This week on The Gadget Show Pollyanna and Jon test the latest Smartphone’s to find the ‘King of the Smartphone’s, Guy Martin from The Boat that Guy Built tests Mountain Bikes on Cannock Chase, Ortis takes a hind end bike for a ride and Suzi is in Bed with Alarm Clocks to find the Top 5.

King of the Smartphones

This week on The Gadget Show Jason and Ortis put everything on the line as they each face a seemingly impossible challenge; can Ortis build a Gravity Racer and can Jason build a Jet Powered Luge? And, on top of that, Jon tests Freeview + HD boxes with the help of Mrs Bentley and Suzi surfs the web to find the Top 5 Websites.

Engineering

This week on The Gadget Show Suzi & Pollyanna have the task to beat a team of human paintballers using tech, Jon tests Bread Makers with Paul Hollywood, Pollyanna jets off to the US to drive a car blindfolded and Ortis, poses for a professional photographer to find the Top 5 Digital Photoframes.

War of the Robots

This week on The Gadget Show Suzi and Jason get inventive by creating the cleverest, trickiest and most utterly addictive games that they can! Jon gets to grip with the more glamorous side of zoo-keeping … as he puts the latest pressure washers to the test! Ortis and Pollyanna check out the travel apps you shouldn’t leave home with out and Pollyanna also test drives a hydrogen-powered bike!

Casual Gaming

This week on The Gadget Show, the stage is set and the house lights are down – but how will Ortis and Pollyanna fare when they hit the big stage at Gadget Show Live and put on a tech-inspired music performance in front of 5000 people? Also, Jon Bentley teams up with star of, ‘How Clean is Your House’, Aggie Mackenzie, to test the latest robotic vacuum cleaners. And, if you missed Gadget Show Live this year, we’re bringing you the highlights, including our top 5 gadgets at the show and highlights from the exhibition’s gaming and future tech zones.

Gadget Performance

This week on The Gadget Show Suzi and Ortis we’re given 24 hours to turn a run down warehouse into 2 high-tech nightspots to impress Kirk Norcross from The Only Way is Essex, Jon tested the latest toning shoes, Pollyanna got to grips with the Flyrad and Jason got gaming to put together his top 5 gaming Apps.

Gadget Party

Polly and Jon scour Europe for the best tech deals and Jason tests out the best gaming laptops.

Episode 13

Jon takes to the skies above London in an iconic Goodyear blimp to test the latest entry-level DSLR cameras. These cameras are a cut above compacts, and the first step an amateur might take toward professional photography - but how will they cope when put to the test on Jon's aerial photography challenge?

Episode 14

Jason and Ortis use different technology when they compete against one another in a triathlon. Suzi and Pollyanna spend some time at a spa. Jon looks at some of the more unusual inventions.

Episode 15

Suzi Perry and Pollyanna Woodward put camping technology to the test and invite former Big Brother housemate Nikki Grahame to decide whose den is the most enticing. Jon Bentley is joined by news reporter Martin Stanford to try out tablet computers, and the team evaluates wave-riding water vehicles

Episode 16

Jon takes a crash course in surfing and hits the waves to test the latest wetsuits. Meanwhile, Ortis goes on the hunt for the most effective shredders on the market.

Episode 4

The presenters reveal which Christmas presents should be at the top of your list this year. Polly and Suzi get the help of The Soldiers, whilst Ortis and Jason get help from the cheerleaders Cheer Force Ten as they compete to find the best gadgets.

Episode 17

Ortis joins Rachel and Jason to reveal why the desktop PC has gone the way of the dodo.

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Jon and Jason decide which home cinema system is worthy of an Oscar.

Episode 3

The team test 3D projectors and wireless printers and Ortis rides future transport in California.

Ortis and Georgie help turn a bland home office into a superfly gaming den, and ask whether people really need to spend top dollar to get great running earbuds. Elsewhere, Jon meets up with social media star Arshdeep Soni to test out the best smartphones for social media, and Harry Wallop is on hand to offer some top tips on how to save money on spiralling energy bills.

Ortis and Georgie help a party-loving couple upgrade their speaker set-up and ask whether anyone needs to spend big on a smoothie maker to get the best results. Jon tests dumbphones - an increasingly popular option for people wanting to step away from smartphones - and resident money-saving guru Harry Wallop looks at an app that could save people money when buying petrol

Episode 2

The presenters use the latest gadgets and gizmos to pit themselves against animals in the man v beast challenge. Jon attempts to outrun a falcon, Polly races a racehorse, Ortis goes head to head with a sniffer dog and Jason challenges a cat's agility.

Man vs. Beast

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Entertainment show. On which format does music sound best? CD, vinyl or MP3? Jason Bradbury invites the band Stereogram to listen to their latest single on all three formats, and asks which sound they prefer. Apple Mac has launched an entry-level home computer for just £339. Jon Bentley investigates what you get for your money, what extras you need to buy and decides whether or not it is good value for money. Suzi Perry looks at the survival box which is strapped to the underside of every U.S. fighter pilot's ejector seat.

Jon Bentley showcases the latest photo-editing software and puts it to the test by recreating famous images - from the poster for The Shining to the 1966 England World Cup squad. Suzi Perry investigates the history of video game company Atari. Jason Bradbury tries to go a day without using any gadgets, and Tom Dunmore reviews the latest MP3 players on the market.

The team investigate the growth of online gambling, and discover some of the dangers it poses. Jason Bradbury finds out about `telepresence' - teleconferencing using virtual reality to recreate an environment, which has proven useful not just in business, but also to the police and surgeons. The new Bose Wave Music System CD player is also put to the test.

Jason Bradbury investigates the future of communications with the aid of BT's research and development team, and meets futurologist Ian Pearson, who speculates on the likelihood of such innovations as TV screens implanted in contact lenses. Jon Bentley puts the most advanced torches on the market to the test and Suzi Perry discovers the history of the metal detector.

Jon Bentley reports on how easy it is for hackers to obtain personal information from old computers, Suzi Perry investigates gadget companies' efforts to make their products appeal to women, while Jason Bradbury tries to build a hovering skateboard for £150. Plus a look at the latest in speaker systems

Featuring a laptop buyers' guide with Jason Bradbury, a laptops group test with Jon Bentley and Tom Dunmore's pick of the latest USB devices.

Suzi Perry road-tests three mountain bikes, while Jon Bentley finds out if the iPod deserves its status as the biggest-selling MP3 player on the market. Tom Dunmore picks his favourite mobile phones, and Jason Bradbury visits the Isle of Man to discover a new breakthrough in telecommunications.

Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry visit Sky's high definition television operation ahead of this summer's launch of the cinema-quality service and Tom Dunmore looks at digital cameras. Plus, Jason's guide to Bluetooth technology and the Dualit toaster goes head to head with its rivals.

Jon Bentley tests cameras by photographing wild animals in South Africa and Jason Bradbury investigates anti-theft devices. Suzi Perry celebrates a classic set of mixing decks before showcasing the latest version, while Tom Dunmore examines digital radios.

Jason Bradbury visits computer games design company Red Storm Entertainment as they work on their new releases, and Jon Bentley examines wireless digibox the `sky gnome'. Suzi Perry presents a celebration of the pinball machine, while Tom Dunmore showcases the latest personal video players.

Jason Bradbury and Jon Bentley visit Europe's biggest consumer technology show Cebit, where they find computers that can detect the user's attention and clothes with built-in tracking devices. Pete Tong tries out the latest in digital music mixers designed to inspire bedroom DJs.

Jason Bradbury investigates Internet TV broadcasts and creates his own programme to transmit online. Jon Bentley tests out 3G mobile phones, and Suzi Perry compares the formats competing to be the successor to DVD when high-definition TV is launched

Episode 11

Tom Dunmore tests the latest camcorders, and Jon Bentley investigates digital piracy. Jason Bradbury examines Wikipedia, investigating claims that it is an unreliable source of information, and Suzi Perry celebrates Meccano. Plus, converting music recorded on cassettes so it can be played on an MP3 player.

Episode 12

Suzi Perry travels to Mexico to test a device for divers who can't swim, before trying out waterproof cameras in the Caribbean. Plus, tricks for taking perfect holiday photos, essential gadgets to use on vacation, and tips on finding bargains abroad.

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry have their own gadget triathlon to see who can best control a powerboat, drive fastest and fly highest.

Jason Bradbury is challenged to live life as a pensioner. Using a specially designed 'old suit', can he still live his normal gadget-filled life?

Searching for the best value computer, Suzi sets out to discover how much RAM she can buy for 500 pounds.

Jason and Suzi test the world's toughest laptop against one of the hardest laptop bags on the market. To see which one can take the most knocks, they play a spot of laptop tennis. Jon cooks with celebrity chef Aldo Zilli to see which is the best gadget oven out there.

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury are set the challenge of travelling to Norway and buying a local delicacy. The catch is that Suzi can only use cash to buy whatever she needs and Jason can only use gadgets. Jon Bentley, meanwhile, isn't even getting out of his chair - he tests three gadget chairs for a whole day each in a pub. And we launch our campaign to persuade government and local councils to provide free WiFi access for everyone right across the UK.

Suzi and Jason compete in a personal transport triathalon and Jon tests a range of small flat-screen LCD televisions for use in the kitchen or bedroom.

Jason, Suzi and Jon explore the world of robotics. After examining some of the most advanced examples in the world, they head out to the shops to buy what they can for a special triathlon. Elsewhere, Jon tests digital cameras and Jason builds a mind writer.

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury test satellite navigation devices; Jon Bentley goes on assignment to test digital cameras; and we reveal the results of the latest Gadget Show survey. Who knows most in the gadget world?

Jon Bentley and Jason Bradbury face off in a video challenge, testing camcorders by filming their own movie chase scenes; Jon tests car stereos with the band G4 and Suzi Perry lives it up in the south of France with one of the most exclusive and indulgent gadgets you can buy: a personal submarine.

The fifth series of Britain's leading consumer technology show draws to a close with a Christmas special. Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury try to find the perfect gift.

Kit out your house for next to nothing, Binoculars with Chris Ryan, The Critical List - mobile phones.

Free WiFi for all, the campaign continues, What's on TV?, The Critical List - DAB radios, Digital bridge cameras

Working party - on compact HiFis, MP3s - 'Tested to destruction', The Critical List - toys!, It's all in the Mindwriter

Wild Challenge, The Critical List - MP3s.

iTrip, Spy Gadgets - the hunt for PS3, HDD camcorders, The Critical List - sounds creative.

Laptops - PC vs. Mac, Sky vs. BT vs. Virgin, The Critical List - juicers.

Queueing for the PS3, Digital SLR cameras, Razors - it's a cut-throat business, The Critical List - toy weaponry.

Gaming PCs vs. Consoles, iPod Shuffle, The Critical List - watches, Live search maps.

Skateboarding, Digital DJ, Microsoft Vista, The Critical List - 'smart' clothing.

Camcorders - 'Tested to destruction', Surround-sound headphones, The Critial List - digital cameras.

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury pit the Nokia N95 and Apple's iPhone against each other in a series of challenges, testing their durability, multimedia functions and sat-nav capability. Jon Bentley investigates the trend toward miniaturisation, looking at a range of goods employing the tiniest technology

Suzy Perry and Jason Bradbury compare the durability of a range of rugged digital cameras in the challenging environment of Iceland, while Jon Bentley teams up with athlete Iwan Thomas to test the latest hi-tech running shoes

Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry showcase technological toys, putting a range of outdoor gadgetry to the test and looking at the latest in combination cameras - devices designed to both shoot videos and capture still images. Plus, Suzi campaigns for honesty in broadband advertising

The technophiles pit Sony's PlayStation 3 against the Nintendo Wii, compare Freeview personal video recorders and look at a revolutionary speedboat that can dive below the waves and jump out of the water.

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put HD camcorders to the test, while Jon Bentley investigates music phones with the help of Radio 1 DJs Bobby Friction and Nihal. Plus, the team scrutinises the latest gadgets for the kitchen, including a kettle that can boil water in just three seconds and a chip fryer that uses just one teaspoon of olive oil.

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry compare the first two HD camcorders on the market, while Jon Bentley tests a range of mobile printers after a spell of photography at Longleat Safari Park. Also under scrutiny are the latest DAB radios and a revolutionary new digital instrument.

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry present a gadget gift guide, complete with advice on securing the best price. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley looks at a variety of televisions, determining the best boxes in a range of categories.

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry put rugged watches and multimedia players through their paces, and test the durability of a range of batteries. Elsewhere, Jon Bentley tours the R&D facilities of cutting-edge companies to see what the future holds for the world of technology - including a gadget that charges other devices wirelessly.

Jason and Suzi record a movie; Jon tries out the sleek new MacBook Air; and Jason's water-rocket car returns.

The presenters hit the countryside, heading for the hills with a phone that claims to be the toughest in the world. They also put the latest generation of hand-held GPS devices through their paces, see how a range of tents stand up to the elements and race around in some of the coolest off-road kit available. They also test the three main PVR services available and Jason finds out what is on offer at the London Toy Fair.

Suzi and Jason shop 'til they drop to see who can buy the most gadgets for a grand. Jon Bentley hits the Alps with champion skier Graham Bell to test some hi-tech skiing jackets that are wired for MP3 players and mobile phones. The team also examine whether the whole gadget revolution has passed insurance companies by, and take a look at the top five laptop bags available on the market.

Jason and Suzi are challenged to design a gadget; Jon spends the day with entrepreneur and businessman James Caan, testing the newest BlackBerries and other PDA devices; Jason goes to Europe's largest technology show, CeBIT, and Suzi tests the most popular camera phones on the market.

Jason and Suzi put the very latest robotic mops and vacuum cleaners to the test and whip up a meal using the latest cooking gadgets; Trevor Nelson joins Jon to test the newest iPod Nano; Jason hits the slopes riding a PowerBoard and Suzi investigates the very best camera phones on the market.

Jason and Suzi test new mobile phones, night-vision binoculars and satellite navigation systems whilst on the move; Jon investigates the best TVs on the market; Jason finds out about the new sporting craze of dirt surfing; and Suzi tracks down the best gizmos for office warfare.

Suzi and Jason have a speed race on the latest high-end road-racing bikes and take to the water to try out some motorised aquatic scooters. Jason visits Canfield University to try out a full-sized remote control Hummer.

The Gadget Show is a British television series which focuses on consumer technology. The show, which is broadcast on Channel 5 is currently presented by Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley with Jon Bentley and Pollyanna Woodward.

Originally a thirty-minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to sixty minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channel 5*, syndicated broadcasts on Discovery Science and Dave, and Channel 5's Internet on-demand service Demand 5. In Australia, it is aired on The Lifestyle Channel.

All Episodes of The Gadget Show

Season 1

Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2004

Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2004

Episode 3

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2004

Episode 4

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2004

Episode 5

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2004

Episode 6

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2004

Episode 7

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2004

Episode 8

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2004

Episode 9

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/2004

Episode 10

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/16/2004