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Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future

Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future

2020•45m•6.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.0/10(1)

Kevin McCloud is passionately optimistic about technology and the future, but Jon Richardson, Phil Wang and Alice Levine aren't so sure. Can Kevin persuade his trio of sceptics to see the light?

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Production

Boundless

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 12, 2020

Last Aired

February 26, 2020

Networks

Channel 4

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Food, Waste & Robots
E1
Food, Waste & Robots
Air date: 2020-02-12
Kevin dispatches Jon to the US to explore the latest advances in food. Phil is off to China for a stomach-churning solution to waste. And Alice heads for Japan and an encounter with robots.
Eco Town, Future Farming, Robot Cemetery
E2
Eco Town, Future Farming, Robot Cemetery
Air date: 2020-02-19
Jon visits America's most eco-friendly town. Phil heads for a futuristic farm in China. And in Japan, Alice finds out where robots go to die.
Longlife, Work & Clever Robots
E3
Longlife, Work & Clever Robots
Air date: 2020-02-26
Jon Richardson checks out advances in prolonging life. Phil Wang finds new ways to make a living. Alice Levine reckons robots are getting as smart as humans.

Cast

Alice Levine

Alice Levine

Herself

Phil Wang

Phil Wang

Himself

Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson

Himself

Kevin McCloud

Kevin McCloud

Himself - Presenter

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