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. Episode 1
Aired 18 September 2006 • 60 min
2. Episode 2
Aired 25 September 2006 • 60 min
3. Episode 3
Aired 2 October 2006 • 60 min
4. Episode 4
Aired 9 October 2006 • 60 min
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry have their own gadget triathlon to see who can best control a powerboat, drive fastest and fly highest.
5. Episode 5
Aired 16 October 2006 • 60 min
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?
6. Episode 6
Aired 23 October 2006 • 60 min
Searching for the best value computer, Suzi sets out to discover how much RAM she can buy for 500 pounds.
7. Episode 7
Aired 30 October 2006 • 60 min
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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 November 2006 • 60 min
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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 November 2006 • 60 min
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.
10. Episode 10
Aired 20 November 2006 • 60 min
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.
11. Episode 11
Aired 27 November 2006 • 60 min
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?
12. Episode 12
Aired 4 December 2006 • 60 min
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.
13. Episode 13
Aired 11 December 2006 • 60 min
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.