Series synopsis
Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on February 12, 2020. It ended on February 26, 2020. It stars Alice Levine, Phil Wang, Jon Richardson and Kevin McCloud.
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?
Premise
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?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alice Levine as Herself
- Phil Wang as Himself
- Jon Richardson as Himself
- Kevin McCloud as Himself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 12, 2020 | February 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Food, Waste & Robots 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. |
February 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Eco Town, Future Farming, Robot Cemetery 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. |
February 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
Longlife, Work & Clever Robots 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. |
February 26, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 12, 2020 |
| Last aired | February 26, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |