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.

The actor 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.

David 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.

In the first episode, David takes a look at wheeled vehicles from the Penny Farthing bicycle to Stephenson's rocket - as well as being reunited with an original Reliant Regal Supervan, as used in Only Fools and Horses.