2003

S5.E1 ∙ Picnic

Mon, May 07, 2007

Can you run through a wall of sellotape? What is the fastest means of transport for your luggage?

7.4 /10

S5.E2 ∙ Artist

Mon, May 14, 2007

Vic Reeves tests the fire resistance of a meringue, and assists Jon Tickle in an attempt to create a DIY earthquake using Dynamite. Plus, Rik Waller takes part in the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution.

7.1 /10

Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson join forces to wreak havoc in the laboratory, and try to answer a selection of puzzling scientific questions. The trio are joined by GMTV weather presenter Clare Nasir, who takes part in the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.

7.1 /10

S5.E4 ∙ Football

Mon, May 28, 2007

Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson continue their madcap antics and try to answer a series of puzzling scientific questions. The Braniacs are joined by Tony Hadley on helium and The Salon's Ricardo Reido as he attempts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.

7.1 /10

S5.E5 ∙ Camping

Mon, Jun 04, 2007

Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson are joined by former England cricketer Mark Butcher, who attempts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.

7.5 /10

S5.E6 ∙ Fishing

Mon, Jun 11, 2007

Lady Isabella Hervey accepts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge while she trains at the gym, the Braniacs fill a shed full of fireworks and then attempt to make a knickerbocker glory in a microwave.

7.1 /10

S5.E7 ∙ Orienteering

Mon, Jun 18, 2007

Vic Reeves attempts to create music using rockets; Jon Tickle carries out an experiment to see if the additive monosodium glutamate really does enhance the taste of foods; Eddie the Eagle joins the madcap team and accepts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.

7.1 /10

S5.E8 ∙ Bird Watching

Mon, Jun 25, 2007

Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle attempt to find the best rocket fuel using takeaway food such as pizza and kebabs; Sky News presenter Kay Burley agrees to take the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.

7.1 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Sun Bather

Mon, Jul 02, 2007

Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle attempt to find out how destructive a water bomb can be; a father tests his son's honesty by seeing how far he can throw him; DJ Brandon Block takes on the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge.

7.1 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Farmer

Mon, Jul 09, 2007

Vic Reeves sets out to create a personal rocket pack aimed at improving commuting times; 2008 Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup faces the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge; Jon Tickle tries to find out whether it would be more painful being hit when it is cold than when it is warm.

7 /10

S5.E11 ∙ Dog Owner

Mon, Jul 16, 2007

Horse-racing pundit John McCririck undergoes the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge; Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle test the flying abilities of household objects; a look at the crumbliest foods; an experiment to try out a variety of alternative fire extinguishers including a steam roller; and explosives.

7 /10