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 (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 29 October 2007 • 60 min
Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury pit the Nokia N95 and Apple's iPhone against each other in a series of challenges, testing their durability, multimedia functions and sat-nav capability. Jon Bentley investigates the trend toward miniaturisation, looking at a range of goods employing the tiniest technology
2. Episode 2
Aired 5 November 2007 • 60 min
Suzy Perry and Jason Bradbury compare the durability of a range of rugged digital cameras in the challenging environment of Iceland, while Jon Bentley teams up with athlete Iwan Thomas to test the latest hi-tech running shoes
3. Episode 3
Aired 12 November 2007 • 60 min
Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry showcase technological toys, putting a range of outdoor gadgetry to the test and looking at the latest in combination cameras - devices designed to both shoot videos and capture still images. Plus, Suzi campaigns for honesty in broadband advertising
4. Episode 4
Aired 19 November 2007 • 60 min
The technophiles pit Sony's PlayStation 3 against the Nintendo Wii, compare Freeview personal video recorders and look at a revolutionary speedboat that can dive below the waves and jump out of the water.
5. Episode 5
Aired 26 November 2007 • 60 min
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put HD camcorders to the test, while Jon Bentley investigates music phones with the help of Radio 1 DJs Bobby Friction and Nihal. Plus, the team scrutinises the latest gadgets for the kitchen, including a kettle that can boil water in just three seconds and a chip fryer that uses just one teaspoon of olive oil.
6. Episode 6
Aired 3 December 2007 • 60 min
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry compare the first two HD camcorders on the market, while Jon Bentley tests a range of mobile printers after a spell of photography at Longleat Safari Park. Also under scrutiny are the latest DAB radios and a revolutionary new digital instrument.
7. Episode 7
Aired 10 December 2007 • 60 min
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry present a gadget gift guide, complete with advice on securing the best price. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley looks at a variety of televisions, determining the best boxes in a range of categories.
8. Episode 8
Aired 17 December 2007 • 60 min
Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put rugged watches and multimedia players through their paces, and test the durability of a range of batteries. Elsewhere, Jon Bentley tours the R&D facilities of cutting-edge companies to see what the future holds for the world of technology - including a gadget that charges other devices wirelessly.