Stewart Morris
Director
Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003)
Season 5
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.
Released Nov. 13, 2003
Episode 46 min
11+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary
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Production Companies: ITV Studios, Granada Productions, LWT
Network: Sky One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Picnic
Vic Reeves takes over as the new host of Brainiac for a fifth series. This week the brainiacs are testing out such things as: can you run through a wall of sellotape and what is the fastest means of transport for your luggage!
May 8, 2007, midnight
S5E2 - Artist
.Vic Reeves tests the fire resistance of a meringue, and assists Jon Tickle in an attempt to create a DIY earthquake using Dynamite. Plus, Rik Waller takes part in the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution.
May 15, 2007, midnight
S5E3 - Ramblers
Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson join forces to wreak havoc in the laboratory, and try to answer a selection of puzzling scientific questions. The trio are joined by GMTV weather presenter Clare Nasir, who takes part in the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.
May 22, 2007, midnight
S5E4 - Football
Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson continue their madcap antics and try to answer a selection of puzzling scientific questions. This week the Braniacs are joined by Tony Hadley on helium and The Salon's Ricardo Reido as he attempts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.
May 29, 2007, midnight
S5E5 - Camping
Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and Charlotte Hudson continue to wreak havoc in the laboratory, and try to answer a selection of puzzling scientific questions. The trio are joined by former England cricketer Mark Butcher, who attempts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.
June 5, 2007, midnight
S5E6 - Fishing
Lady Isabella Hervey accepts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge while she trains at the gym. The Braniacs fill a shed full of fireworks, and attempt to make a knickerbocker glory in a microwave. Vic Reeves and his team attempt to answer the questions that have baffled scientists for years.
June 12, 2007, midnight
S5E7 - Orienteering
Vic Reeves attempts to create music using rockets, and Jon Tickle carries out an experiment to see if the additive monosodium glutamate really does enhance the taste of foods. Eddie the Eagle joins the madcap team and accepts the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.
June 19, 2007, midnight
S5E8 - Bird Watching
Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle attempt to find the best rocket fuel using takeaway food such as pizza and kebabs, and Sky News presenter Kay Burley agrees to take the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution challenge.
June 26, 2007, midnight
S5E9 - Sun bather
Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle attempt to find out how destructive a water bomb can be, and a father tests his son's honesty by seeing how far he can throw him. Plus, DJ Brandon Block takes on the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge.
July 3, 2007, midnight
S5E10 - Farmer
Vic Reeves sets out to create a personal rocket pack aimed at improving commuting times, and 2008 Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup faces the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge. Meanwhile, Jon Tickle tries to find out whether it would be more painful being hit when it is cold than when it is warm.
July 10, 2007, midnight
S5E11 - Dog owner
Horse-racing pundit John McCririck undergoes the Celebrity Day Job Electrocution Challenge, while Vic Reeves and Jon Tickle test the flying abilities of household objects. Plus, a look at the crumbliest foods and an experiment to try out a variety of alternative fire extinguishers, including a steam roller and explosives.
July 17, 2007, midnight
S5E12 - Sports Day Special
To mark the last in the series of Brand New Brainiac: Science Abuse, Vic Reeves and the team celebrate the most competitive day in the school calendar - Sports Day.
Which national dress is the best outfit for swimming? Will it be the kilt and sporran of the Scots or the lederhosen of Germany? In Stuff Nasa Never Tried, Vic attempts to discover whether rockets can help you play football and Olympic silver medallist Iwan Thomas falls prey to Brainiac's top tips for cheating in a race.
July 24, 2007, midnight
Network: Sky One
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 46 min.
Released: Nov. 13, 2003
Last Air Date: March 16, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 11+
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