
Batteries Not Included
Batteries Not Included was a British comedy programme showcasing the world's strangest gadgets. It was broadcast on Dave who commissioned the show. It was made by independent production company Liberty Bell. John Cleese hosted with Phill Jupitus narrating. The programme featured a rotating panel of contributing celebrities who tested out the gadgets and brought on their own favourite gadgets to discuss.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Oct 30, 2008
- Popularity: 1.0559
- 0 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Dec 04, 2008
Last episode: Episode 6
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Episode 140 min
Dom Joly reveals the gadgets in his country home and John Cleese meets Eric Scott, who crosses the Thames using a jet pack. Plus Katy Brand, Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis and John Thompson play Guess the Gadget.
Episode 2Episode 240 min
Gadget madness as John Cleese investigates invisibility cloaks and Sue Perkins reveals the gizmos in her home. Plus Tony Hawks, Hugh Dennis and Goldie with their top gadgets.
Episode 3Episode 340 min
John Cleese and a raft of other celebs road-test some of the world's weirdest gadgets. Plus, Danny Wallace reveals the gizmos to be found in his home.
Episode 4Episode 440 min
Celebrities including John Cleese try out a range of weird and wonderful gadgets. Plus, discover the favourite gizmos of guest Alex Zane.
Episode 5Episode 540 min
Check out more crazy gadgets and gizmos with John Cleese and other celebrity guests. Here, Mark Durden Smith reveals the gadgets to be found in his own home.
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