8
13th Apr 2015
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
S20 Ep9
7.8
10th Nov 2014
Jason and Amy race souped-up lawn mower against a quad bike with airless tyres.
S20 Ep1
7.8
15th Sep 2014
The team look back to the first series to see what technological evolution has done to the world of gadgets.
S32 Ep4
7.7
16th Oct 2020
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.
S24 Ep2
7.7
14th Oct 2016
In Sweden, Jon Bentley tests out 360-degree cameras, while Ortis Deeley quizzes the big players who populate Stockholm's answer to Silicon Valley.
S33 Ep8
7.7
26th Mar 2021
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.
S25 Ep12
7.7
9th Jun 2017
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.
S36 Ep2
7.7
5th Oct 2022
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
S32 Ep1
7.7
25th Sep 2020
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.
S25 Ep10
7.7
26th May 2017
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.
S19 Ep6
7.7
31st Mar 2014
The team use the latest technology to try to beat some human experts at their own games.
S16 Ep8
7.7
3rd Oct 2011
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.
S15 Ep16
7.7
30th May 2011
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
S15 Ep15
7.7
23rd May 2011
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.
S15 Ep13
7.7
9th May 2011
Polly and Jon scour Europe for the best tech deals and Jason tests out the best gaming laptops.
S15 Ep7
7.7
28th Mar 2011
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.
S15 Ep3
7.7
28th Feb 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!
S37 Ep12
7.6
14th Jul 2023
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.
S35 Ep11
7.6
20th Jul 2022
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?
S30 Ep10
7.6
6th Dec 2019
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.
S19 Ep7
7.6
7th Apr 2014
Ortis shines a light on some tech aimed at making cyclists more visible and safer.
S21 Ep2
7.6
9th Mar 2015
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.
S25 Ep5
7.6
7th Apr 2017
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?
S25 Ep2
7.6
17th Mar 2017
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.
S21 Ep1
7.5
2nd Mar 2015
Ortis travels to Manchester to visit the home of graphene.
S33 Ep12
7.5
7th May 2021
Action-packed tech consumer series hosted by Craig Charles. Jon and Georgie check out new BBQs, asking whether you should buy gas or charcoal?
S33 Ep9
7.5
16th Apr 2021
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.
S32 Ep11
7.5
4th Dec 2020
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
S32 Ep10
7.5
27th Nov 2020
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.
S24 Ep5
7.5
4th Nov 2016
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.
S32 Ep5
7.4
23rd Oct 2020
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.
S35 Ep9
7.4
6th Jul 2022
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.
S25 Ep8
7.4
12th May 2017
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.
S20 Ep2
7.4
22nd Sep 2014
The team find out if the latest music-making technology can help them top the charts.
S32 Ep6
7.4
30th Oct 2020
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.
S36 Ep6
4.0
2nd Nov 2022
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.
S15 Ep11
5.0
25th Apr 2011
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.
S18 Ep2
5.0
21st Oct 2013
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.
S18 Ep3
5.0
28th Oct 2013
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.
S30 Ep3
5.2
18th Oct 2019
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.
S16 Ep2
5.5
26th Aug 2011
Pollyanna checks out a powered exoskeleton, and Suzi sweeps up the best mini vacuums on the market.
S16 Ep5
5.5
16th Sep 2011
This episode looks at gadget experience days, 3DTVs, gadget toasters and whether expensive cables give you value for money.
S30 Ep2
5.9
11th Oct 2019
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.
S16 Ep1
6.0
19th Aug 2011
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.
S16 Ep6
6.0
23rd Sep 2011
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.
S18 Ep1
6.0
14th Oct 2013
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.
S18 Ep6
6.0
18th Nov 2013
Judge Jules tests four leading DJ apps in Ibiza.
S18 Ep7
6.0
25th Nov 2013
Dick and Dom turn on the tech in the kitchen.
S18 Ep8
6.0
2nd Dec 2013
The gang look at techy treats and must-have toys.
S18 Ep9
6.0
9th Dec 2013
The team attempt two world records, while Jon looks at how tech has evolved since show began in 2004.
S29 Ep11
6.0
14th Jun 2019
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.
S30 Ep5
6.0
1st Nov 2019
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.
S35 Ep1
6.0
2nd Mar 2022
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.
S30 Ep1
6.1
4th Oct 2019
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.
S34 Ep2
6.1
6th Oct 2021
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?
S30 Ep7
6.1
15th Nov 2019
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.
S30 Ep4
6.2
25th Oct 2019
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.
S29 Ep13
6.3
28th Jun 2019
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.
S30 Ep6
6.3
8th Nov 2019
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.
S29 Ep6
6.3
10th May 2019
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.
S30 Ep8
6.3
22nd Nov 2019
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?
S37 Ep4
6.3
22nd Mar 2023
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.
S29 Ep8
6.4
24th May 2019
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.
S29 Ep9
6.4
31st May 2019
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.
S29 Ep10
6.4
7th Jun 2019
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.
S36 Ep11
6.4
7th Dec 2022
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.
S34 Ep7
6.4
10th Nov 2021
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
S14 Ep2
6.5
9th Aug 2010
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.
S14 Ep3
6.5
16th Aug 2010
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?
S15 Ep4
6.5
7th Mar 2011
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.
S15 Ep17
6.5
6th Jun 2011
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
S16 Ep3
6.5
2nd Sep 2011
The gang shop for the best gadget that you can buy for £100 and road test the latest 3D camcorders.
S16 Ep7
6.5
26th Sep 2011
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.
S16 Ep9
6.5
10th Oct 2011
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.
S24 Ep3
6.5
21st Oct 2016
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.
S24 Ep12
6.5
16th Dec 2016
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.
S27 Ep6
6.5
20th Apr 2018
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...
S29 Ep1
6.5
29th Mar 2019
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.
S29 Ep4
6.5
26th Apr 2019
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.
S32 Ep9
6.5
20th Nov 2020
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.
S29 Ep5
6.6
3rd May 2019
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.
S29 Ep7
6.6
17th May 2019
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.
S28 Ep1
6.6
5th Oct 2018
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.
S37 Ep6
6.6
5th Apr 2023
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.
S37 Ep8
6.6
16th Jun 2023
Tested this time: travel cases and a walking routes app, security cameras, and a smart water dispenser saving on plastic bottle use.
S37 Ep11
6.6
7th Jul 2023
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.
S4 Ep2
6.7
6th Feb 2006
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.
S28 Ep6
6.7
9th Nov 2018
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S32 Ep7
6.7
6th Nov 2020
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.
S27 Ep8
6.7
4th May 2018
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.
S34 Ep8
6.7
17th Nov 2021
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?
S28 Ep2
6.7
12th Oct 2018
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.
S27 Ep1
6.7
9th Mar 2018
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.
S27 Ep7
6.7
27th Apr 2018
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.
S17 Ep9
6.8
29th Jul 2013
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.
S19 Ep9
6.8
21st Apr 2014
Jason and Rachel uncover some of the most exciting and stylish wearable tech innovations around.
S25 Ep1
6.8
10th Mar 2017
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.
S30 Ep11
6.8
13th Dec 2019
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.
S31 Ep9
6.8
7th Aug 2020
Georgie spends a day at one of the world's most futuristic farms. Jon tests three gadget prams.
S31 Ep11
6.8
21st Aug 2020
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.
S34 Ep6
6.8
3rd Nov 2021
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
S34 Ep5
6.8
27th Oct 2021
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.
S33 Ep10
6.8
23rd Apr 2021
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.
S28 Ep4
6.8
26th Oct 2018
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.
S34 Ep3
6.8
13th Oct 2021
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.
S19 Ep3
6.8
10th Mar 2014
Jon and Jason decide which home cinema system is worthy of an Oscar.
S20 Ep3
6.8
29th Sep 2014
Amy takes a look at an all-purpose emergency rescue vehicle with a difference.
S29 Ep2
6.8
5th Apr 2019
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.
S37 Ep1
6.8
1st Mar 2023
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.
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The first episode of The Gadget Show aired on June 07, 2004.
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