I hadn't seen any of the 2012 Stephen Fry series Gadget Man before. It's kind of fun, each episode has a theme, the first is transportation. Stephen has his crew turn a London cab into a boat. For those that don't know Stephen has a London cab that he drives around in. Each episode has a guest or three. The first guest is Jonathan Ross. They ride in some alternative modes of transport; a three wheeled electic bike, a tiny electric car, electric powered rollerskates. Jonathan beats an unbreakable umbrella to death. Stephen gets his boat cab but sadly it has some trouble.
Episode 2 is all about food gadgets. Derren Brown, Carol Vorderman and Jo Brand are Stephen's dinner guests and he makes steak, beans and chips. Lord Alan Sugar appears in episode 3 which is about work gadgets. Stephen makes a robot version of himself. Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson joins Stephen in episode 4 for a look at games. Stephen turns a building into a huge video game. The 5th episode has Amy Childs and Kelly Holmes. Episode 6 is the Christmas Special.
I found the show enjoyable enough and was glad to have watched it. Stephen only appears in the first season which is kind of sad. Richard Ayoade takes over the show in the second series and I've come to enjoy his style of comedy. I figure I'll watch those soon.
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