Episode 1
Weather
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Vine
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
Public Transport
30m
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Russell Howard
Episode 3
The Staycation
30m
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'.
Episode credits
Guest stars Phill Jupitus
Episode 4
Shopping
30m
Richard heads to the strip-lit aisles of the supermarket where farmer and foodie Jimmy Doherty joins him to check out a robotic shopping assistant, a fruit ripeness reader and a food ethics scanner. And Richard and actress Alison Steadman visit a busy department store to check out a 3D virtual mirror and a mannequin with expanding bust and hips.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jimmy Doherty, Alison Steadman
Episode 5
Self-Improvement
30m
Can Richard Ayoade make himself a brighter man with the aid of gadgets? He gets Eamonn Holmes and actor Richard E. Grant to help, and challenges memory legend Dominic O'Brien to a contest.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eamonn Holmes, Richard E. Grant
Episode 6
Staying In
30m
Comedians Seann Walsh and David Mitchell help Richard in his endeavour to prove that gadgets can make it possible to lead a full life, without even leaving the house.
Episode credits
Guest stars Seann Walsh, David Mitchell
Episode 7
Cooking and Dining Out
30m
Richard invites celebrity foodie Adrian Edmondson to his revolutionary bistro, where there's printed food, robot waiters, levitating desserts and clear coffee.
Episode credits
Guest stars Adrian Edmondson
Episode 8
Property
30m
Richard meets an army of window-cleaning robots, samples some garden pods recommended by designer Naomi Cleaver and visits a super high tech home with Claudia Winkleman.
Episode credits
Guest stars Naomi Cleaver, Claudia Winkleman
Episode 9
Gadget Man's Guide to Christmas
30mfinale
Richard and celebrity friends help improve Christmas with gadgets for shopping, to wrap presents, beat the weather, cook the dinner and even improve your carol singing.
Episode credits
Guest stars Adam Hills, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Merchant, Reece Shearsmith, Jonathan Ross, Robert Webb
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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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