Series synopsis
Gadget Man is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on November 19, 2012. It ended on June 22, 2015. It stars Stephen Fry and Richard Ayoade.
Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.
Premise
Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Fry as Presenter
- Richard Ayoade as Presenter
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 19, 2012 | December 24, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 2, 2013 | October 7, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 9 | August 25, 2014 | December 22, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 4 | June 1, 2015 | June 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Super Commuter Stephen and his guest Jonathan Ross look at how gadgets can make the daily commute more bearable and more fun. Gadgets include a very unconventional electric car, a very unusual bicycle and a 3D headset. And Stephen attempts to beat the traffic jams by creating his own fantasy super-vehicle. |
November 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
Tasty Tech Stephen takes a look at how gadgets can make shopping and cooking so much easier and far more entertaining. He escorts the world's only driverless shopping trolley around the supermarket, tests high-end barbecues and tries out an array of fancy kitchen gadgets as he prepares to host a spectacular dinner party for his friends Derren Brown, Carol Vorderman and Jo Brand. |
November 26, 2012 |
| 3 |
Work Made Easy Stephen examines devices that make work easier and more fun and meets up with Lord Sugar to road test some of the latest work-saving gizmos. There's also a coffee machine that talks to your phone. Stephen plays around with some of Lord Sugar's early inventions. Other gadgets covered in this episode include a pen that transcribes notes direct to your computer, and an executive sleep pod. |
December 3, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Great Outdoors Richard turns his attention to the increasingly popular world of camping and shows viewers how gadgets can make the great outdoors more entertaining and bearable for novices. |
September 2, 2013 |
| 2 |
Rise and Shine Richard tests new gadgets to get people get out of bed and out of the house in the morning with long-term early-riser DJ Sara Cox. He also encounters some unusual vehicles as he experiences the commute at the crack of dawn with the Today programme presenter John Humphrys. Gadgets include a new machine for ironing clothes without ironing, a magic mirror and the most energy-efficient car in the world. The show culminates with Richard trying out a Get Ready Machine which promises to propel him from his bed and to wash, dress and feed him automatically. |
September 9, 2013 |
| 3 |
Child's Play Richard tests some parenting gadgets for toddlers through to teens with the assistance of Denise van Outen and Hugh Dennis, including a mind-controlled helicopter, a self-assembling pram, the latest in interactive computer gaming and a £10,000 robotic baby-sitter. His main objective is to showcase gadgets that promise to make parenting a more enjoyable and less stressful pastime. And the episode culminates with Richard showcasing his brainwave for a parent-friendly playground that runs on kiddie-power alone, taking away the need for mums and dads to do all the work pushing swings and roundabouts. |
September 16, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Weather Richard takes a look at the British weather with the help of Tim Vine as he braves a hurricane in a wind tunnel to assess the best in gust busting gadgetry. |
August 25, 2014 |
| 2 |
Public Transport Richard takes a look at the discomfort that he suffers while on public transport and is joined by Russell Howard on London's tube network to assess the effectiveness of gadgets designed to deal with poor air quality and extreme heat. |
September 1, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Staycation This episode features the world's tiniest caravan and 360 degree cameras, 300 litre rucksacks and a pair of trousers that transform into a picnic table. With the combined horror of picnics, days out and bracing walks in the countryside looming, Richard turns to comedian Phill Jupitus to hold his hand through this 'trial by leisure'. |
September 8, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Weekend Richard tackles the great British weekend with comedians Sara Pascoe and Al Murray, from exercise to a night down the pub, the perfect selfie, and dodging the night bus home |
June 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
9 to 5 Richard beats the workday grind with cool, clever gadgets, and with the help of comedian Dara O'Briain and writer Grace Dent. He even arranges to do all his office work without leaving bed. |
June 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Date Night Richard joins comedians Katherine Ryan, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Tom Rosenthal in testing out dating and relationship gadgets - including 3D chocolate printing and virtual flowers |
June 15, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2012 |
| Last aired | June 22, 2015 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |