Jon Bentley
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I wonder what’s in the “Super Fuel” at Morrisons Wednesbury
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The original iPhone needed an adaptor to use most headphones as the hole was too small. Nostalgic irony.
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Congratulations to Stephen Pike, winner of this year’s
@HagertyUK
Festival of the Unexceptional Concours de l’Ordinaire, yesterday, with his splendid 1991 Daihatsu Applause. He’d driven the car all the way from Sweden.
#daihatsuapplause
#FOTU
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Congratulations to
@sionhudson
and his second place in last weekend’s
@HagertyUK
Festival of the Unexceptional Concours de l’Ordinaire. He is turning his 1983 Metro back to base spec by removing extras. Dedication that requires lengthy hunts for blanking plates!
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The splendid
@suziperry
and
@JasonBradbury
kindly invited me on to their new
@thegadgetshow
podcast. We had great fun testing HikMicro heat-sensing binoculars, Fujifilm’s new Instax Mini 99 and more. It’s live on The Gadget Show’s Youtube channel and podcast platforms.
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Filming
@TheGadgetShow
resumed today in our spaced out studio with
@GeorgieBarrat
@OrtisDeley
and me on chairs instead of the sofa. Bagged mic transmitters with initialled areas showing where to touch them meticulously created by
@Benthesoundman
TX Fri Jun 12th 7pm C5
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A privilege to judge again at my favourite car show, the
@HagertyUK
Festival of the Unexceptional. Congratulations to all winners including Samuel Allan and his Vauxhall Astra Merit that he’d wanted from the age of six and bought from a retiring driver over the road.
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New
@TheGadgetShow
team with
@CCfunkandsoul
@GeorgieBarrat
&
@OrtisDeley
shot by
@tombarnesphoto
on a Canon 5DS and 70-200 lens.
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The
@IFoG2017
Festival of Glass at Stourbridge is as magical as ever. I particularly liked optical glass "Sunflowers" by Colin Reid
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Splendid day out helping judge the
@HagertyUK
#FestivaloftheUnexceptional
Congratulations to
@joncoupland
& his Councours de l’Ordinaire winning 1989 Proton Saga Black Knight KITT-inspired official special edition. Other Protons were also present…
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Happy filming with the
@GibbsSportsAmp
Quadski for tonight's holiday edition of
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
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In the delightful Weston-super-Mare with
@CCfunkandsoul
and
@GeorgieBarrat
for tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
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Most enjoyable visit to The Great British Car Journey
@car_british
yesterday - an intriguing new car museum where you can take some of the exhibits on a short drive. I tried a TR7, Austin 7, Viva and a (surprisingly good) Allegro 3. Opens Saturday.
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We are returning to the airwaves with a new series of
@TheGadgetShow
this evening at 7pm C5 which may be of interest if you happen to be in the vicinity of a television set.
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Hurrah to Eddie Rattley aka
@eddatto
for winning Raddest Car at yesterday’s
@HagertyUK
#RADwood
show with his amazing Nissan Exa Cabrio. Complete with breakdown flare in the passenger footwell and an eighties outfit to match.
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Rather excited to have a finished copy of my first ever book, Autopia: The Future of Cars. Goes on sale Nov 7th. See
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In tomorrow’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm
@channel5_tv
I test smart washing machines with
@WaspsKitMan
- the bloke who looks after the Wasps rugby team kit. He’s used to a muddy challenge.
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Tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 is the one postponed from last Friday. I’m testing a MacBook against a MateBook with
@GeorgieBarrat
at the marvellous
@tnmoc
, walking tech with Ramblers Association president
@StuartMaconie
and commuting gadgets onboard a Midland Red D9
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A new series of
@thegadgetshow
starts Friday 7pm on C5. I'll be testing fans and air con to see which keeps you coolest at the
@ehl_salford
, an intriguing realistic experimental house built in a shed, plus visiting the fascinatingly full of innovation
@IFA_Berlin
2020
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They’ve refreshed the vintage tech decorating
@thegadgetshow
studio for the new series starting tonight at 7pm on
@channel5_tv
When no-one’s looking I need to see if this JVC TV/Radio/Cassette still works. The toggle switches are a delight.
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A new series of the
@TheGadgetShow
starts tomorrow 7pm C5. I’m testing fitness smartwatches with
@BicepLikeBriggs
and there’s a sprinkling of baking tech including Mr
@OrtisDeley
concentrating hard on decorating a cake
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For some reason, now I've watched
@thegrandtour
, adverts for men's jeans keep appearing on my Amazon home page.
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Congratulations to Michael Carpenter on winning this year’s
@HagertyUK
Festival of the Unexceptional with his splendidly unremarkable 1977 Marina Deluxe estate. True poverty spec with no rear screenwash. Car park featured one and a third Alfasuds and Brazilian Alfa Rio
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When daughter
@BentleySteph
painted me for a project I didn't expect this. I rather like the result though
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By way of shameless advertising I would like to say that my publishers have kindly seen fit to release my book Autopia: The Future of Cars in more portable, paperback form. It’s available from the usual outlets, including here
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Regrettably Somerset County Council can no longer afford to maintain its classic fingerposts. I’d be happy to help with painting.
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It’s the 400th episode-of
@thegadgetshow
tonight. There’ll be a record attempt and a bungee jump, and I get to drive round Paris in a 2CV again after10 yrs to test sat navs Plus there’s
@CCfunkandsoul
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As a long time admirer of Midland Red’s high-speed Birmingham to London buses I was thrilled to sit in
@wythall_museum
‘s 1965 CM6T at last weekend’s
@ClassicMotorNEC
Though capable of 90+ mph the ammeter-like speedo on the minimalist dashboard only goes up to 80.
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In tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I test seriously good turntables with the splendid
@AdeleRoberts
from
@BBCR1
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In tonight’s
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 I test plug and play record decks with
@ccfunkandsoul
and ask whether it’s worth buying an 8K TV yet with
@ortisdeley
and breakdancer nenetaps85
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My highlight of today's Festival of the Unexceptional the very Cavalier I sat in on stand at Earls Court '75
http://t.co/8QcQgLqFfG
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The handsome and photogenic
@CCFunkandSoul
proves all the effort that went into keeping
@polaroidorignls
film alive was worthwhile in tonight’s new series of
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5
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Thanks to
@backfacestudios
I'm the Guinness World Record largest 3D sculpture, here at Gadget Show Live
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Spent a night at the opera for the first time in my life yesterday.
@E_N_O
#LuisaMiller
at the Coliseum London. Thoroughly enjoyed the music, the singing, the dancing and the emotion. I think I’ve been missing out. More opera to come!
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I’m joined by the splendid
@Perryguitar666
to test noise cancelling earbuds in the very large
@PMTHouseOfRock
guitar store in Birmingham
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New series of
@TheGadgetShow
starts tonight. New day, Weds but same time, same channel: 7pm C5. I’m with
@georgiebarrat
at the historic
@BhamCityBC
comparing OLED and QLED TVs. Plus testing reasonably priced phones from Samsung, Apple and Google.
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Getting cross the iPhone 7 Plus’s second camera lens is referred to as “telephoto”. At 56mm equivalent it’s clearly “standard”
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Tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 celebrates festival-time with a car-tent, bandstand,
@CCfunkandsoul
& a Roli touchy/feely keyboard
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Absolutely delighted to be re-joining The Gadget Show presenting team for new June series. More presenter announcements tomorrow
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I suspected Tesco's figures were going a bit wonky in the wine section the other week.
http://t.co/ncF0S80T2Q
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New series of
@TheGadgetShow
starts tonight 7pm C5. There’s a British vs non-British challenge with the splendid
@maddiemoate
involving washing machines, TVs, jelly and a Range Rover, and
@ortisdeley
on fish and chips. See video for things coming up in future weeks.
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Following the death of Prince Philip The Gadget Show will not be shown tonight but we will be back on air next Friday at the usual time.
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Excellent to see the Glasgow-based
@HVSTrucks
unveil its hydrogen fuel cell-powered, zero emission, 40-tonne HGV
@TheCVShow
yesterday. Up to 450kW of power and a well-appointed, high visibility standard , aerodynamically-styled cab that includes its own lavatory.
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I hope this doesn't cause any problems getting to work this morning.
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Another reason to visit the delightful Herefordshire village of Leintwardine - this afternoon’s fuel prices (154.9 for unleaded).
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Fantastic to see the
@ArielMotorCo
HIPERCAR 2 unveiled at
@lcv_event
yesterday. Miniturbine range extending engine, developed with
@delta_cosworth
runs at 110,000 rpm, charging advanced batteries to give 1180bhp and 0-100mph in 4.42 seconds using four electric motors.
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A new series of
@thegadgetshow
starts tonight C5 7pm. I’m joined by basketball video creator Denzel Kazembe of Simply British Ballers
@UK_SBB
and Leicester Riders
@RidersBball
to decide whether the iPhone 14 is worth more than twice the price of the Nothing Phone (1)
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A quick sketch I did with
@procreateapp
& Apple Pencil on an IPad Pro while filming
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
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Most enjoyable filming yesterday with Adebayo Akinfenwa and the equally remarkable £58,820 a pair
@BangOlufsen
Beolab 90 speakers. Meanwhile in tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
there's levitating turntables, a Dolby Atmos soundbar and a filthy bathroom incident involving
@CCfunkandsoul
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In tomorrow’s
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 I test 43-inch 4K TVs with telly legends
@dickndom
at the idyllic
@bodenhamarbor
and explore twitch streaming tech with impressionist and comedian
@LukeKempner
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In tonight’s
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 I’m testing short-throw projectors with
@Coventry_City
football legend Dave Bennett and some players from
@CoventrySphinx
There’s also a Top 5 gadgety alarm clocks and a test of the new Sonos portable bluetooth speaker.
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Some pictures shot on the new OnePlus 8 Pro’s unusual “colour effect” camera while out on my daily stroll. A sort of infrared mixed with colour negative look. First look test on our
@thegadgetshow
YouTube channel (please excuse echoey sound)
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Testing Nikon Coolpix S6900 selfies with
@RealBrookeAdams
at
@TNAXplosion
Manchester for Monday's TGS 7pm C5
http://t.co/bV2v6Dv57b
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Six more episodes of the
@TheGadgetShow
(now titled “The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money”) start tonight at 7pm C5. I’m testing Karcher and Eufy robot vacuum mops with Best Western hotel inspector, and professional perfectionist, Alasdair Roxburgh.
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In tonight's
@thegadgetshow
7pm
@channel5_tv
I try to persuade
@GeorgieBarrat
and
@OrtisDeley
the 1967 Ferguson Colourstar should go on our all new wall of fame. The world's first all-transistor colour TV and an overlooked great British innovation IMHO
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Pleased the iPhone 7+'s background blur mode works with things as well as faces. The
@WeAreBadCo
beer was rather good, incidentally
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
- Weds 7pm C5 - I debate the pros and cons of DIY tech repairs with
@OrtisDeley
and ask whether it’s time for everyone to drive electric.
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The splendid
@car_british
museum has added to its fleet you can drive round the site. Highlights for me yesterday included a very tidy Chevette, a 1938 Wolseley 14/60 - I had no idea 6-cylinder prewar saloons could be so agreeable to drive, and a 1971 Austin 1300GT.
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Good to see the splendid
@bobbyllew
again while filming tonight's
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5. Last time was testing DAB radios in 2009
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5,
@OrtisDeley
and I go head-to-head testing streaming sticks from Amazon and Roku while touring London landmarks. And we’re joined by guest presenter, car and tech journalist
@Nicola_Hume
who’s testing printers.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
@GeorgieBarrat
@CCfunkandsoul
@OrtisDeley
and I test some very powerful torches in some incredibly dark countryside. And lots of other stuff.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm
@channel5_tv
I get to choose Christmas gifts for George, a small version of myself. Will they create the same excitement as the Scalextric set I was lucky enough to receive when I was that age?
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The wonderful
@CCfunkandsoul
clearly delighted that my book Autopia, on the future of cars, is now available on a discount deal at Amazon
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In tonight’s
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 I test budget coffee machines with James Wogan of
@WoganCoffee
(here with his pro Slayer model). Plus I take a nostalgic look back at the Nokia Communicator amongst other kit from this week’s mystery retro year.
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My daughter is performing her one woman show. It’s really good - funny yet serious. Performances on Friday 9th August in Kingston upon Thames and Edinburgh Fringe 19-24th August. See
@ManNumberFive
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Filming for tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 in the wet and wild Dorset landscape, testing the Huawei Honor 6X
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Splattered Sony FS7 with Canon 16-35 f/2.8 L II after testing decorating tech with (the overly enthusiastic)
@CCfunkandsoul
It's in tomorrow's first in the new series of
@thgadgetshow
7pm C5. Happily most of it came off.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I test webcams with YouTube and TikTok comedy content creator
@AkafiAli
We got to wear wigs. Picture of him without one taken with my venerable Nikon F100 on
@ILFORDPhoto
HP5
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An honour to meet Shuji Nakamura, inventor of blue LEDs, at
#TheAsianAwards
last night & present his award
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In tonight's
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 I ask professional creative types whether they'd swap their laptops for an iPad Pro - animator Drew Roper from
@YaminationS
music producer
@AmosJonny
and food writer and presenter Emily Leary
@AMummyToo
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Delightful to see this glorious A40 Somerset while filming in Somerset, today.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I’m testing beard trimmers with expert Rob Walton of
@Dashingblades
in Coventry. Car artist
@Popbangcolour
kindly lent us his face for the purposes of testing.
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I’ve now tested the JVC TV/Radio/Cassette I mentioned last week (one of the new
@thegadgetshow
set decorations). Pleased to report all functions are working perfectly and it sounds good. Remarkable vintage tech! Series continues tomorrow 7pm
@channel5_tv
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If you’re near Milton Keynes this Sunday the IFMAR 1/12 scale RC World Championships finals are well worth a look. A tour de force of driving skills, impressive technology and involving to watch. In
@centremk
in front of John Lewis from 0930
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While filming tonight's show my car spotting side discovered the Renault Estafette - a sort of French Commer
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Watching Carry on Abroad using a handy box cinema while filming tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
C5 7pm in Marbella
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A Verreaux’s eagle-owl in a London studio at ISO 10000, taken with Nikon's impressively fast, precise and enjoyable new 45.7MP D850
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One of my favourite gadgets from tonight’s Christmas
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 didn’t make the final cut. But here it is anyway. The magnificent
@barisieur
tea and coffee making alarm clock.
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Serious faces tasting coffee prior to testing machines for tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 - with
@hasbean
and
@acousticcoffee
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The splendid Derbyshire car museum
@car_british
where you can actually drive some of the exhibits around the site through
@DadsDrive
kindly asked me to record some of my own family childhood car memories. Here’s the video.
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Cameras with the AI to recognise cars (including on an iPad screen) are an intriguing development. The impressive
@OlympusUK
OM-D E- M1X at the
@ukphotoshow
Show yesterday.
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Tonight's
@thegadgetshow
7pm C5 is an Outdoors Special. A
@hedkayse
helmet goes up against a JCB,
@ShappiKhorsandi
and her dog Taylor test tech to enhance their country walks and the studio set looks at home on Cannock Chase. (It might have been different in the rain)
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A few shots taken with the excellent if flawed Huawei P40 Pro for a Gadget Show YouTube channel first look review, last week while out on my daily stroll. We’re doing some while the current series is postponed due to the emergency. See
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In tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I test full-frame mirrorless cameras at
@VMax200mph
The 911 Turbo S pictured achieved 190.5 mph, and the Ferrari 488 196.26 mph. Fastest on the day was a McLaren 720S at 208.13
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Mr
@ortisdeley
models a Canon EOS R6 and 70-200mm lens while testing office software in the delightful seaside town of Clevedon for tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I’m joined by chef Alex Claridge of
@the__wilderness
in Birmingham to test whether microwaves with techy advanced features live up to their claims.
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No, it’s not bonfire night, it’s The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money (formerly known as
@TheGadgetShow
) where at 7pm on C5 I’m with the splendid
@BrokeNBoneBBQ
testing electric BBQs from Cadac and Weber.
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Two semis, two fans and one energy efficiency expert - Dr Ben Roberts from Loughborough University - feature in tonight’s Shop Smart, Save Money on
@channel5_tv
7pm.
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1/500 sec in the pitch black behind the stage at GSL with
@Dan_Magness
. Half a million ISO on the Nikon D5
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Honoured to present AI guru, gamer, entrepreneur and neuroscientist
@demishassabis
with the science award
@TheAsianAwards
on Friday
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This 1960s Black Country office reception area should be listed.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5 I’m testing premium e-readers with the splendid
@timbentinck
- aka David Archer from
@BBCTheArchers
- on the historic
@GcrGreat
in Loughborough. Plus
@GeorgieBarrat
and I debate whether an iPad Pro can replace a MacBook.
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Testing out the clever
@tentsile
Una with
@AldoKane
on a beautiful morning in Cannock Case for tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
C5 7pm
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In tonight's
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
@OrtisDeley
and I try to bake a better wedding cake than champion baker
@MWTChocolate
Tricky...
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Help. Does anyone recognise the location where this 1969 Jensen Interceptor press car was photographed? The buildings are probably long ago demolished but I find it an attractively haunting image and my curiosity is getting the better of me. Many thanks.
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In tonight’s
@TheGadgetShow
7pm C5
@GeorgieBarrat
and I test a Sonos Beam 2 against a Yamaha separate speaker system. But the star of the show is where we filmed it - the remarkable mini ABC cinema built by Anderson Jones
@ABCHomeCinema
in the garden of his semi.
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