Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future — Season 1
About this season
Kevin McCloud is passionately optimistic about technology and the future, but Jon Richardson, Phil Wang and Alice Levine aren't so sure. Can Kevin persuade his trio of sceptics to see the light?
Episodes (3)
1. Food, Waste & Robots
Aired 12 February 2020 • 45 min
Kevin dispatches Jon to the US to explore the latest advances in food. Phil is off to China for a stomach-churning solution to waste. And Alice heads for Japan and an encounter with robots.
2. Eco Town, Future Farming, Robot Cemetery
Aired 19 February 2020 • 45 min
Jon visits America's most eco-friendly town. Phil heads for a futuristic farm in China. And in Japan, Alice finds out where robots go to die.
3. Longlife, Work & Clever Robots
Aired 26 February 2020 • 45 min
Jon Richardson checks out advances in prolonging life. Phil Wang finds new ways to make a living. Alice Levine reckons robots are getting as smart as humans.