Masters Of Reinvention

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2025

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.

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6 Episodes • Premiered 2025

1. Camping Trailer and Two-Seater Toboggan

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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.

2. Luton Minor Model Plane and Armchair Drafting Table

Dr Shini and her dream team design and build a scale replica of an iconic vintage aeroplane, as well as an armchair drafting table.

3. Air Raid Shelter and Pedal-Powered Washing Machine

The 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.

4. Aluminium Boat and Cycle Sidecar

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.

5. DIY Car and Burglar Alarm

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.

6. Double-Seater Canoe and Lie Detector

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.

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