The Great Outdoors

Gadget Man is back for a second series, this time with new host Richard Ayoade, who welcomes viewers into his wonderful world of technology - covering everything from the everyday to the extraordinary. Over six episodes, Richard immerses himself in the world of gadgetry, trying out all the products and prototypes he can lay his hands on: gadgets from the future, gadgets from the past and sweet little gizmos that people can buy today - and that will change the way they live their lives tomorrow. He sets off on his venture in the company of some fellow gadget lovers, including Stephen Mangan, Jimmy Carr, John Humphrys and Noel Fielding. And, as well as introducing viewers to some of the world's most sought after gadgets, Richard also invents a series of problem-solving contraptions of his own. In the first episode, Richard turns his attention to the increasingly popular world of camping and shows viewers how gadgets can make the great outdoors more entertaining and more bearable for novices. Richard unpacks the latest products on the market and reveals some of the more innovative technology due to become available in the future, before embarking on a luxury camping trip of his own with celebrity guest Stephen Mangan. The gadgets featured include the very latest in virtual reality, the world's biggest pen-knife, a unique luxury tent, a prototype camper van and a remarkable straw that enables the user to drink from rivers without being poisoned.