This week’s action-packed hour of consumer gadget-testing makes the most of Wales’s dramatic natural surroundings. Jason and Pollyanna race around the Welsh countryside on two immensely powerful quad bikes. As they get covered in mud in the process, they have the perfect opportunity to find out whether the next generation of hi-tech washer-driers can get their clothes clean again.
In the Porth Yr Ogof caves, they explore the pitch black labyrinth of underground rivers and narrow passageways. Their only equipment is 16 torches, as they are there to determine the best value AAA batteries you can buy, but as they travel deeper into the cave network they find that their torches fail with alarming speed…
They also decide to test the comfort of in-ear headphones by rolling down a Welsh hillside inside a huge inflatable Spheroball. Next, they check out the headphones’ sound quality by visiting St Donat’s castle to listen to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ finalists, Only Boys Aloud.
The musical theme continues as they try out a highly addictive Soulo Karaoke app on the iPad as well as the astonishing Alphasphere, a ball with 48 keypads that lets you create your own musical compositions.
Later, it is pouring with rain when Jason and Pollyanna arrive at Cardiff Bay, but they are delighted to find three entry-level smartphones that prove to be incredible value for money.
Finally, they go where no Gadget Show has ever gone before – to the edge of space. They send three tiny HD action cameras up in a weather balloon to film the stratosphere in temperatures of minus 40 degrees. Whether they will ever see the footage depends on whether they can track the cameras after the balloon pops and the cameras hurtle back down to earth at speeds of up to 300miles an hour.
Also featured in the show are wrist-wearable fitness gadgets and a visit to The Gadget Show competition’s biggest ever winner, to deliver her £39,000 worth of prizes.
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3 months ago
DickTracey
Unwatchable quality<or lack of. Frameskip galore ! Not my pc, thats for sure amd not my internet connection either. This has to be the poorest modern website around. Do us all a favour too, 1] Sort it 2] Stop those pesky flash ads ! 3] The near 2 minute wait is just not worth the wait full stop. BBCiPlayer runs great and in HD seamless !!!!
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4 months ago
Peter
couldn't hear half of the commentary cos of the loud music!
5 months ago
God is aTechy 3D
The new format is v. good, Jason was always the best presenter. I guess it was a case of survival of the fittest for the other presenters and as Polly is so amazingly hot people will just tune in to watch her, forget the gadgets. Shame Ottis was axed, him and Jason bounced off each other really well. Overall the new show gets 4 G's!
5 months ago
Tony
Was looking forward to catching up with all the "gadge". RIP GS. Three points: Lousy format. Lousy Production Ill founded judgements on Tech. Just spend some time researching GoPro problems or 3 months dealing with their none exitent cusotmer services The tell me the camera is worth 5Gs. I think not. Are Channel 5 taking kick backs for products they rate?
5 months ago
StuartMclaren
un-watchable due to lag,
6 months ago
Marty
Why must there be loud music over the commentary.
6 months ago
Tim Donnelly
Was eagerly looking forward to yet another brilliant series of the Gadget Show only to find this drivel. Where are the rest of the team??? Pollyanna was always the least creditable presenter being more interested in being famous than the gadgets or tech and Jason cannot carry the show alone. I agree with other comments about the sound but sadly, even if this was fixed it would still be unwatchable. RIP Gadget Show you will be sadly missed
6 months ago
Stehen Park
No free competition entry online = No point in watching this show now goodbye!
6 months ago
stephen taylor
Had to turn off lag so bad. Bring back the old show.
6 months ago
Tim
Wow, that sound mixing is terrible, I could hardly hear them when the music was playing, this show has gone down hill.
6 months ago
Richard OR
I can't hear you... maybe a blessing?!!
6 months ago
UKB Out
This was aweful. I couldn't bear to watch the expisode. Amateur hour. To think I just prior to this spent £25 on GS Live London. I had no idea GS had fallen so low. Shockingly aweful, sound, balance format, crappy patronising US talking to the camera cuts. I thought that was just some special they had done early this year to get into the US market. Gosh I had no idea they intended that to be the real program. Better to have killed the show honestly than subject the audience to this. Bye GS, it was fun for so many many years.
6 months ago
jack
not watching ever again, sacked the best presenters and hired bad bad editors/sound technicians, and selling washing machines. truly lost it.
6 months ago
Rathushan Rajendran
oh yeah nice one Aaron
6 months ago
Nick
I'd say your viewers have spoken. It's time to sort it out. -- Dropping great presenters; not the best move, but forgiveable. -- Bad audio levels, so much so that it's hard to hear the commentary... Unacceptable!! Please sort it out... I love the gadget show but it all seems to have fallen apart in the last year or so.
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6 months ago
John
New format is terrible. Don't like the talking to someone off camera thing, it's lost it's personal touch. Love the shows presenters, Jason and Polly, but it needs the whole team back. Sound awful in this episode too. Real shame as like many others who have commented, I really looked forward to this show as I don't watch much TV now-a-days, but the new format has made this a completely different show, which is a mere shadow of it's former self. Really hope all these comments can make a difference to what was a brilliant, funny and informative show.
6 months ago
Ruth
They got rid of most of the presenters and the ones they do have I can't hear over the stupid music
6 months ago
Andy Favell
It would have been nice to have known what this show was about, but I couldn't hear the presenters as the music was so loud...
6 months ago
Roadie John
Oh Dear!! I think that is an understatement. The sound was abysmal. I'm not one to point fingers, but, does Ben Hadley know what all those knobs & buttons do? As has been pointed out by many, the music was too loud & drowned out the presenters voices. Why did this get past everybody on the production front? Surely somebody must have noticed this? If not, they should ALL be replaced. Having served as a sound engineer for some 27 years in the live music arena, I know that my job would be on the line if I was to make such a blatant error! Please get this sorted for episode 2 or you won't have me (& thousands of others by all accounts) watching episode 3. Very Disappointing!!
6 months ago
Sandy
Cannot hear a word said over the overly dramatic music. First time I've ever had to abandon a Gadget Show.. Shame really.
6 months ago
Andrew
Sorry, Ortis, missed the 'r'!
6 months ago
Andrew Rudd
That episode was garbage. Where's Suzi? Where's Otis? Where's Jon? You've lost another three viewers, because my daughters, who were avid fans, share my view.
6 months ago
Eric Harvey
I watched on demand 5 it took me several minutes to realise that the sound was not going to sort itself out and I had to result to changing the equaliser levels Re the format, I Was glad to see the back of the inter team challenges as i found them too long and they became boring. The team themselves are brilliant , Jason over the top as usual but that is his style. Pollyanna , well what can you say ? Enthusiastic, Glamourous, Beautifull and up for any challenge. The items tested were tricky to understand, Washing Machines ?, The machine that came out on top only took half the load of the other 2 but it was given 4 stars, i cannot understand how any woman is going to buy one when she will have to do twice as many loads for a given amount of washing. The cameras ?, Do they sell to the general public ?maybe for the more adventurous outward bound types. The phones ? , well i know that they are constantly updating models but it seems the Gadget Show has them on every other week, showing new models / features or apts. (Boring). At the moment it seems the show should be sponsored by Phones4U not Currys / Pc World I will keep watching if you sort out the sound for Tv reception but let the show be more diverse. There are a lot of various electrical items or gadgets out there, home cinema kit does not get covered , only TVs now and then, Gaming harware for those that are interested (Jasons forte ) , Afterall you cover computers but not other hardware. I will miss Jon, Ortis and suzi on the show but that is not a deal breaker, just please be more diverse with your product selections. Eric
6 months ago
Graham Fisher
All the good people have gone! audio is dreadful making it unwatchable, you must be really impressed with all your hard work. Sadly I will never watch this again!!!!!!!!!!!
6 months ago
Pete
Getting wet with Penny. He was way to much fun to call it work!! Sound balance sounds rubbish though
6 months ago
Richard
Was it like this on tv too? I can't believe nobody watched it before it aired. Just at what point did somebody say it's finished? Sack them. Although I expect such a blunder can't really be an accident. It's perhaps related to cuts.
6 months ago
angry fan
Absolutely shocking sound mixing, renders the show unwatchable - to echo the sentiments of everyone else - sort this out. I'm also disappointed in losing Suzi, John, Otis and indeed the studio sections that neatly tie the different segments together, this episode felt disjointed and awkward. I understand change has to be made to keep relevance but changes must be made to improve and gradually to avoid backlash - channel 5 has dropped the ball on this one.
6 months ago
Neil Ward
I liked the show, the background music levels need turning down though. For me the show is all about the gadgets not the presenters. Jason and Pollyanna do a good job.
6 months ago
rob
some thing has gone very wrong with the sound mixing on this programme all you can here is music and not much voice - should this be checked before it is put out?
6 months ago
Gareth
I actually couldn't hear anything the presenters were saying, music was far too loud. Mixing fail.
6 months ago
Frank.S.
The Gadget Show was one of the flagship shows on Channel 5, I use the term was because the new format is simply appalling. I have just watched the first part of episode one and that's it for me, quite sad really because I watch little TV and this was one of the few shows I looked forward to. Channel 5 will give you a load of old flannel as to how and why, the reality though is that it's down to budget cuts. Sensible cutbacks could have easily been made by leaving the presentation team as it was and maybe giving away not so many gadgets and fewer trips around the globe. R.I.P. The Gadget Show
6 months ago
Jimmy Saville
Someone please ffs get back the other 3 so its not just her and that slaphead and drop the sound of the overpowering cheesy music! I can't hear a word!
6 months ago
Al Sheps
Please please please fix the sound. Drop the levels of the background music and increase the presenters sound level
6 months ago
A very annoyed Shirley
I agree with all of these comments, First off whoever is in charge of the sound on Gadget Show should be fired, couldnt here a word jason and polly were saying on any of the voice overs. Finally I also agree the new format is rubbish where is everyone else, jason and polly are good, but the show was much better with the other 3. SORT IT OUT CHANNEL 5!
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6 months ago
Suzi
Oh dear seems like they have ruined a great show. Not a great idea that. I predict a boycott.
6 months ago
Simon Wolf.
What the hell have you done to what was a great show .The format sucks and the chemistry between Jason and Suzi has been lost.Polly should go and put the kettle on and leave gadgets to Suzi .As for washing machines what were you thinking of on the first of a new series,whats next cassette decks and lazer disc players...Such a shame...
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6 months ago
Tim James
Channel 5, You Messed Up. Editing is shit. Presenters don't look at the camera, so don't address the audience, background music to loud an shit anyway. people who watch this dont want sodding washing machines. GoPro 2 not latest in their line, the Hero 3 Black is. Thought it was time for something new did we, what rubbish, just trying to save money, well it shows.
6 months ago
Alan Findley
The gadget show is no more. Why ruin the best team on TV? Bring back Suzi, Otis and Jon! The new format as well is rubbish I will not be watching again until sense prevails and the gadget show reinstates the team. Sad and miss one of my favorate programs.
6 months ago
TomBrewster
Is it just me or is the background music completely overpowering the voices?
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6 months ago
Clark19
Shocking... The team is suppose to be 5, Jon, Suzi and Otis. not the same...
6 months ago
Brian
Please sort the sound out, its inconsistent, and I'm constantly working the volume control to avoid getting deafened by rubbish music, or trying to hear what is being said.
6 months ago
Alexandros
Great. In the not at all kind of sense. Even BBC let you watch watch programmes on mobile devices (Android). Channel 5? No. Was going to watch this on the bus this morning. Can't be bothered watching it at home due to the new format.
6 months ago
Gavin Wilkinson
Terrible sound & No suzi Perry or Jon. And the new show format is awfull, bring back the proper, real gadget show!!!
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6 months ago
jamie
unwatchable.
6 months ago
Adam
What the showed yesterday online and have to say that the sound was pretty bad as per the other reviews. I have no problem with the presenters but I felt the previous presenters brought a more rounded feel to the program. The gadgets that they displayed for the first show where fairly forgetful, which is a bit of a concern for the first show of the new series. The testing was rather over the top and long winded to be honest, it seemed more to do with the location and activity than the actual gadget. The overall feel was not far off a bunch of over eager YouTubers larking around. I am sure the Gadget show has a larger budget, use it wisely and up your game otherwise I cannot see another series being commissioned.
6 months ago
BD
This sound is just appalling. seriously? you let this out in to the public domain like this? really? a show about gadgets that are testing headphones! clearly they were taken from the production team to do the testing and forgot to give them back!
6 months ago
Stephane
Why has the Background music got to be so damn louder than the talking,and why is the upload so choppy,in this stone age?common channel %,sort it all oout!
6 months ago
palo,
This is a load of rubbish what as happen to the gadget show.
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6 months ago
Eddie Again
I have a samsung galaxy note 2 and I am getting the message this protected content cannot be played on this mobile platform. I am puzzled could someone please explain why a website for a show that reviews all the latest phones and tablets has a video stream which cant be viewed on a stock android browser this seems a bit ironic to me... sort it out ffs!
6 months ago
Eddie
WTF You cant watch the gadget show on your gadget is this a joke?
6 months ago
Pads
Sorry but I have to say the background music is supposed to be in the background. I guess that will be fixed for the next show. I will keep watching as I expect this is just a one off. I cant comment on the presenters as I couldnt hear them.
6 months ago
some bored bloke
Music was too loud compared to the voice overs of the presenters. The gadgets were dull. The whole show has been going downhill for a few years now but without the other presenters, the last series kinda sucked and the first one of this series wasn't any better. Up your game or can the show and take it to the web.
6 months ago
blimey
what happen?..... luve poly and jason but without otis, suzi and john and probably the cres the show is definitely not going to work. one more thing the new platform is not working.... sorry but th
6 months ago
Jason Rowley
No other presenters? And a sound problem which meant couldn't hear them speaking means this is unwatchable. A few cost-saving measures gone too far in having only two presenters and a really bad sound production mabye?
6 months ago
cammy2930
Just tried watching on my android phone and keep getting message saying your mobile platform is not supported.With android being either the most popular or close to thee most used platform bein used today why is it only ipads and iphones that are catered for makes me sick.Anyway rant over im going to watch 4od at least that works with android
6 months ago
Tony Pink
Terrible sound production and just not right without the whole team there. . . . Sorry CH5 but you are gonna loose a bit chunk of your audience !!!!! Such a shame as have been watching this show avidly since it first came out, but if miss one now will not be that bothered in catching up . . . . . . . :-(
6 months ago
steve
Just tried watching on my Android tablet and its telling me my platform isn't supported?! Because everyone who tunes into the gadget show watches on a TV or iPad! As a result of not being able to watch it, I started reading the comments and it doesn't exactly entice me to find a compatible device to watch on.
6 months ago
mason
hmmmm me missin the other presenters its aufall without em!!! and as its the gadget show they need to get some GADGETS to make the sound better!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 months ago
mike
is it just me or is there something wrong with the sound you can barely hear them over the music
6 months ago
Matt Kennerley
Come on Channel 5 - respond to your viewers. This new format is rubbish and you need to take a look at why you have ruined perhaps your best show. Bring back Suzi, Otis and John!
6 months ago
Jay
Those, like me, who have found this unwatchable then do what I did. Go to the botom of the page and hit the contact us link and write an email of complaint. It might get though to them where these comments aren't. I do wonder if they actually read them or just moderate later.
6 months ago
Kev Greenway
It's a shame that's all I can say, why mess up a format that works, really! I did not watch the gadget show world tour because it lacked direction and seemed to rush everything, thought I would see if this series would be better, but hey ho channel five has totally wrecked one of maybe it's best shows, guess maybe no more gadget show for me,
6 months ago
Peter Vaillant
Really disappointed in this programme I have been an avid fan but this takes the biscuit. Talking of which first commercial break I got up to make a cappuccino complemented with an amaretto and did not return to the TV to watch the end of the programme. I agree with the sound....the producer should be sacked if that was not spotted before completion of production.
6 months ago
Tom Smith
Jesus are you now employing chimps to do the sound mixing. Per all the other comments, why is the poorly chosen music much louder than the actual speaking, y'know, the bit your supposed to listen too?
6 months ago
Ian Mellor
Terrible sound & No suzi Perry or Jon Bentley sorry last show for me :(
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6 months ago
Cheynne
Totally agree with all the other comment, ,the old team format was miles better than this 'Top Gear' version why oh why change it? can't bear to watch it if it remains like this and if Jason's reading these comments hopefully if he's the bloke we love him for he'll help change things back, COME'ON JASON!
6 months ago
Will Creech
Well that was infuriating! I have turned it off after only 10mins because of the music! If i wanted to listen to rubbish club music I would go to a nightclub. SORT IT OUT!
6 months ago
Paul Guy
I'm disappointed too! Its almost as if its been scaled down somewhat from the last series! Whats happened to Suzie, Otis Deely etc??? It doesn't take a genius to either increase the volume of the commentary over the music, or the other way around! Wouldn't be surprised if the Ratings fell this time around as well! Credit where its due though to Polly and Jason!
6 months ago
wolffie
Can't watch the show because of the ridiculously loud music just I couldn't hear what was being said, the gadget show needs a new sound engineer and mixer so the background music stays in the background and doesn't drown out everything else, really bad hang your DJ and get someone that knows what they are doing.
6 months ago
Harry D
Great job to whoever the editors are, really! GREAT.. Can't hear either of their voices over the obnoxiously loud music, I do a lot of video & sound editing as part of my day job and even an amateur should know that this is just shoddy work...
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6 months ago
Mr Little
The Gadget show is dead... This new incarnation is hardly a shadow of the ghost of the original... And what is with the over loud music that drowns the commentary? Heads should roll for this, and the old format returned, along with the old sound crew and cast... Thumbs down from a die-hard viewer.
6 months ago
roblytham
This show is awfull. Loud music over the commentry. I will not watch another show in this format.
6 months ago
ian
Not worth watching now, I agree with everyone else loud music does not make up for the lack of quality. do not think I will ever bother watching again. better stuff now on itunes
6 months ago
Big Bad Beno
Oh dear Channel 5, what have you done? The old format with Suzi, Otis, and John was far better, and although there is no doubt Pollyanna is an attractive girl, I found quite annoying on the show and if anyone was due to get the axe it should have been her. Bring back the others, before the show is totally ruined!
6 months ago
MusoAde
A Gadget Show that can't be viewed on my iPad... Oh come on! Sounds like someone spoilt the best tech show on the box... Amazing that that can happen... would like to know the back-story!
6 months ago
Alan Holmes
I actually forgot it was back on and i can`t be bothered to watch it on demand, Used to be one of my favourite shows but not now :-(.
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6 months ago
morls
Well, for the first time since the Gadget show started (I have watched every episode) I had to turn it off after fifteen minutes of listening to the worst soundtrack ever. It was virtually impossible to hear the comentary, and as for Jason and Polly's over the top entusiasic whooping, where has the professional light hearted team gone. I'm afraid that if this is what the Gadget show is turning into, then I for one am turning off.....sorry chaps! Bring back Suzi, Ortis & John!!!
6 months ago
Andrew
as with every other complaint in this list, I have to agree, music too loud cant hear the either of them talking. its now too over the top, why go splunking to test the batteries. prefer the older format to the newer format. Another Watcher you've lost.
6 months ago
what have you done
what the hell is going on... i want to hear about the gadgets not the backing tracks, you might as well just make a show about all the different backing tracks there is. Ruined the show this for me.
6 months ago
Chris simpson
Feeling Sleepy. First Time I couldn't Watch this show Fully. So boring. Really miss other presenters and I am not going to watch this show any more. Bye Bye Gadget Show.
6 months ago
Phil
Where's the family fortunes "er eeeer" noise when you need it?
6 months ago
Peter S
I agree with the vast majority of the comments on here. The format of the show has changed - I understand that this may have been for many reasons, but it has not worked. The show lacks the variety it used to have. The studio with the other presenters provided a platform on which the rest of the features could be based, and with Suzi, Ortis and Mr Bentley I felt like there were enough different styles to keep it interesting. I like Jason and Polly, but not enough to have their over-the-top enthusiasm all of the time. To top it all, the production of the programme seems shockingly bad compared to previously. The music suits my tastes, but I'm not here to listen to the music - I'd rather hear what they are saying! I've enjoyed the show for YEARS now, and I'm disappointed. That may have been my final episode.
6 months ago
R.I.P. The Gadget Show
Dear Channel 5, I have a wacky idea for a tv show. How about getting a pair of decent presenters eg Suzi and Jon, to do a show on gadgets and the latest tech? There seems to be a gap in the market which none of your current shows seem to meet!
6 months ago
Cloudkicker
What a waste of a what used to be the best show on TV. C;mon guys, listen to your fans and bring back the old style show. This is rubbish. If you can't bring back the original crew, let it die in peace. I got part way through and turned it off.
6 months ago
John Smith
I watch a gadget show to see reviews of the latest gadgets. so why am I seeing the GoPro 2, come on guys, GoPro 3 is out in a few days. and as for the washing mashines, just no.
6 months ago
sam keeley
awwwwwwwwfffffffffulllllllllllllllll used to b a fan ditch poly get suzi and otis back go back to filming in digbeth and show us some gadgets we wanna buy!!!!!!
6 months ago
Matt H
Cannot hear what they are saying!!!! Music too loud!!!!
6 months ago
Terry Greenwald
I am deaf and watched your prog from my laptop on Tuesday 6 Nov but with no subtitles. Why?
6 months ago
Hugh
I have to agree with the majority of the comments on here that the show is now almost un-watchable (probably not a real word, but I think it gets across my disapointment). I was so looking forward to this new series and expected the whole team back! Instead we got Jason and Poly talking to camera as if it was a documentary. Will miss Sizi, Otis and Jon. If this continues then it will be the end of one of the best Channel 5 programs ever. Interesting also that most of the comments here are negative, but that the tweets on the landing page has been edited to exclude negative comments.
6 months ago
carl
i agree with all of these comments. sound is horrible and im not watching anymore if the other presenters don't come back.
6 months ago
Bring Back Suzy
Having given up on the world tour, I gave it one last chance.. But, enough! you've just lost another viewer. Sack Jason and Polly and bring back the other three.
6 months ago
I'm NOT Grumpy
Program has potential (or is that HAD potential) 1 Sort out the sound - we need to hear what those two idiots are saying so that we know when to turn it off!. 2 Get rid of that music - well that's what some call it I don't watch 5 too often and now I know why! This could be series - you've lost another viewer.
6 months ago
Jay
Unwatchable ith that god awful sound mixing.I gave up not long into it. Sort it out. Peole have complained for years about "music" in programmes being too loud making the show unwatchable. What do they do? Make the same mistake. PS: The captchas are a pain I have had a load with acdcented letters. Sort that out while you;re at it C5.
6 months ago
Sam Worthy
The Mixing was all worng, less music and jump up the vox levals!!!
6 months ago
Feddricy
whats happened to the others????
6 months ago
Phil Brown
I started watching this episode and was bitterly disappointing when i discovered that the sound mixing had been mixed wrongly. i also noticed a few colour corrected shots perhaps a misbehaving white balance? lets hope the other episodes are better.
6 months ago
nugget titan
I cannot disagree more, although it is a shame all the other presenters have gone i think polly is beautiful enough for them all, and as for the over the topness, no-one would get how good or bad the gadgets were unless they went overthe top. if polly said well it was fine for every gadget she reviewed the show would be rubish. i am sure the audio will be fixed in the future
6 months ago
Simon
such poor sound quality, can barely hear them!
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6 months ago
Nerdy
I watched the first 10 minutes of last night's show and then started to feel bilious. The format and presenters are terrible. The first test of 3 washing machines needed the overalls of 3 presenters - so the extra overalls were provided without an explanation - total fail. Pollyanna is a lovely looking lady, but that's were her talents end. Her comments on Gadgets have as much creditability as Page 3 models' views on politics
6 months ago
martin
Really bad, sound very annoying and the two of them on there own just does not work at all bring back the old team
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6 months ago
DM
appalling audio mixing and dull "gadgets" (washing machines!?) fast forwarded through most of the show the only redeeming feature was the action cams sent into space. also bring back Suzi and Jon (sorry otis)
6 months ago
John Gamesby
I was really looking forward to the return of the Gadget show, what a let down what as happened to Susie, Otis and John? Then there is the sound or lack of it when the crap music plays you cannot hear the presenter’s comments. Washing machines come on guys what are you playing at? Sorry if this is how the new show is going you have just lost a viewer and I have been watching since series 1 show 1. Pull your finger out and get back to originality. Bring back the team.
6 months ago
Adamtgeek
What a dissapointment. A show about tech with the worst audio i've ever heard on a tv show, i think some firm words need to be had. The loss of the other presenters is also a shame, but i guess to be fair 5 presenters was a bit OTT.
6 months ago
Grump
Awful, abrasive sound. Amateur. Loud music bad quality voice recording. Turned the program off after a little while.
6 months ago
Adam Atkins
What a dissapointment. A show about tech with the worst audio i've ever heard on a tv show, i think some firm words need to be had. The loss of the other presenters is also a shame, but i guess to be fair 5 presenters was a bit OTT.
6 months ago
Harry W
The sound on this program is terrible needs to be improved you can not hear there voices, its very annoying they need to sort this out before they release all the others
6 months ago
Adam Luttman
What a let down. Channel 5 used to have one good show, now it has none. Get Suzi, Jon and Otis back and I'll watch it. Too much Jason and Polly, not enough interesting gadgets, seriously the first thing you did was WASHING MACHINES? No. Just, no. Not watching anymore.
6 months ago
Samuel Sund
Did anyone else realise that you can't hear their voices over the music at times? Really, really crap director or who ever puts the program together
6 months ago
Karlos Santos
Terrible sound and where's the rest of the team? I think you've just lost a viewer.
6 months ago
Mark
Very disapointed. For a gadget show - i cant even watch last nights episode on my gadget (ipad2). Ive even deleted the demand 5 app now. Useless!
7 months ago
Grant
Just watched the "New Look" Show :-( and very disappointed. Just not the same without Suzi, Joohn and Otis.
7 months ago
Dan
without the other three, the show just doesn't feel the same anymore. Please bring them back
7 months ago
Wingman
Last series was a train wreck this series looks to be more of the same, without Suzi, Jon and Ortis the show just doesn't work, the chemistry between Jason and Polly just seems awkward and forced. I've watched and enjoyed the Gadget Show for years but like the other commenters here I'm done with it and wont be watching in future.
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7 months ago
Connor Parsons
Why the hell isn't it available to watch on Demand5? o.O Who wants a crummy 1:40 trailer for it, with adverts that are practically longer than the trailer?
7 months ago
Connor Sweeney
Poor show. Flash player needed to watch? D'err. Also, it's not the same without Suzi, Jon and Ortis. Probably wont series record ths one....
7 months ago
Cloudkicker
Still needs the whole team. It's a sad shadow of the old show.
7 months ago
Kevin
Can't believe that you guys love I products so much but I can't watch the replay on the website as its in flash, get with the times cum mon
7 months ago
icupcake
jason glasses are so amazing i love them to bits xx
7 months ago
Trax
I'm just glad it wasn't sponsored by Comet. Or nobody would be there.
7 months ago
Chris Hudson
Have to agree with all of the above. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE TEAM???
7 months ago
Mike
If I had realised sooner that Suzi, Jon and Ortis were no longer part of the Gadget Show I wouldn't have bothered buying tickets to the Gadget Show Live!!! Bring them back, I say :(
7 months ago
rod
try to watch it live !!!!!no option available c5 not as good as the iplayer
7 months ago
Nelson Peterson
Without Suzy and with the atrocious Polly and over the top Jason not a chance I'll be watching.
7 months ago
Warren Riff Lewis
Bring back the most exciting presenting crew on TV, we should start a petition to get them back?
7 months ago
Mike Smith
Where's Suzy?
7 months ago
Jon Drewett
To be honest i thought it was better with Suzi,Otis and John.
7 months ago
fred overy
Fred bring back old team or wont be watching any more
7 months ago
BillyFish
Suzi, Otis and Jon have been sacked. So I'm not watching.
7 months ago
Aaron Tweed
where are the other presenters?