Gadget Man

Richard takes on the worst of the British weather as he braves a hurricane in a wind tunnel to assess the best in gust-busting gadgetry with the help of comedian Tim Vine.

Richard turns his attention to the noise, dirt and discomfort of public transport as Russell Howard joins him on London's Tube to assess the effectiveness of gadgets.

This episode features the world's tiniest caravan, 360-degree cameras, 300-litre rucksacks and a pair of trousers that transform into a picnic table.

Richard checks out a robotic shopping assistant with farmer Jimmy Doherty and visits a busy department store to see a 3D virtual mirror with actress Alison Steadman.

Richard tries to make himself a brighter man with the aid of gadgets, Eamonn Holmes, and actor Richard E. Grant as he challenges memory legend Dominic O'Brien to a duel.

Comedians Seann Walsh and David Mitchell help Richard in his endeavour to prove that gadgets can make it possible to lead a full life without even leaving the house.

Richard invites celebrity foodie Ade Edmondson to his revolutionary bistro with printed food, robot waiters, levitating desserts and clear coffee.

Richard meets an army of window-cleaning robots, samples garden pods recommended by designer Naomi Cleaver, and visits a super high-tech home with Claudia Winkleman.

Richard Ayoade and celebrity friends help improve Christmas with gadgets for shopping, wrapping presents, beating the weather, cooking the dinner and carol singing.