About this season
The Gadget Show is a British television series which focuses on consumer technology. The show, which is broadcast on Channel 5 is currently presented by Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley with Jon Bentley and Pollyanna Woodward. Originally a thirty-minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to sixty minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channel 5*, syndicated broadcasts on Discovery Science and Dave, and Channel 5's Internet on-demand service Demand 5. In Australia, it is aired on The Lifestyle Channel.
Episodes (20)
1. Foreign Movie Challenge
Aired 19 August 2011 • 60 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 26 August 2011 • 60 min
Pollyanna checks out a powered exoskeleton, and Suzi sweeps up the best mini vacuums on the market.
3. Episode 3
Aired 2 September 2011 • 60 min
The gang shop for the best gadget that you can buy for £100 and road test the latest 3D camcorders.
4. Episode 4
10.0Aired 9 September 2011 • 60 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 16 September 2011 • 60 min
This episode looks at gadget experience days, 3DTVs, gadget toasters and whether expensive cables give you value for money.
6. Episode 6
Aired 23 September 2011 • 60 min
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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 26 September 2011 • 60 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 3 October 2011 • 60 min
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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 10 October 2011 • 60 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 17 October 2011 • 60 min
The presenters take part in a Surprise Special in which they have no clue what challenges they will be doing.
11. Episode 11
Aired 24 October 2011 • 60 min
Jason and Suzi attempt to take gaming on to next level. Ortis looks for the five toughest USB sticks available on the market.
12. Episode 12
Aired 31 October 2011 • 60 min
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.
13. Episode 13
Aired 7 November 2011 • 60 min
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.
14. Epsiode 14
Aired 14 November 2011 • 60 min
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.
15. Episode 15
Aired 21 November 2011 • 60 min
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.
16. Epsiode 16
Aired 28 November 2011 • 60 min
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.
17. Episode 17
10.0Aired 5 December 2011 • 60 min
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.
18. Episode 18
1.0Aired 12 December 2011 • 60 min
19. Episode 19
Aired 19 December 2011 • 60 min
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.
20. Christmas Eve Special
Aired 24 December 2011 • 60 min
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.