David Jason's Great British Inventions

David Jason's Great British Inventions

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1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered January 21, 2020 · Ended February 11, 2020

Sir David Jason explores his favourite great British inventions and discovers how and why they were first thought up.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 21 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
In the first episode, David takes a look at wheeled vehicles from the Penny Farthing bicycle to Stephenson's rocket - as well as being reunited with an original Reliant Regal Supervan, as used in Only Fools and Horses.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 28 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
David examines British innovations in the history of flight, from the first glider to the modern jet suit, and discovers how Britain contributed to the moon landing.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Feb 4 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The actor operates one of the world's biggest hydraulic cranes, gets behind the wheel of a tank, and discovers the story behind the invention of the hovercraft.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 11 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The actor examines British innovations in the home from the lightbulb to the lawnmower, and discovers the role Queen Victoria played in creating the telephone.
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