Peter Sallis
Wallace (voice)
Series
Watch Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010) Online
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
PreviousNext
- 1. Nature Knows BestNow viewing2010-11-0330mA 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.
- 2. Reach For The Sky2010-11-1030mWallace and Gromit explore the mysteries behind man's fascination with flight, from 'homemade' space rockets in Manchester to jetpacks in the UK. There is also a look at some planes that unfortunately don't fly in another Contraption Countdown.
- 3. Home Sweet Home2010-11-1730mThe duo examine the world of domestic novelties, including a makeshift mill constructed by a young inventor from Malawi. There is a visit to inventor Trevor Baylis, a look at a collection of vintage tea-makers, former engineer and code breaker Tony Sale revives George the Robot, and science reporter Jem Stansfield meets an A-level student with a home-made fridge built out of scrap metal originally designed by Einstein.
- 4. Come to Your Senses2010-11-2430mWallace and Gromit experience the world through the five senses, exploring the fact and fiction behind invisibility cloaks, bomb-detecting bees and the top sensory inventions.
- 5. Better Safe Than Sorry2010-12-0130mWallace and Gromit have always taken their safety into their own hands, and in this episode of the science series they consider other inventors with the same philosophy. They tell the tale of 1940s Hollywood starlet Hedy Lamarr, who had a side-line in inventing, and who devised a radio-controlled 'secret-communication' system for steering torpedoes to help allied forces in the war, the technology of which is featured in all modern bluetooth systems.
- 6. From A To B2010-12-0830mIn this episode of the science series, Wallace and Gromit explore incredible transportation inventions from around the globe. In the 'Contraption Countdown' the focus is on peculiar transport devices, and the duo find out how to cross the River Thames in a plastic bag. They discover the intention behind laser propulsion in the creation of flying saucer technology, and meet Cedric Lynch, an illustrious engineer who invented electric tricycles.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Ashley Jensen
Self - Narrator
John Sparkes
Goronwy (voice)
No photo Jem Stansfield
Self - Science Correspondent
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention were reported for this region.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesGood Eats
8.71999
SeriesTravel Man: 48 Hours in...
6.42015
SeriesAn Idiot Abroad
7.72010
SeriesZoboomafoo
6.81999
SeriesThe Dinosaurs
8.02026
SeriesBrainiac: Science Abuse
6.82003
SeriesConan O'Brien Must Go
7.72024
SeriesMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
7.62009
SeriesHeadspace Guide to Meditation
7.92021
SeriesPretend It's a City
7.42021
SeriesSpongeBob DocuPants
8.32020
SeriesExpedition: Back To The Future
7.02021
SeriesThe Moaning of Life
7.62013
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention in this region.
How many seasons does Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention have?
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention first air?
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention first aired in 2010.
Is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention still running?
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention?
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention is classified as Animation, Documentary, Comedy.