The Gadget Show Season 34

Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley return with more tech advice and reviews. In this first episode, Jon puts three big-brand budget phones to the test - the Apple iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Google Pixel 4a. Georgie dives into the world of TVs, and with prices recently tumbling for high-end sets, she compares the popular OLED models with Samsung's own QLED tech.

Jon takes to the skies to put Apple's highly impressive AirPods Max to the test, and Harry Wallop shares tips to save money on bicycle insurance. Meanwhile, George and Ortis go head-to-head in a battle of Android smartphones, and Craig tries his hand at some smart home tech, but how will he fare when attempting to make chicken wings in a pressure cooker?

Jon Bentley tests four of the latest electric cars and Craig Charles uncovers a new piece of tech that claims to aid weight loss and help people work out more efficiently by simply using the power of your breath. Ortis Deley goes head to head with Jon as they find out if you can save a packet by repairing your broken and worn-out tech, and Georgie Barrat tackles another techie Top 5.

Ortis tests out a pair of Rayban's latest smart shades, and Jon compares three bits of tech that promise to deliver big sound to your movie experience. Meanwhile, Craig jumps into the world of virtual reality with the Oculus Quest 2, and George tests out pressure washers on a farm.

Jon Bentley becomes an influencer for the day as he heads to the UK's only social media house to test out the latest Wi-F tech, while Ortis Deley and Georgie Barrat compare a budget smartwatch to one of the market leaders. Craig Charles checks out innovative tech that helps people drift off to sleep with ease.

Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat come up with an idea to test out smart lightbulbs, while Craig Chrles is tasked with making his wine taste sublime - using the Kelvin K2, which not only tells when wine is at the optimum temperature, but also what should be eaten with it and even what glass it should be drunk from

Craig's rolling up his sleeves on a building site to help Georgie test a pair of rugged phones that promise high-end performance. Jon spends the day with TikTok star Akafi Ali to test budget webcams, and Ortis offers a Top 5 rundown of voice-activated tech, including the world's first coffee machine that not only brews coffee but orders it too

Jon finds out if the iPad is still the best tablet on the market, and Jordan has a review of the latest new console to hit the shelves, Nintendo's Switch OLED. Elsewhere, Georgie and Ortis battle it out in another challenge, answering an age-old problem - are branded drills, saws and sanders better than the cheaper, unbranded versions?

Jon tests three entry-level short-throw projectors to see which is best for those cinema sessions, and Craig has found a gadget which claims to make our teeth whiter. Ortis and Craig go head to head in this week's challenge - can a portable speaker almost half the price of the Sonos Roam kick it with the big brand?

Jon and Georgie test out the iPad Pro against the MacBook Air, while Ortis presents a rundown of his favourite smartphone accessories. Craig has uncovered another gadget with bold claims - the world's smallest vacuum - which could revolutionise the way people pack for holidays, and Jon heads to a classic railway with a long-standing member of the BBC Radio 4 Archers team to test eReaders

Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley look at the tech available this Christmas, from eBikes to Bluetooth speakers, and stocking fillers to smart-home gadgets. With the big day only weeks away, Craig will be telling four magical tales featuring Georgie, Jon and Ortis in the starring roles, and answering all the big tech questions for 2021

Georgie and Ortis battle it out for the final techie challenge of 2021, as they put the GoPro HERO10 up against DJI's recently released Action 2 camera with the help of the monkeys at Twycross Zoo. Meanwhile, Jordan's got answers to all the big gaming questions just in time for Christmas, and Craig gets to grips with a gadget that prints smartphone photos at home