• 2003
  • 45m

Episode list

Brainiac: Science Abuse
Christmas Cracker
Mon, Dec 19, 2005
  • S3.E9
  • Christmas Cracker
Slip sliding away - CO2 power hits the ice; what to do if Santa gets stuck up your chimney; knife, fork, spoon - which is Britain's best bit of cutlery? Which is Britain's most pain in the arse packaging? Jon Tickle gets in some seasonal slobbering; a gas oven, some explosives and a naked flame - you do the maths; Brainiacs feel the cold this Christmas; hitting the high notes - carol singing on helium; we give the top five tips for snowball fights, and what would happen if you pulled 500 crackers at once?
7.7 /10
Burning Things in Microwaves
Wed, Sep 07, 2005
  • S3.E3
  • Burning Things in Microwaves
In this episode Richard Hammond investigates the science of sick... and Jon Tickle is off to the pub to check out hangover cures. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hudson's on hand to answer your science conundrums.
7.7 /10
Swim Through Syrup and Water
Wed, Aug 24, 2005
  • S3.E1
  • Swim Through Syrup and Water
In this episode, Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle takes the plunge into a pool of syrup...all in the aid of science; there's everything you need to know about burping; and we find out which is Britain's strongest fixer. Finally, the first caravan of the series is blown up...
7.6 /10
Swim Through Syrup and Water

S3.E1 ∙ Swim Through Syrup and Water

Wed, Aug 24, 2005
In this episode, Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle takes the plunge into a pool of syrup...all in the aid of science; there's everything you need to know about burping; and we find out which is Britain's strongest fixer. Finally, the first caravan of the series is blown up...
7.6 /10
Best DIY Bungee

S3.E2 ∙ Best DIY Bungee

Wed, Aug 31, 2005
Richard Hammond finds out which is Britain's best DIY bungee and then discovers if you can play fruit machines for free? There are more top science tips from Granny Brainiac and in the battle of the sexes - it's 'Lad v Lass'.
7.2 /10
Burning Things in Microwaves

S3.E3 ∙ Burning Things in Microwaves

Wed, Sep 07, 2005
In this episode Richard Hammond investigates the science of sick... and Jon Tickle is off to the pub to check out hangover cures. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hudson's on hand to answer your science conundrums.
7.7 /10
Race Against High Explosives

S3.E4 ∙ Race Against High Explosives

Wed, Sep 14, 2005
Which is faster - a Brainiac, or gunpowder? Why shouldn't you put dynamite in your microwave? And what types of food should you never drop on your kitchen floor? Brainiac: Science Abuse has it all...as well as Jon Tickle taking on a garlic test...with his feet.
7 /10
World's Best at Darts

S3.E5 ∙ World's Best at Darts

Wed, Sep 21, 2005
In this episode Richard Hammond swings into action...literally; Jon Tickle wets the bed in the name of science; and World Darts Champion Andy Fordham takes on a Brainiac. Plus, find out which is Britain's noisiest food.
6.9 /10
Jump Out of a Building

S3.E6 ∙ Jump Out of a Building

Wed, Oct 05, 2005
Is it possible to teach whilst being electrocuted?... the Brainiac team aim to find out. Find out what is Britain's stretchiest food and a common conundrum... how permanent is permanent pen marker? Richard Hammond is of course on hand, this time with a hi CO2 powered wheelchair which he takes on a spin around Brands Hatch racing circuit.
7.4 /10
Bangs and Crashes

S3.E7 ∙ Bangs and Crashes

Wed, Oct 12, 2005
Find out the most painful place on the human body to pull out a hair; which household object makes the best body armour?; and making a splash, what not to wear in the rain. Brainiac: Science Abuse also looks as why it's not a good idea to fill your kettle with combustible solvents and reveals the fastest way to go down a slide.
7.2 /10
Bunging into Microwaves

S3.E8 ∙ Bunging into Microwaves

Wed, Oct 26, 2005
In this the final episode of the series, Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle checks out the science of urine. Richard Hammond goes to the dogs; we find out if you can you play darts whilst being electrocuted; and yet more ways to win at the funfair. Finally, 'Caravan Golf' reaches a gripping climax.
6.5 /10
Christmas Cracker

S3.E9 ∙ Christmas Cracker

Mon, Dec 19, 2005
Slip sliding away - CO2 power hits the ice; what to do if Santa gets stuck up your chimney; knife, fork, spoon - which is Britain's best bit of cutlery? Which is Britain's most pain in the arse packaging? Jon Tickle gets in some seasonal slobbering; a gas oven, some explosives and a naked flame - you do the maths; Brainiacs feel the cold this Christmas; hitting the high notes - carol singing on helium; we give the top five tips for snowball fights, and what would happen if you pulled 500 crackers at once?
7.7 /10
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