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Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention

Release

3 Nov 2010

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC One

Overview

In the series, "Wallace will take a light hearted and humorous look at the real-life inventors, contraptions, gadgets and inventions, with the silent help of Gromit. The series aims to inspire a whole new generation of innovative minds by showing them real, but mind-boggling, machines and inventions from around the world that have influenced his illustrious inventing career" (the BBC press statement). Peter Sallis reprised his role as the voice of Wallace. The filmed inserts are mostly narrated by Ashley Jensen, with one in each episode presented in-vision by Jem Stansfield. John Sparkes also voices a portion in the unseen character of archivist Goronwy.

Season 1

Wallace introduces correspondents, inventors and experts who explain various real-life contraptions, inventions and scientific accomplishments.

Air Date:4 Nov 2010
Available

Seasons

1 Seasons and a Special Season

Season 1

Season 1

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 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. Narrated by Ashley Jensen.

Runtime:30m
Air Date:4 Nov 2010Available

Episodes of Season 1

6 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
S1 E1