{"id":36941,"date":"2023-09-18T12:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1891220"},"modified":"2023-09-18T14:57:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T12:57:20","slug":"the-gadget-show-cancelled-by-channel-5-after-19-years","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/the-gadget-show-cancelled-by-channel-5-after-19-years\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gadget Show cancelled by Channel 5 after 19 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> The show will return under a brand-new name. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Katelyn Mensah\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 18 September 2023 at 10:27 AM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Channel 5 has cancelled The Gadget Show after 19 years, with a new series set to replace it.<\/p>\n<p>The series, which first launched in 2004, saw hosts showcase the latest technological devices from all over the globe.<\/p>\n<p>It is now being replaced by a new show, titled Shop Smart, Save Money. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/people\/angellica-bell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angellica Bell<\/a> has joined the new show alongside previous Gadget Show hosts Ortis Deley, Georgie Barrat and Jon Bentley.<\/p>\n<p>In the revamped series, viewers will see Bell and Deley bring one family each week to a country retreat and advise them on the best products to buy to help them live better.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Georgie Barrat and Jon Bentley will be on hand to check out cost-effective ways of living more sustainably, and comparing premium products to budget versions to see if and how viewers can save money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Shop Smart, Save Money is set to begin on <strong>Friday 29th September at 7pm<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>Earlier this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tag\/channel-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Channel 5<\/a> faced backlash for renaming The Gadget Show to The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the latest series has provided popular, we acknowledge that there has been some negative feedback regarding the recent format change,\u201d a spokesperson said at the time (as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/22610977\/channel-5-confirms-return-the-gadget-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Sun<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand that change can sometimes be met with mixed reactions, and we appreciate the feedback we have received from our viewers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision to transition to The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money was made to appeal to the broadest possible audience while providing valuable insights and recommendations in the realm of technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world of gadgets is constantly evolving, and we want to ensure that our content remains relevant and valuable to a broad range of viewers. Our goal is to strike a balance that appeals to a diverse audience while staying true to our commitment of providing valuable and engaging content in the world of technology.\u201d<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6337077121112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Shop Smart, Save Money will air on Friday 29th September at 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out more of our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/a><strong> coverage or visit our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\"><strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\"><strong>Streaming Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310, PLUS a \u00a310 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home \u2013 <a id=\"LPNoLPOWALinkPreview\" title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/?utm_term=evergreen-article\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\">subscribe now<\/a>. 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