New series. Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry fight for survival using hi-tech tools when they visit the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi - one of the most inhospitable locations on Earth. Jon Bentley tests the latest generation of e-readers on the beaches of the Caribbean, and Ortis Deley gives his opinion on some of 2010's most anticipated gadgets

Episode 1

Jon Bentley

Jason Bradbury

Tom Dunmore

Ortis Deley

Suzi Perry

Episode 2

Season 12

Comedian Dom Joly challenges Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley to take part in a money-saving task, in which they demonstrate economic ways to run expensive pieces of technology. Meanwhile, Jason Bradbury scours the London Toy Fair for this year's must-have devices, and Jon Bentley weighs up the benefits of upgrading to Blu-ray

Two members of the team compete to shoot rival pop music videos, but while Suzi Perry has use of a full professional crew and equipment, Jason Bradbury has to do it all himself using consumer gear. Jon Bentley tests the latest smartphones on the market, asking if any have what it takes to steal the mighty iPhone's crown, and there is also a look at the top five mobile phone apps. Ortis Deley heads to the Czech Republic to try out the Snow Glider, an aerodynamic sleigh that boasts a rear-mounted propeller

Episode 3

The team try and avoid capture using a variety of the latest gadgets. Jo Whiley and Jon try out three of the best music streaming systems. Suzi takes a look at the best kettles available.

Episode 4

Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury are challenged to create a mind-boggling illusion that will be judged by magician Paul Zenon. Ortis Deley travels to Barcelona to meet Reem-B, an advanced robot that can walk, grasp objects and communicate with humans, and Jon Bentley reviews the latest home cinema technology. Plus, a rundown of the five sexiest gadgets available

Episode 5

Ortis Deley and Suzi Perry use a combination of tracking devices, satellite photography and information readily available on the internet to locate Jon Bentley. Former Olympic 100m champion Linford Christie assesses the latest sports shoes available, and Jason Bradbury drives one of the world's fastest race-car simulators. Plus, a selection of digital cameras is subjected to extreme testing

Episode 6

Jason Bradbury and Ortis Deley are challenged to create two of the toughest robots money can buy. Jon Bentley travels to the Caribbean to test SLR cameras, and Suzi Perry encounters a human-powered submarine in a swimming pool. Plus, the presenters try to decide on their top five sexy gadgets

Episode 7

The presenters go up against experts in a variety of fields to see whether advances in technology can help amateurs beat professionals. Jason Bradbury uses a video game to compete against an elite Special Forces veteran, Suzi Perry challenges former world-champion swimmer Karen Pickering to a few lengths, and Jon Bentley pits his self-diagnosis skills against Dr Dawn Harper from Embarrassing Bodies. Plus, Ortis Deley takes on pool champion Gareth Potts

Episode 8

Ortis Deley joins Suzi Perry in a cookery challenge, visiting a London restaurant boasting one of the country's most technologically advanced kitchens, and pitting gadgetry against the skills of promising chefs from a leading school. The presenter also tests karaoke console games with singer Craig David, and Jon Bentley investigates the importance of backing up data

Episode 9

Ortis Deley competes against Jason Bradbury to design and produce a toy that will be judged by a panel of industry experts, and he also test-drives the Yike Bike - a unique mode of transport resembling a small penny-farthing. Indie band the Twang helps Suzi Perry review MP3 player docks, and Jon Bentley puts home massagers through their paces with Hollyoaks stars Kevin Sacre and Melissa Walton

Episode 10

As the technology magazine show celebrates its 150th episode, Suzi Perry dons a leather catsuit to re-create one of the famous `bullet-time' sequences from 1999 sci-fi thriller The Matrix, using only a domestic camcorder. Meanwhile, Jon Bentley teams up with seasoned LA paparazzi to test the latest digital cameras, and Jason Bradbury tries to break the land speed record in a vehicle powered solely by water

Episode 11

Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry are challenged to complete an impromptu marathon across London using a variety of technological aids, and Jon Bentley puts the iPad through its paces. Meanwhile, Ortis Deley heads for Barcelona to examine a prototype that could make the gesture-operated computer technology of sci-fi thriller Minority Report a reality

Episode 12

Jon Bentley, Jason Bradbury, Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley are challenged to put a selection of unknown devices to the test in a series of surprise challenges, each of which will push their presenting abilities to the limit. Among the tasks attempted are a race in super-speedy pedal cars, cracking the world's toughest memory stick, and a face-off with darts champion Phil Taylor

Episode 13

The team examines obsolete pieces of technology in the gadget graveyard, and organises a sports day using a Nintendo Wii, an Easyglider, Usain Bolt's trainers and a medieval catapult. Plus, Jon Bentley visits Pisa to put noise-cancelling headphones to the test, and Jason Bradbury presents his top five pointless-but-fun websites

Episode 14

Challenged to escape from a kidnapper, Ortis Deley helps Suzi Perry pit smartphones against various alternative products, and also takes a death-defying plane ride to test the latest camcorders. Meanwhile, Jason Bradbury hits the half-pipe with skating champion Nick Lomax to try out the best inline skates

Episode 15

Ortis Deley and Suzi Perry each use a variety of gadgets to convert a disused barn into the perfect holiday destination, with Hollyoaks family the Valentines judging their efforts. Jason Bradbury joins chef Simon Rimmer to put home barbecue equipment to the test, and Jon Bentley heads to Los Angeles to put the latest sunglasses through their paces

Episode 16

The team provides a round-up of the best devices of the past 12 months. Jon Bentley recalls the training shoes he tested with Kelly Holmes, and Jason Bradbury revisits his virtual car race against ex-Formula One driver Johnny Herbert. Plus, Ortis Deley's memorable encounter with Larry the robotic dog, and Suzi Perry's stint as pop video director for the band Fightstar. Last in the series

Episode 17

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.

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