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 (13)
1. Google Glasses
Aired 14 October 2013 • 60 min
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.
2. Free-to-Air TV
Aired 21 October 2013 • 60 min
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.
3. Teched-up Halloween
Aired 28 October 2013 • 60 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 4 November 2013 • 60 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 11 November 2013 • 60 min
Blockbuster smartphones, fitness bands and road bikes.
6. Episode 6
Aired 18 November 2013 • 60 min
Judge Jules tests four leading DJ apps in Ibiza.
7. Episode 7
Aired 25 November 2013 • 60 min
Dick and Dom turn on the tech in the kitchen.
8. Christmas Special
Aired 2 December 2013 • 60 min
The gang look at techy treats and must-have toys.
9. 250th Episode Special
Aired 9 December 2013 • 60 min
The team attempt two world records, while Jon looks at how tech has evolved since show began in 2004.
10. Episode 10
Aired 16 December 2013 • 60 min
The team turn a robotic version of Jason Bradbury into a stand-up comedian.
11. Christmas Stocking
Aired 23 December 2013 • 60 min
Jason and Rachel test the Xbox One and the Playstation 4.
12. Episode 12
Aired 31 December 2013 • 60 min
Jon looks back on the best gadgets of the past 12 months.
13. Episode 13
Aired 6 January 2014 • 60 min
This week the team test smart watches and in-car gadgets.