David Jason's Great British Inventions
David Jason's Great British Inventions is a TV show on Yesterday. David Jason investigates various innovations and the people behind them. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
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1:00:00David Jason's Great British Inventions
The actor examines British innovations in the home from the lightbulb to the lawnmower, and discovers the role Queen Victoria played in creating the telephone.
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1:00:00David Jason operates one of the world's biggest hydraulic cranes, gets behind the wheel of a tank, and discovers the story behind the invention of the hovercraft.
1:00:00David Jason examines British innovations in the history of flight, from the first glider to the modern jet suit, and discovers how Britain contributed to the moon landing.
1:00:00David Jason examines British innovations in the history of engineering, beginning with a look at wheeled vehicles like the Penny Farthing and Stephenson's rocket.