Masters Of Reinvention

Masters Of Reinvention is a TV show on Yesterday. Dr Shini Somara challenges a dream design team to reinvent vintage designs from Practical Mechanics magazine. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
Last broadcast:21/04/2025 at 20:00
Last episode
1:00:00


Masters Of Reinvention
Father and son engineers Pete and Ellis work on a modern twist for a portable canoe. Ellis and Ruth modernise the Lie Detector that dates back to 1935.
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The team reinvent a 1936 design for a three-wheeled car using recycled parts and a reclaimed recumbent trike. Plus, Ruth and Carl rework a vintage burglar alarm.


While updating a vintage aluminium boat, the team disagree over what size and shape it needs to be. Plus, Ivan and Louiza reinvent a cycle sidecar.


The team reinvent a vintage DIY air raid shelter as a hi-tech garden shed. Plus, Jenny and Ellis work on a pedal-powered washing machine.


Dr Shini and her dream team design and build a scale replica of an iconic vintage aeroplane, as well as an armchair drafting table.


Dr Shini and her team of makers and gadgeteers are tasked with reinventing a camping trailer from 1950 and a two-seater toboggan from 1960.