The BEST episodes of The Gadget Show season 31
Every episode of The Gadget Show season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Gadget Show season 31!
Each week, the show previews and reviews the latest gadgets, and broadcasts the latest technology news. The show is aimed at giving the mass consumer an insight into the gadget world and in addition, it aims to give enough information for the more "geeky" audience, but still making it accessible to the more casual viewer. The show has featured HD DVDs, video cameras, MP3 players and other technologies. A segment showing viewers how to get the most out of their technology is also included along with a competition to win anything from £5,000 to £12,000 worth of new gadgets. Each series usually contains a special episode focusing on a particular technology conference or expo. Past conferences include CeBIT and The Next Fest.
#1 - Episode 8
Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2020
Jon Bentley takes three battery-powered lawnmowers for a round of golf on a Ryder Cup course to find out which one is top of the leaderboard. Georgie Barrat heads to the States to take a ride in the world's most advanced autonomous car allowed on public roads. Meanwhile, Craig Charles is tasked with kitting out his smart home with a multi-room music system and Ortis Deley casts his eye back to 1977 to unveil the gadgets that helped pave the way for the subsequent tech revolution. Plus, Harry Wallop has more money-saving tips.
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#2 - Episode 2
Season 31 - 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.
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#3 - Episode 3
Season 31 - 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.
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#4 - Episode 4
Season 31 - 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.
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#5 - Episode 12
Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/28/2020
As the programme bows out for the summer Craig Charles, Jon Bentley Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley take a shedload of the latest tech for a camping adventure. From the techiest water pistols, the smartest campsite imaginable to a rundown of the must-have off road bikes, the gang has all the kit conceivably required for the season. On top of all that, Jon busts a move at the campsite party hosted by Craig, acting as DJ. Plus, a new feature sees Craig attempt to turn a house into a smart home using so-called `easy fit' DIY kits.
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#6 - Episode 1
Season 31 - 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
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#7 - Episode 5
Season 31 - 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.
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#8 - Episode 6
Season 31 - 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.
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#9 - Episode 10
Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/14/2020
The team equips a pair of backpackers with the latest gear, Otis Deley goes off-road in Ukraine, and Jon Bentley reveals how to protect yourself from being hacked online. Plus, Craig Charles turns on voice-activated home lighting, Georgie Barrat heads back to 2000 - a time when tech was starting to take off despite a face-off with the millennium bug, and more money-saving tips from Harry Wallop.
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#10 - Episode 7
Season 31 - 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.
#11 - Episode 9
Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2020
Georgie Barrat visits a farm that employs state-of-the-art technology to investigate the future of food production. Jon Bentley looks back at the cutting-edge gadgets of 1989, reminiscing what life was like as a young parent whilst testing three innovative prams with vlogger Lucy Jessica Carter. Plus, Ortis Deley investigates new means of listening to music and the G Team comes to the aid of a family whose members want to shave money off their energy bill using tech.
#12 - Episode 11
Season 31 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2020
Jon Bentley kits out an old car with some of the latest after-market gadgets around to put it on the same tech footing as a modern motor. Ortis Deley heads to a company that has recorded a library of over 15 million sounds in a bid to improve how the nation's favourite gadgets work. Jordan Erica-Webber offers a rundown of the best rebooted retro video games just in time for the summer season, while Georgie Barrat unboxes an electric bike with a difference. Plus, a sneak preview of how presenter Craig Charles and the rest of the team will transform their summer holiday thanks to tech.