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 (12)
1. Episode 1
Aired 2 March 2022 • 45 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 March 2022 • 45 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 16 March 2022 • 45 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 23 March 2022 • 45 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 March 2022 • 45 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 6 April 2022 • 45 min
Georgie is joined by Donald Trump, Michael McIntyre and Sir Ian McKellen.
7. Episode 7
Aired 22 June 2022 • 45 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 29 June 2022 • 45 min
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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 6 July 2022 • 45 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 13 July 2022 • 45 min
Ortis takes on champion rally driver Chris Ingram in an epic racing challenge.
11. Episode 11
Aired 20 July 2022 • 45 min
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?
12. Episode 12
Aired 27 July 2022 • 45 min
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