Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention

In the series, "Wallace will take a light hearted and humorous look at the real-life inventors, contraptions, gadgets and inventions, with the silent help of Gromit. The series aims to inspire a whole new generation of innovative minds by showing them real, but mind-boggling, machines and inventions from around the world that have influenced his illustrious inventing career" (the BBC press statement). Peter Sallis reprised his role as the voice of Wallace. The filmed inserts are mostly narrated by Ashley Jensen, with one in each episode presented in-vision by Jem Stansfield. John Sparkes also voices a portion in the unseen character of archivist Goronwy.

Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010) is a British stop motion documentary series created by Aardman and broadcast on BBC One. Peter Sallis returns as the voice of the claymation inventor Wallace, with Gromit silently assisting, while Ashley Jensen narrates the filmed inserts and Jem Stansfield appears in-vision as a science correspondent in each episode. Across six half-hour episodes, the series moves through real machines and inventions from around the world, showing how they shaped the inventing career Wallace has built on screen. Each segment pairs factual footage with comic claymation set pieces, so the engine is curiosity: what a device does, why it mattered, and how it links to the gadgets Wallace would love to build. The tone is warm, cheerful and gently funny, with a sense of wonder about mechanical ingenuity. Fans of Connections, the Wrong Trousers and Horizon will find resonance in its blend of clever engineering, British wit and affectionate stop motion craft. It is a one-season miniseries aimed at families and young inquisitive minds, a bright introduction to real science told through familiar characters.

• Connectionsshared factual science documentary format with light comedic presentation and stop motion craft
• Creature Comfortsshared stop motion claymation craft and whimsical tone
• Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousersshared gentle comedic tone centered on inventive engineering
• Horizonshared educational documentary format about inventions and discovery

Release Date

2010-11-03

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (29)

What is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention about?

Wallace and Gromit explore real-world inventions and contraptions with light-hearted humor and stop motion charm.

What is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention.

Which shows are like Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention?

Shows with a similar feel include Connections, Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, and Horizon.

How long is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention?

Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention: 1 season, 6 episodes.

Is Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention still running?

No, Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention has ended.