Masters Of Reinvention
Season 12025
Dr Shini Somara turns to back copies of Practical Mechanics magazine - once the bible of British inventors - and challenges a dream design team to reinvent its vintage blueprints for the 21st century.
Dr Shini Somara turns to back copies of Practical Mechanics magazine - once the bible of British inventors - and challenges a dream design team to reinvent its vintage blueprints for the 21st century.
6 Episodes
Dr Shini and her team of makers and gadgeteers are tasked with reinventing a camping trailer from 1950 and a two-seater toboggan from 1960.
March 17, 2025
Dr Shini and her dream team design and build a scale replica of an iconic vintage aeroplane, as well as an armchair drafting table.
March 24, 2025The team reinvent a vintage DIY air raid shelter as a hi-tech garden shed. Plus, Jenny and Ellis work on a pedal-powered washing machine.
March 31, 2025
While updating a vintage aluminium boat, the team disagree over what size and shape it needs to be. Plus, Ivan and Louiza reinvent a cycle sidecar.
April 7, 2025
The team reinvent a 1936 design for a three-wheeled car using recycled parts and a reclaimed recumbent trike. Plus, Ruth and Carl rework a vintage burglar alarm.
April 14, 2025
Father and son engineers Pete and Ellis work on a modern twist for a portable canoe. Ellis and Ruth modernise the Lie Detector that dates back to 1935.
April 21, 2025