Dec 11

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – Getting from A to B

The duo take a look at ingenious means of transport, including a pedal-powered submarine created by Russian inventor Mikhail Puchkov, and an electric motorbike created by Cedric Lynch. Plus, Clive Sinclair, the man behind the infamous C5 battery-powered tricycle, explains his ideas, and science reporter Jem Stansfield examines Brunel’s atmospheric railway system. source:LocateTv.com

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Dec 03

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – Better Safe Than Sorry

The duo examine inventions that keep people safe, beginning with ejector seats – complicated contraptions that save the lives of a number of pilots each year. A pigeon fancier tests how unmanned drones work, and science reporter Jem Stansfield finds out how 1940s actress Hedy Lamarr efforts to design a new torpedo guidance system laid the foundations for short-range wireless technology.source:LocateTv.com

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Nov 26

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – The Five Senses

The duo experience the five senses, exploring the fact and fiction behind sensory inventions and ideas. Wallace investigates an invisibility cloak, and the technology that allows blind people to ‘see’ via their taste buds. Plus, the story of an American farmer who could have invented wireless telephones more than 100 years ago, and a Tasmanian who made his own unique prosthetic arm.source:LocateTv.com

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Nov 21

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – Home Sweet Home

The duo examine the world of domestic novelties, including a makeshift mill constructed by a young inventor from Malawi. There is a visit to inventor Trevor Baylis, a look at a collection of vintage tea-makers, former engineer and code breaker Tony Sale revives George the Robot, and science reporter Jem Stansfield meets an A-level student with a home-made fridge built out of scrap metal originally designed by Einsteinsource:LocateTv.com

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Nov 11

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – Reach For The Sky

The intrepid duo explore the mysteries behind man’s fascination with flight. They learn about flexible spacesuits being developed by Nasa, and hear about Gustav Mesmer, who created a bicycle with wings. Plus, Jem Stansfield travels to California to investigate the connection between David Beckham and an eerie-looking spherical airship.source:Tv.com

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Nov 09

Summary for : Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention – Nature Knows Best

A light hearted and humorous look at real-life inventors, contraptions and gadgets with the much-loved duo, beginning with inventions inspired by mother nature. Wallace and Gromit learn about flying penguins, German robots, and Dutch sculptor Theo Jansen. Plus, Jem Stansfield meets a man who has created gills that could allow humans to breathe under water. source:LocateTv.com

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