Episode 1
The Great Outdoors
30m
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.
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TV series
Gadget Man
20124 seasons7.0 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Gadget Man premiered November 19, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Rise and Shine
30m7.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sara Cox, John Humphrys
Episode 3
Child's Play
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Denise Van Outen, Hugh Dennis
Episode 4
Summer Holiday
30m8.0 / 10
Noel Fielding joins Richard Ayoade to road test holiday gadgets including a superfast motorcycle/car, anti-jet lag glasses, a BBQ dinghy, an unbreakable suitcase and a box of holiday smells developed by the American military. Richard and Noel travel to the South of France examining gadgets to make journeys less boring, lying on the beach more relaxing, and swimming in the pool more entertaining.
Episode credits
Guest stars Noel Fielding
Episode 5
Home Improvement
30m
Richard looks at DIY, including robot lawnmowers, the world's safest saw, an automatic wallpapering machine and the latest 3D printers capable of making plates and cutlery in minutes. Richard is not a fan of doing it yourself and believes that gadgets should be able to do all the work for you. So he tests the latest safety tools, building machinery and lawnmowers, all of which promise to take the strain and pain out of decorating your home. He also sets himself a challenge: to makeover a room in his house using robots and gadgets and without him having to lift a finger.
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Smaller Is Better
30mfinale
Richard attempts to prove that small is beautiful by demonstrating the world's smallest gadgets. He visits musician Alex James at his enormous farm and six bedroomed home to demonstrate how he can downsize his lifestyle using tiny gadget alternatives to his large appliances.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alex James
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Available now in United States
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More about Gadget Man
Cast
Stephen FryPresenter
Richard AyoadePresenter
Jo Brand
Carol Vorderman
Derren Brown
Lord Alan Sugar
Jeremy Clarkson
Amy ChildsProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 25
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Channel 4United Kingdom
Sprout PicturesUnited Kingdom
North One TelevisionUnited Kingdom
Themes
gadgettechnology