The Gadget Show: Season 16
Season 16 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Gadget Show Season 15.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 16 Progress Shield
Foreign Movie Challenge
Aug 19, 2011 · 60 min
This week on The Gadget Show we kicked off the series with Ortis and Pollyanna heading off to Morroco to make a movie using consumer video tech, Jon jetted off to Italy to test the
Episode 2
Aug 26, 2011 · 60 min
Pollyanna checks out a powered exoskeleton, and Suzi sweeps up the best mini vacuums on the market.
Episode 3
Sep 2, 2011 · 60 min
The gang shop for the best gadget that you can buy for £100 and road test the latest 3D camcorders.
Episode 4
Sep 9, 2011 · 60 min
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 5
Sep 16, 2011 · 60 min
This episode looks at gadget experience days, 3DTVs, gadget toasters and whether expensive cables give you value for money.
Episode 6
Sep 23, 2011 · 60 min
Suzi and Ortis try to give the paperback a 21st-century makeover as they create their own interactive e-books. Pollyanna takes a look at the different latest waterproof cameras ava
Episode 7
Sep 26, 2011 · 60 min
Pollyanna and Ortis try out some of the latest kitchen gadgets and later set up rival stalls at a music festival to sell what they have created. Jason finds out the best ways to ge
Episode 8
Oct 3, 2011 · 60 min
Ortis and Pollyanna end up getting their hands dirty after they are given the task of becoming car valets for the day. Jon, Jason and Pollyanna attempt to get their heads around th
Episode 9
Oct 10, 2011 · 60 min
Ortis tries once again to race the world's fastest pedal bike. Jon steps inside one of the show's famous power tool drag racers. Suzi looks back to the show's early days.
Episode 10
Oct 17, 2011 · 60 min
The presenters take part in a Surprise Special in which they have no clue what challenges they will be doing.
Episode 11
Oct 24, 2011 · 60 min
Jason and Suzi attempt to take gaming on to next level. Ortis looks for the five toughest USB sticks available on the market.
Episode 12
Oct 31, 2011 · 60 min
Ortis and Suzi become creative as they create their own gadget bags. Jon is helped by a sound designer to test out some soundbar speakers.
Episode 13
Nov 7, 2011 · 60 min
Jason, Ortis and Jon take part in three of the most ambitious tests the show has ever tried. Jon takes a look at the latest fitness console games with the assistance of Matt Willis
Epsiode 14
Nov 14, 2011 · 60 min
Jason, Jon and Pollyanna compete in Britcar 24 but while the other cars are racing round Silverstone, the presenters will be driving on a race simulator re-creating the track. Orti
Episode 15
Nov 21, 2011 · 60 min
The presenters take part in a is a budget special, where they have to go to extraordinary lengths to find the best technology for the lowest price.
Epsiode 16
Nov 28, 2011 · 60 min
Polly and Ortis find themselves being challenged to use different gadgets and technology to learn a new skill. Jon takes a close look at consumer rights. Jason takes a look at the
Episode 17
Dec 5, 2011 · 60 min
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 ch
Episode 19
Dec 19, 2011 · 60 min
In this special winter edition of the show Jon and Polly hit the slopes. Suzi is snuggling up indoors. Jason does a bit of Christmas shopping.
Christmas Eve Special
Dec 24, 2011 · 60 min
The presenters look into the future of tech, including 4G, the Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and a new military helmet that enables fighter pilots to lock onto targets by looking at them.