Gadget Man

7.0IMDb Score
Released:2012-11-19
Genre:Documentary
Duration: min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:
Actors:Richard Ayoade
Production:Sprout Pictures, North One Television

Overview:

Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.

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