The Man Who Makes Things From Scratch

The Man Who Makes Things From Scratch

PG2014

Documentary

In this series, Tom is facing a new challenge, can he make 4 everyday items using only raw materials from the UK and his own handy work?

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Production

Dragonfly Film and Television Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 12, 2014

Last Aired

April 2, 2014

Networks

BBC Four, Discovery

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Trainers

Air date: 2014-03-12

Tom Thwaites builds a pair of trainers from scratch.

E2

Lightbulb

Air date: 2014-03-19

Tom is going to make a lightbulb from scratch to illuminate the extraordinary technology that surrounds us.

E3

Mower

Air date: 2014-03-26

Tom Thwaites is attempting to make a hover mower from scratch. It's the biggest challenge he's ever faced.

E4

Toaster

Air date: 2014-04-02

Tom is going to build a toaster from scratch and this is one product that is closer to his heart than any other.

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