David Jason's Great British Inventions TV Guide

Upcoming episodes, programme details and where to watch over the next seven days. All times are UK time.

Upcoming airings

Series 1 · Episode 1

David Jason examines British innovations in the history of engineering, beginning with a look at wheeled vehicles like the Penny Farthing and Stephenson's rocket.

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Production year: 2020
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Classification: PG
Guidance: Parental Guidance
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 3 showings

Tue 27 Oct17:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Tue 27 Oct22:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct03:00
U&EdenEngland London(50 minutes)

Series 1 · Episode 2

David Jason 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.

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Lifestyle
Entertainment
Subtitles

Production year: 2020
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 3 showings

Tue 27 Oct18:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Tue 27 Oct23:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct03:50
U&EdenEngland London(50 minutes)

Series 1 · Episode 3

David Jason 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.

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Lifestyle
Entertainment
Subtitles

Production year: 2020
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Classification: PG
Guidance: Parental Guidance
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 3 showings

Tue 27 Oct19:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct00:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct04:40
U&EdenEngland London(50 minutes)

Series 1 · Episode 4

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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Lifestyle
Entertainment
Subtitles

Production year: 2020
Broadcast language: English
Subtitle language: English
Classification: PG
Guidance: Parental Guidance
Programme features: HD · Subtitles · Stereo
Aspect ratio: 16:9

When to watch · 2 showings

Tue 27 Oct20:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)
Wed 28 Oct01:00
U&EdenEngland London(60 minutes)