Initially presented by Jeremy Beadle – and later by Sarah Greene and Paul McDowell – this educational BBC series looked back at the history of inventions, from the humble zip and ballpoint pen to more complex items such as pinball machines and film cameras, and more esoteric inventions such as Worcestershire sauce, chewing gum and deckchairs.
Helping to bring the stories to life were a procession of ensemble players, including Madeline Smith, Bernard Holley, Sylvester McCoy, Mike Savage, Julia Binsted, Jacqueline Clarke, and Simon Gipps-Kent, who played historical characters in a series of sketches combining facts with a dash of comedy.
Wilf Lunn showcased his useless inventions (such as a mechanical jaw exerciser and an automatic toilet roll dispenser) and hosted the final series as the Doctor of Alternative Invention at the Eureka Museum of Invention.
Presenter
Jeremy Beadle
Sarah Greene
Paul McDowell
Wilf Lunn Players
Mike Savage
Madeline Smith
Bernard Holley
Julia Binstead
Sylvester McCoy
Jacqueline Clarke
Simon Gipps-Kent
Pascal King
Philip Fox
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Helping to bring the stories to life were a procession of ensemble players, including Madeline Smith, Bernard Holley, Sylvester McCoy, Mike Savage, Julia Binsted, Jacqueline Clarke, and Simon Gipps-Kent, who played historical characters in a series of sketches combining facts with a dash of comedy.
