Genius with Dave Gorman (2009)
Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies pitched by members of the public
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Episode 1 - Russell Howard and Hazel Irvine
Release Date: 2010-09-27This time Dave is joined by comedian Russell Howard and sports presenter Hazel Irvine. Ideas include a health-and-safety-conscious way of being angry and also a quick and easy way of doing the 'top 50 things to do before you die'.
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Episode 2 - The Hairy Bikers and Jane Moore
Release Date: 2010-10-04This week Dave is joined by The Hairy Bikers (Dave Myers, Simon King), and journalist Jane Moore.
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Episode 3 - Vanessa Feltz and Richard Herring
Release Date: 2010-10-11Dave is joined by broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and comedian Richard Herring, who help to test-drive a device to help nervous job interviewees, and test a stress-free way to dip nachos. Dave sends roving reporter Jeff Brazier to a field, to try out a new game involving sheep.
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Episode 4 - Chris Addison and Mel Giedroyc
Release Date: 2010-10-18Comedians Chris Addison and Mel Giedroyc join Dave Gorman to discuss inventions, schemes and policies pitched by members of the public, with ideas ranging from a machine that can simulate a person's handshake to a discreet device for fixing wedgies.
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Episode 5 - Tim Minchin and Alexei Sayle
Release Date: 2010-10-25Dave Gorman is joined by comedians Tim Minchin and Alexei Sayle, as they explore the many ridiculous but sometimes genius inventions, schemes and policies of the Great British public. Ideas include a musical instrument for pensioners and a controversial way of controlling the UK's seagull population.
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Episode 6 - Noddy Holder and Shappi Khorsandi
Release Date: 2010-10-31Musician Noddy Holder and comedienne Shappi Khorsandi join Dave Gorman to discuss inventions, schemes and policies pitched by members of the public. Ideas include a device that allows men to play computer games without neglecting their partners, and a gadget to get rid of unwanted house guests. Last in the series.