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Masters Of Reinvention

1 Series ∙ 6 Episodes ∙ Engineering

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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All episodes for series 1 of Masters Of Reinvention

S1 E1 · Camping Trailer and Two-Seater Toboggan

Dr Shini and her team of makers and gadgeteers are tasked with reinventing a camping trailer from 1950.

S1 E2 · 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.

S1 E3 · Air Raid Shelter and Pedal-Powered Washing Machine

The team reinvent a vintage DIY air raid shelter as a hi-tech garden shed.

S1 E4 · Aluminium Boat and Cycle Sidecar

While updating a vintage aluminium boat, the team disagree over what size and shape it needs to be.

S1 E5 · DIY Car and Burglar Alarm

The team reinvent a 1936 design for a three-wheeled car using recycled parts and a reclaimed recumbent trike.

S1 E6 · Double-Seater Canoe and Lie Detector

Father and son engineers Pete and Ellis work on a modern twist for a portable canoe.

Retro Electro Workshop

Secrets of the Transport Museum

Bangers and Cash

Guy Martin's Great British Power Trip

Guy Martin's Battle of Britain

Repair Lot

Guy Martin's Wall of Death: Live

Guy Martin: World's Fastest Tractor

The Boat That Guy Built

How To Build A Motor Car

Guy's Garage