The Gadget Show - Season 31

First aired: 6/12/2020 12 episodes

Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 6/12/2020

Jon Bentley takes Google's latest laptop - the Pixelbook Go - on a day's work experience at one of the world's foremost news websites, the Mail Online. The G Team assists some NHS nurses who want to see how gadgets can get them improve their sleep patterns when working night shifts. Plus, Craig Charles attempts to turn a house into a smart home using off-the-shelf DIY kits and Georgie Barrat hunts down the must-haves for 2020 at the CES exhibition in Las Vegas.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 6/19/2020

Craig Charles assesses Samsung's much-anticipated folding Galaxy Z Flip, while Jon Bentley gives Gogglebox star Sandra Martin three affordable 65-inch televisions to check out. Ortis Deley spends the day with his three-year-old daughter at London's annual Toy Fair where they explore the hottest techy playthings on offer for 2020. The team also revisits 1971, a year when floppy disks were not only a thing but were actually floppy and Craig continues his attempt to turn a house into a smart home. Plus, Harry Wallop has his latest tips on how to save money using tech.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 6/26/2020

Jon Bentley road-tests one the hottest smartphones on the market, the Samsung Galaxy S20, and reveals whether it's worth its premium price tag. Georgie Barrat gets a behind-the-scenes tour of Las Vegas, finding out how Sin City is reinventing itself in to one of the most technologically advanced places in the world. Plus, Ortis Deley reveals how 1995 defined the tech world of today, while a new feature sees Craig Charles attempt to turn a house into a smart home using so-called `easy fit' DIY kits.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 7/3/2020

Ortis Deley delves into the world of 8KTV, bagging an exclusive behind-the-scenes invite to BT Sport's 8K preparations, before checking in with one of its hosts, Gary Lineker, to see what he makes of the new tech. Jon Bentley joins forces with Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Selasi Gbormittah to put three smart ovens through their paces. Plus, the G Team turns its attention to the feline world, heading to a cat cafe to see what man's furry friends make of cutting-edge gizmos designed to keep them amused.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 7/10/2020

Jon Bentley gets his hands on three of the latest soundbars, which promise to bring high-end cinematic audio to any self-respecting living room. Georgie Barrat heads into the rugged mountains of north Wales to take a ride on the world's longest zip line, while testing out a robust new drone ready to take to the skies - even in the wind and rain. The G Team jumps in at the deep end with three gadgets aimed at helping an aspiring swimmer take vital seconds off a lap time. Plus, Craig Charles tries to set up a wireless security system.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 7/17/2020

Jon Bentley goes on a seaside break with an inexpensive DSLR camera to see if it can capture the essence of a great British holiday, while Craig Charles learns to play the piano with help from a smart speaker. Ortis Deley goes behind-the-scenes at a leading e-sports team's training camp to find out how these new stars of the gaming world prepare for a major event. Plus, the G-Team dusts itself down to find the cleaning gadgets that promise to make household chores a breeze and Jordan Erica Webber dives into the world of gaming.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 7/24/2020

At the moment the 2020 Olympic Games were supposed to be starting in Tokyo, the presenters limber up to see if tech can put them on a par with elite athletes from four different events. Ortis Deley heads to the home of the next generation of British sport, Loughborough University, to take on a female weightlifter with the help of robotics. Plus, Craig Charles teams up with the fastest drone pilots in the country to try to outpace a group of medal-winning sprinters in a 4x100 metre relay.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 7/31/2020

Jon takes three battery-powered lawnmowers for a spin on a Ryder Cup golf course to find out which one is top of the leaderboard.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 8/7/2020

Georgie spends a day at one of the world's most futuristic farms. Jon tests three gadget prams.

10. Episode 10

Aired: 8/14/2020

The G Team equip a pair of backpackers with the latest gear. Otis goes off road in the Ukraine. And Craig turns on some voice-activated home lighting.

11. Episode 11

Aired: 8/21/2020

Jon kits out an old car with some of the latest after-market gadgets. Jordan's got a rundown of the best rebooted retro video games. Georgie unboxes an electric bike that you build yourself.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 8/28/2020

Craig, Jon, Georgie and Ortis go on holiday with a shed load of the latest tech for a camping adventure.